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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1942
Page
11
Radios for the Army continue to arrive as Amarillo field day rooms are furnished for service men's recreation. Fred Seale, chairman of the radio collection campaign, reported two more Amarilloans offered their radios this morning. Mrs. Co J Wiard of 407 Louisiana Street is listed among contributors.
A light truck traveling with a group on a one-lane bridge met a heavy vehicle. After signaling the right of way, the two vehicles collided. Japanese soldiers in an armored car emerged and opened fire, forcing a dangerous confrontation.
In San Diego on November 20 a motorist boasts about 128 free gasoline stamps from a new book. Registrar Harien Wilson notes the stamps permit purchase but offers no explanation. He predicts a filling station will face an unexpected bonus customer. A historical aside recalls wedding rings once worn on the right hand.
From Casablanca French Morocco November 15. After the Fedhala landing attempt four American assault boats were fired on by a French destroyer. Seaman Edward W. Wellman and 71 survivors were captured after two boats were sunk with 19 casualties reported.
Mrs Glen Casey and another donor head a North Amarillo Kiwanis Club drive to place radios in over 20 day rooms. The club will repair discarded radios donated to the school to support student needs.
Nazi Africa Corps commander General Ritter von Thoma, allied to Rommel, was captured in North Africa on Nov 4 and brought to London by special train and air transport as a prisoner of war.
Major John R. Davis arrived in Amarillo from Owensboro Kentucky to take permanent command of the Salvation Army here succeeding Major William T. Johnson who went to Fort Worth Captain Ellen Linn had served as temporary director and returned to Dallas for parole work Davis 18 years in Salvation Army work a North Carolina native a graduate of the New York training college He is married with a four year old son John Terry and Mrs Davis sister Miss Betty Jane Lee They will help with youth work A welcome service is planned for 8 o clock Sunday night at the Salvation Army citadel.
Governor Coke Stevenson pledged Texas would officially test John B. McGay of Tulsa's tubeless automobile tire concept. The test would involve state department vehicles after a Capitol demonstration showed removing a tube and air flowing directly into the tire casing. Present were Lt. Gov. elect John Lee Smith and UT transportation professor Dr. John H. Frederick.
President Roosevelt announced an upcoming manpower plan that will implement draft deferments for workers in munitions plants. The program aims to ensure essential wartime production by preserving skilled labor in critical industries.
Readers seek homes for two small Spitz puppies and several large ones at 201 South Arthur St. A reader from 1400 Jackson St. seeks work by half day or hour. Missing items include a brindle part bulldog named Chigger, last seen near 506 Maryland St. Rewards offered.
Bond and stamp sales lag during the week with only 16 224 in two days and a November total of 227 469 toward a county quota of 491 100 as the war effort continues.
Nine Army airmen survivors of a bomber crash are in Taos hospital after being rescued from Costilla Peak in the Sangre de Cristo mountains near the Colorado line. One officer was killed in the crash.
Attorney General Biddle told Congress that since August 22 six federal employees were discharged and one disciplined for membership in subversive organizations.
Six men aboard a light Army bomber died when the aircraft crashed during an attempted takeoff at Morriston Field in West Palm Beach Florida. The crash and ensuing fire were reported by the Army.
Los Angeles reports rising motoring on bare rims tearing up streets. The Board of Public Works asks the city council to pass an ordinance forbidding driving cars without tires. The Christian Science Lesson-Sermon for November 22 highlights Soul and Body and key biblical passages.
An unusual 25 cent Penetro advertisement touts cold relief with quirky wording about a “mutton suit base” and a double supply of 566, reflecting odd wartime or vintage marketing language.
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