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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

4

Amarillo Daily News Masthead and Policy Note

The Amarillo Daily News, established November 1908, is published every morning except Sundays by The Globe News Publishing Company at 600 Fillmore Street. Gene Howe serves as president and publisher, with John McCarty as editor and associate publisher. The paper is entered as second class mail and upholds an Independent Democratic stance, reporting news impartially and supporting what it believes to be right regardless of party politics.

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Joints and jokes light up regional papers collection

A collage of observed squibs from multiple papers mocks wartime talks taxes porches and politics. Humor pieces label varied topics from prophets to poets and survey daily life in 1940s small towns with sly jests about politicians, editors, and social trends.

National Whirligig exposes Fifth Column fears and warnings

The article cites a Justice and intelligence briefing on alleged Fifth Column activity in the United States. It discusses German influence, government inquiries into South American resource ownership, veterans' disability payments misused by Axis supporters, potential shifting of naval power, and wartime public anxiety with political asides about politicians and radio ads.

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America and Monroe Doctrine Echoes in Hitler Remarks

A historical overview traces how the Monroe Doctrine, proclaimed in 1823, shaped U S responses to European powers and German aims from Napoleon III to the Kaiser In WW I era Germany opposed the doctrine while the United States pursued arbitration and territorial moves including buying the Danish West Indies by 1916.

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August Brides Rival June In City Marriage Licenses

A Jewelers' Circular Keystone survey shows 40 261 marriage licenses issued in the 50 largest cities in June and 34 570 in August. The chart presents the data and compares the two months.

Jewelers Keystone

Night Flight to Danger in Gusty and Francie Cabin

Francie and Gusty survive a late night intruder in the cabin after a hitchhiking trip sparks danger. A prowler wounds Gusty while Francie defends him with a lamp. John Weston and a patrolman help, Gusty recovers, and Francie wrestles with guilt and temptation over Gusty’s wallet and the Pegasus ticket.

Francie John Weston Gusty Aunt Hal Beak Hal France Pops Mr. Weston

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