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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1942
Page
7
Soviet forces in Crimea report German armor massing for a first blow but say their tanks, air forces, and infantry have improved. The piece notes British bombing of German plants, American tanks entering combat, and growing Soviet confidence in offense and defense.
Advertises FASTEETH denture powder to hold false teeth firmly and comfortably. Claims alkaline non-p cid formula resists slipping during eating talking and cleaning. Says no cuming pasty taste sour odor and denture breath reduction with recommended purchase at drug stores.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a diuretic aid for backache and kidney slowdown. It claims relief from night urination, fatigue, and general malaise, urging readers to buy the real article used for over 200 years with the original packaging.
Principal R D Norman reports 396 students quit Amarillo High in the first eight months, the highest in 10 years. Primary reasons include 136 leaving the city, 54 going to work, 32 enlisting, 23 to marry, and 18 due to illness. Total enrollment fell from 1809 to 1413, with projected enrollment about 1715 next year.
The narrator notes a shift in sentiment among German captives. Last winter a peaceful public opposed Hitler, but now contend with skilled soldiers. Among recent POWs, he observes first signs of genuine opposition to Hitler within the ranks.
Readers post job offers and requests for work from Mrs. Robinson to a carpenter painter and janitor seekers. A Navy writer seeks correspondence and a man offers free old shingles for haul away near Forest Hill. Local notices include found hats and a Western Union cap with return details.
The Amarillo Lions Club charity carnival opens at 7 each night in the Municipal Auditorium foyer with three big nights ahead. There is no general admission. the midway and games charge individual fees. Roy C. Super chairs the event to benefit the Crippled Children's Clinic, with space set for large crowds and public access to all midway features.
Preliminary crop reports show favorable conditions for a strong 1942 harvest in the United States with weather and soil aligning for high yields. Government data notes winter wheat at 646,875,000 bushels and rye at 53,279,000 bushels, while European crops lag due to cold and drought. American butter and milk output rise modestly, and meat production in 1941 reached a record 36.333 billion pounds.
The UT Medical School alumni adopted a resolution endorsing the faculty and condemning Dean John W. Spies’ interference. They urged AMA and AACMC to supply a new administrator for the medical school. The livestock industry faces an estimated annual loss of 40 million dollars from tuberculosis.
Production of hogs and sheep set a new high, while cattle output neared a record as farmers reported stronger gains over the previous year.
When eyes are tired inflamed burning or itching bathe them with Lavoptik a boric acid based eyewash with other ingredients. Claims granulated eyelids feel soothed and offers refund if not helped. Advertised as 25 years of success with thousands praising it and available at all drug stores.
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