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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1941
Page
9
A gunman entered Mrs. Mabel Adams's Alameda grocery, stole 147 dollars from the till, then calmly dumped ink over the owner before leaving. Also in Washington, a plan to collect income tax in advance from wages is under study with deductions from paychecks proposed if approved.
In Oklahoma City on November 4 a wolf was photographed near Governor Leon Phillips residence, with keeper Leo Blondon setting a trap after reports of repeated raids on the mansion garbage. A raccoon was also found in the trash by housekeeper Mrs. Alice Wright.
Washington November 4 Senator Bilbo Democrat Mississippi abandons administration foreign policy in Senate debate over neutrality act amendments. He supports arming merchant ships but opposes lifting the combat zone ban, warning that such repeal would push the nation toward an unprepared long war. Senator Lucas argues for quick approval of both amendments citing Nazi attacks.
Considerable high cloudiness to night and Wednesday with increasing southerly winds. High today about 65, low tonight about 42. West Texas mostly fair tonight and Wednesday, Panhandle warmer. New Mexico fair tonight and Wednesday, warmer east of central ranges. Temperature extremes 24 hours ending 6:30 A M: minimum 39, maximum 57. Noon temperature 57.
The navy announced the U S navy tanker Salinas was torpedoed without warning in North Atlantic waters near Iceland while 97 men were presumed lost on the destroyer Reuben James. Salinas reached port after damage. five ships' crew details and area torpedoing timeline are outlined along with bomber casualties.
British Ambassador to the U S pelted with eggs anchors this stage note. Amarillo College presents Stage Door tonight and tomorrow directed by Donald Clark with Sue Murphy Sharleen Barker Bob Rowntree Bill DeSautelle and Johnnie Rene Lyons in key roles. The Broadway hit follows Footlights Club girls in New York with laughs and drama. Admission 30 cents students 30 cents adults 40 cents reflecting a defense tax on amusements.
Mrs. T F Gilbert of 1800 Madison Street wins the weekly news tip contest with her tip about her missing dog returning after eight months and a $5 prize. Second prize goes to Bobby Taylor of 900 Bonham Street for reporting a fire incident and receives $3. Third prize to Blanche Baker of 417 North West Third Avenue for tips about chickens killed by dogs.
In Detroit on November 4, women demonstrators pelted eggs and tomatoes at Lord Halifax as he entered the Chancery Building for a meeting with Archbishop Mooney. Police dispersed the crowd after several eggs hit the ambassador during his two day tour of defense industries.
All New York securities and commodities markets as well as the New Orleans and Chicago cotton markets are closed today due to elections in New York. The New Orleans and Chicago markets closed out of sympathy. Open today are the Chicago grain market and all egg lard cocoa markets plus Kansas City Minneapolis and Winnipeg markets.
A Globe News Want Ad advertises a perfect condition REMINGTON AUTOMATIC 16 gauge shotgun selling for 22.50. The notice includes a phone number 2-2312 and a dialing offer to raise extra cash the easy Want Ad Way, with contact at John Maynard Lumber Co.
In a seaside town cafe, William Wilson, a WWI Navy veteran, chats with Gerald L Totten, a fireman first class recently of the U S S Little. Totten and his bride, a Texan nurse, are honeymooning after a quick Charleston marriage. They discuss destroyers, cruisers, and Far East ports, noting Navy life, discipline, and travel.
About 200000 soldiers trained with skis and ski equipped aircraft have arrived at Moscow and another 200000 are said to be on the way to bolster Russian forces as the Crimean theater grows critical. German and Romanian units push in the Crimea while battles rage around Sevastopol and Kerch.
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