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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
11
Officials and representatives of an aircraft company in Burbank California are pursuing investors to finance a new Amarrillo plant to produce compact training aircraft akin to the Piper Cub Coupe.
Washington reports that U P director J Edgar Hoover says the United States is safer from spies and saboteurs during World War II than in the previous conflict. He credits nationwide law enforcement coordination and a preventive counter espionage program with reducing sabotage and maintaining internal security.
Oakland dispatch recounts a traffic mishap as a metaphor for vigilance and national security. The piece emphasizes FBI role as central clearinghouse for defense intelligence, urging citizens to report concerns to Washington and local agencies, and notes open 24 hour offices across the United States.
The Burma Road reopened at midnight to deliver 100,000 tons of supplies into China, with 2,000 American trucks at Lashio ready to move. Japanese bombing campaigns in Indochina and at Chungking followed, while Tokyo warned Britain over Hong Kong. Spanish crisis hints swirl as Italy's declarations resonate in Europe.
In Moscow the Red Star said Germany’s air offensive against Britain failed and Britain could strike back. In Ankara Turks believed Soviet aid could shield the Dardanelles, with hints of closer Turkey Russia ties and doubts about a German move into Egypt via Southeast Europe.
Texas Defense Guard members must supply their own rifles for training. Amarillo to form units as plans for home guard expansion unfold, with governor approval needed for organization and personnel. Around 60 tentative units already prepared, including the Houston Light Guards and Fort Worth groups. Registration cards go to Governor O Daniel for draft board routing.
Weather Bureau forecast notes fair conditions tonight and Friday with little temperature change. West Texas and New Mexico expect fair weather with increasing high cloudiness in the far south. Temperatures ranged from a high of 80 to a low of 42 in the past 24 hours. Steel windows sold at Newby’s.
Scud Redus president of the Senior Class and Alice O Bry an high school queen will be honored Saturday night at Amarillo High School for the annual Presentation Dance. The event runs 8 30 to 11 30 in the girls gym with other newly elected officers and Student Congress representatives. Admission is 50 cents for stags and 40 cents for couples.
Berlin reports heavy RAF raids on Britain with German pilots claiming fires from high explosive bombs northwest of Waterloo Bridge. The area includes the Strand, Soho, Covent Garden markets, the British Museum, and University of London, with new fires reported near the royal Albert docks.
North Amarillo Kiwanis Club members plan to sell 2000 tickets for a Will Rogers Memorial show at Municipal Auditorium next Monday night. Tickets cost 25 cents with proceeds funding an Empty Saddles Memorial in North Amarillo Park.
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