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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1940
Page
8
A cluster of fragments from a Globe News page recalls a car near miss on Seventh Avenue and a station dash. It then cites quotes from Roosevelt Hull Wheeler McNutt Gannett and Martin on democracy, unemployment, and government efficiency.
Washington columnist Jack Stinnett tests the army’s new two day field rations and recounts their calories cans and crackers. He notes their use in spring maneuvers in Dixie and reflects as a pacifist about food costs and army efficiency.
Buff Carroll arrives at the ranch seeking meals and rest while her parents plan a mountain trip. She confronts Atkins the caretaker, mistakes the isolated setting for turmoil, and voices tension over her independence as a family conflict unfolds in this chapter ending with a teaser.
An essay questions whether women are more honest than men and cites observations from a librarian and psychologist. It argues men tell direct lies while women use evasive or misleading rhetoric, making the truth harder to reach. Copyright 1940 NEA Service, Inc.
Tomi and Old Abe run a frog farm as chaos erupts at a pond when Little Sweetheart the mascot ends up in the water. Allen Bartell arrives in a scramble, rescuing Tomi as laughter turns to a heated confrontation about Toland inheritance and plans.
Dr George Gallup reports Michigan with 19 electoral votes leans Republican in early 1940 public opinion surveys. About 54 percent favor a Republican victory, 46 percent favor Democrats, with 14 percent undecided.
Gallup asks voters in states which party should win the presidential election. Early results show leaning Democrat or Republican with electors for New York Michigan and California. a large share undecided. Outcome depends on Republican candidate in June war course and Democratic campaign. Next Friday notes party sentiment in Texas and Oklahoma.
A test lines up inventions with inventors. Hydroplane matches Glenn Curtiss, Television with Westinghouse, Air Brake with Edison, Autogiro with J. L. Baird, Steam Engine with Watt, Talking Machine with J. de la Cierva.
A mixed set of horizontal and vertical crossword clues spans literature mythology and common terms. Entries include famous fables author and Odin as hints, with definitions for emotional states tools, nautical terms, flora and fauna, and archaic spellings.
In 1937 Clyde Warfield of Tyler Texas adopted a new life insurance method after a Denver speech urged agents to let prospects choose policy type. He stopped detailing clients and used 150 policies to fit any need, leading to an $800000 year and a rise to a million-dollar annual class. The tale urges open minds to new ideas.
Public etiquette guidance on how to address doctors and handle office conduct. Do not call a doctor at social events or press for medical advice in casual settings. If waiting while the secretary types, prefer reading a magazine over conversation.
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