25 May 1943
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1943
Page
1
Reporters at Hot Springs Va observe delegates slipping quotes via newsmen as restrictions ease. Foreign and American reps mingle at the casino and lawn lunches while press relations staff relay statements for quick stories.
The Amarillo region sees little temperature change tonight and early Wednesday with moderate to fresh winds. West Texas warms tonight except Rio Grande Valley, New Mexico warms today with not so cool tonight and early Wednesday. Temperatures 24 hours ending 6:30 AM show high 70, low 50, noon around 72 with scattered late afternoon thundershowers in mountains. For shingles and lumber see John Maynard Lumber Co.
Three major rubber companies report all production halted as CIO United Rubber Workers idle 49000 workers in protest of a War Labor Board wage decision. Goodyear, Goodrich, and Firestone faced picket lines at plants while Army officials demand resumption. WLB had proposed a smaller raise, prompting spontaneous stoppages and heightened tensions with the War Department. Phil Kennamer enters army service after parole in Tulsa society gang case.
Mrs. R C Harris of 604 Birmingham wins $5 for a tip about two brothers with injuries in hospital. Ed Webb takes $3 for a dog adopting cotontails. Several others send tips. third prize goes to E McLeroy for a story about bum s Russell Stationery Company.
Reports say thousands are fleeing toward Sweden and Sardinia after intense Allied air attacks. Mussolini reorganizes Rome, Umberto warns Italians to bolster arms and spirit. U.S. and British air forces claim heavy enemy losses, while raids target Sardinia and northern France as Mediterranean shipping is pressured to the Middle East and beyond.
Chinese forces brace for a decisive battle to defend Enshih and the Chungking area as Japanese spearheads push from Yuyangkwan toward Wufeng 55 miles southwest of Ichang. More than 100000 Japanese troops participate in a 30 mile wide advance aided by tanks and artillery amid Chinese resistance with heavy casualties reported.
Amarillo Civic Music departs growing pains as it “comes of age” during a wartime membership campaign at the Country Club. D L Cornetet notes higher postwar-style interest. army officers may buy memberships now and redeem later if relocated. Student and adult dues are stated. ballots guide concert selections.
A young sailor interrupted a House debate on the anti poll tax bill by climbing to a gallery ledge and asking why a man should pay to vote. Captured by gallery and Capitol police, he identified as E. O. Jones from the cap, no further ID.
Amarillo city manager A P Hancock reports about one third of the 34000 foot concrete 30 inch water main laid with another 2000 feet completed. The line from the power plant to three Bush estate wells south of McDonald water site will boost delivery capacity. All three wells are finished and producing well.
The forecast promises clear skies after three weeks of unsettled weather. Warmer today with similar conditions tonight and moderate wind. Overnight low around 54, yesterday’s high near 70. No notable changes expected.
Reports from Norwegian sources say Germany is rapidly strengthening coastal defenses in Norway to thwart an Allied invasion. About two hundred thousand German troops plus Marine units guard potential gateway, with anti-tank ditch, torpedo nets at Moesvatn and Skarsfoss, mines near factories, and fog machines around strategic centers.
In Pittsburgh on May 25 Fred B Alberts caught a cash register to aid Steve Sumegi as Sumegi leaped from a second story blaze. The men escaped with minor injuries a leg gash to Alberts from the register.
Aneta dispatch reports a news ordinance prohibits Jews from living in Amsterdam completing a citywide ban across occupied Holland. The Dutch News Agency notes ongoing wholesale arrests of Jews have been in progress for some time.
The WPB issued a decree to freeze fashion by limiting fabric in women's clothing to curb non essential purchases while allowing creative design. Production is banned for double breasted suits and jackets culottes skating skirts reversible skirts with lining dresses with vent or Norfolk backs and epaulets.
U S forces press the Attu campaign despite sleet snow and rain as naval communiqués report continued advances. Japanese main camp area at Kiska attacked again and a Sunday Attu raid adds seven probables to five shot down. In the Pacific, a lone Japanese plane fails at Espiritu Santo and three bombers strike Guadalcanal with no damage.
Detroit May 25 Edsel Ford 49 year old president of Ford Motor Company remains in critical condition at his Lake St. Clair home. He has led the company for 24 years and is reported to be suffering from undulant fever, a remittent illness often linked to dairy sources.
Officials at the Army Air Forces Navigation School in San Marcos Texas will select a pin up boy to boost morale. Cadets and enlisted men are eligible with voting ending June 12.
Washington May 25 reports from Navy Secretary Knox say anti submarine warfare has been very encouraging this month. He refused to provide figures and warned against drawing future conclusions, noting shipping loss rates vary by period.
Silvester Gruszka of the Polish government in exile told a press conference that many underground armies in Europe are fully equipped and trained and waiting for the call to rise against their oppressors. The navy reported a United Nations merchant vessel torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the North Atlantic in early April with survivors reaching Boston and other ports.
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