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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1942
Page
7
Ann Foster, a Marks store salesgirl on a Christmas Eve, worries about losing her job as cuts loom after the holidays. Her sister Julia pressures her to marry Vince Ogden, a wealthy suitor, while Ann weighs practicality against following her heart amid workplace tension and family concerns.
Chinese officials claim Japanese columns were repulsed near Kinwha after heavy fighting in Chekiang province. Meanwhile Soviet reports from Kharkov describe fierce tank battles with heavy losses as Timoshenko’s forces counterattack. US and Australian air forces attack Rabaul and Lae with bomb runs and fighter clashes. A 72 year old retiree jailed for imitating a locomotive whistle after aJoy juice incident.
War news from the home front highlights a fatal I-40 area crash near Claude. C J Russell of Amarillo died in a bus collision. Imogene Holbert and a Dallas man perished in the fire. Rescue hero James Johnson of Groom saved Mrs Holtzclaw from the burning bus. Also reported is the drowning of Ray Villareal near White Deer.
Bess Thompson a Goodnight telephone operator wins the $5 first prize in the week’s news tip contest for calling in a bus car collision that killed three and left two injured. Second prize to Mrs G W Tower for lightning that struck in South Amarillo killing a tree and jolting an Amarillo woman from bed. Third prize to Mrs A C Tosh for tipping about a Denver train derailment near Des Moines New Mexico.
Dr John R. Brinkley famed goat gland pioneer and political aspirant dies at 57 after a heart attack. His career spanned medicine and radio driven ventures from Milford Kansas to Del Rio Texas. Services set for Del Rio First Methodist Church with burial there.
The Senate military affairs committee approved a bill to create monthly allowances for armed service members dependents. The proposal plans $50 per month for the wife of an enlisted man and aims to support families during service.
A powerful American air armada readies to strike Axis targets in Western Europe in co operation with the RAF. Key U S and British leaders including Arnold Towers Eisenhower Clark and Churchill hold rapid conferences to map early offensive actions and possible invasion plans. Russia may offer Siberian bases if a second front opens.
The forecast shows continued warmth for Amarillo and west Texas this afternoon with mild tonight. New Mexico also stays warm with increasing winds. Temperature extremes over 24 hours end 6:30 A M include a 61 degree minimum and 91 degree maximum, with noon reading at 84.
The navy said the World War destroyer Blakeley was struck by an enemy torpedo in the Caribbean Sea and reached port with ten crew missing and six injured. It marked the 13th vessel reported sunk or damaged and the first combatant ship attacked in the region.
Amarillo police arrested William D. Brooks on Mann Act charges and transferred him to the county jail at FBI request. Brooks is also said to be wanted in Denver as a bond jumper.
Secretary Hull handed to Soviet Ambassador Litvinoff a new lend-lease proposal in Washington on May 26, signaling additional U.S. aid to the Soviet Union.
La Tribuna reports a U S merchant ship was torpedoed in the Caribbean about 80 miles from the Costa Rica coast. The crew were rescued by an American destroyer, per the newspaper.
The navy announced a Latvian merchant vessel was torpedoed in the Caribbean. Survivors have been landed at an East Coast U.S. port.
Bi partisan opposition forms in Congress against drafting 18 and 19 year olds. Senator Hill demands strong reasons to pull students from school or workers, while Senator McNary foresees Senate controversy. Senate committee moves on family allowances for enlisted personnel and dependents classifications.
War Production Chief Donald M. Nelson announced that the Office of Defense Transportation will present nationwide gasoline rationing plans at a War Production Board meeting this afternoon in Washington.
Amprillo will finish exams for all fourth grade and higher students tomorrow morning. Primary grade pupils will stay in school after noon. Report cards will be issued Friday afternoon at 1 o clock at all schools.
El Paso reports city Alderman Brooks Travis enlisted as a private. He appeared at the next council session in uniform and said he would miss Friday’s meeting as he was assigned to kitchen police duties for the day.
Tass dispatch reports Hitler summoned a conference of top generals to signal he will retain the post as commander in chief and will not tolerate opposition. Brauchitsch and Von Bock reportedly absent. Bock allegedly criticized Hitler's powers.
An American soldier accused of murdering three Melbourne women will be tried in Victoria’s courts under ordinary law, not by court martial. Victims include Gladys Hosking, Ivy McLeod, and Pauline Thompson, all found strangled or beaten with clothing torn.
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