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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1941
Page
13
The speaker stated a fleet of 691 warships and 323 auxiliaries under contract with a potential 209 more, noting neutrality act supporters expected it to trigger in a war between two or three powers. He argued neutrality vanished after the Norwegian invasion, leaving nations to focus on security. He recalled Holland and France tulip mania as context.
Louis F. Keemle reports on shortages of material and equipment for the Reds. The piece outlines supply gaps affecting operations, citing sources within the organization and potential impacts on schedules and production.
Sam Jacobson, manager of the Liberty theater, becomes the new Khiva Temple noble after crossing to El Paso for the initiation. Amarilloans Elmer Lewis Hugo Loewenstern and Fred Galle attend Khiva events in El Paso, with honorary and thirty-third degree Mason recognitions. Khiva Shrine activities include a White House county club gathering and a Halloween party at the Herring Hotel.
Austin P. Hancock city manager mused about writing a book perhaps titled Odd Requests a City Manager Receives. He recounted a call asking for a baby owl and suggested the county runs a zoo while noting the number 8711 as the county commissioners court line.
John Hancock was struck by an automobile while crossing a street in Wichita. The sequence involved four cars as he was tossed between vehicles. He sustained minor lacerations and bruises.
The article notes counterattacks amid overwhelming numbers and weapons. It warns of an increasingly alarming situation as plant machinery is moved to safety and factories will be rebuilt to supply equipment for the war effort. It cites the era’s press on reorganization and U S population data from 1860 census.
R A Springer former educational director of the First Baptist Church and treasurer of the Baptist General Convention will address the men of the San Jacinto Baptist Church at 7 30 this evening. He is noted for his work building church finances and has statewide reputation in Texas Baptists.
Dr J J Moore died this morning at his son Norman A Moore's home in Kansas City after two years of ill health. His wife Mrs Moore plans to drive from Amarillo to Concordia Kansas for the funeral Wednesday afternoon. Dr Ralph J Moore was at his father's bedside.
An editor invites readers to submit ideas by mail for a dollar every day for nine months. Send ideas of 150 words or less, sign the note, and address to YOUR IDEAS EDITOR at Globe News. No endorsers or co-signers required and no repayment.
Cyrus McCormick of the Office of Price Administration urged Kansas City business leaders to curb inflation by abandoning rapid turnover and high used car premiums. He said dealers face tighter inventories under priority rules and should spread sales through the year to avoid government intervention.
The CIO Aluminum Workers of America plan a meeting to press for ending a 20 cent per hour wage differential between southern 55 cent and northern 75 cent rates at the Carolina plant, with 1,100 workers at Badin. Other plant workers, including 7,500 at Aluminum Company of America, also voted to strike. officials said a walkout is not imminent. A defense mediation board expects a report by Nov 15.
An explosion at the Daniel Boones mine of the Sterling Coal Company trapped an estimated 75 miners. Officials said 50 were located safe at a bottom air shaft while 25 remained unaccounted for. Rescue teams moved to reach the trapped men near Dawson Springs eight miles east.
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox urged repeal of the neutrality act during Navy Day ceremonies in Detroit. He argued the U S must act in accord with wartime policy and warned that keeping the law could jeopardize those fighting Hitler and overall security. Admirals Blandy and other officers attended the events.
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