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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1941
Page
2
Secretary of State Cordell Hull issued an emphatic denial of reports that the United States aided recent changes in Panama. He called the allegations untrue and warned they undermine U S reputation. Hull asserted no direct or indirect U S government involvement in Panama's government changes.
Maj Gen George H Brett chief of the U S Air Corps said in London that American aircraft are being supplied to the Middle East front as fast as possible. He had just returned from an observation tour of the area.
Prime Minister Churchill announced an early full dress debate on the war in the House of Commons but said the government would speak only if there are unexpected developments. He outlined upcoming discussions on health, railways, and the conduct and progress of the war.
Well informed House sources report Republicans moving toward support for arming U S merchant ships. The plan to repeal the neutrality act ban on gun crews may see more aye votes than any recent foreign policy measure, despite committee opposition and claims of a war by subterfuge.
In Philadelphia 350 ex-college stars from 59 institutions began ROTC training at the quartermaster school under Col. H. L. Whitaker. Notable participants include Pennsylvan ia University swimmer George Embick, VPI athlete Clyde Mast, Texas A M boxer A H Hammer, MIT crewman Lyle Richardson, and North Carolina State players George Glass Jr. and John Boger, among others. Cornell supplies its 1941 chess champion Robert Clark.
Britain fashion chiefs held secret talks on a coupon suit to save fabric. Proposals included removing trouser turnups pocket flaps and jacket lapels. A battledress style for civilians was debated but not favored. Double breasted jackets may rise in popularity as rationing continues.
Building permits issued this morning in Amarillo covered two residences and a foundation for a moved house. The Oliver-Eakie Development Co. will build a $5,000 residence at 2908 Tyler Street, permit issued to Lang Wagner. Valente E. Borin received a permit for a native stone and brick residence at 1400 Arthur Street costing $2,000. A foundation and repair permit for a moved house at 411 North East Fourth Avenue went to Jay Laverty.
In Wilmington Delaware more than a ton of ragweed was hauled by 350 boys to a double header baseball game. Each boy carried a bushel of ragweed in wheelbarrows sacks and boxes as part of the Garden Club’s plan to eradicate hay fever week in Delaware.
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