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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1945
Page
6
The record shows The Globe News Publishing Co. in Amarillo Texas published evenings except weekends in 1924 under The Amarillo Daily News connection. GENE HOWE served as President and Publisher with JOHN McCARTY as Assistant Publisher and WESLEY IZZARD as Editor in Chief.
Government and private experts say staple fresh vegetables will be abundant if gardeners work hard as last summer. Canned goods become scarce, with 1944 ending with the smallest reserves since the war began as 44 percent of the typical pack was diverted to the armed forces and lend lease.
In January 16 remarks Maj Gen Orvil A Anderson deputy commander of the Eighth Air Force notes air combat losses. He cites shooting down 161 German fighters with six American aircraft not returning. He describes this as near normal engine-related losses in the fight.
King Features columnist notes Senators hesitate to publish views on Russia's stance at peace talks. Russia and the United States would have three votes each in a 46 to 55 nation assembly, Britain six. Concerns rise over small nations losing confidence and Russia extending influence in Europe, with tension over Moscow's delegation to San Francisco and the three vote scheme.
ERNIE PYLE describes Western Pacific carrier practices where planes occupy only the rear eighth of the flight deck during takeoffs and landings. Ground crew, signalmen, and pushers operate amid roaring engines as the next launch sequence begins. The stern-to-bow launch method keeps most of the deck clear.
Philadelphia columnist notes the President urges renewal of the Hull Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act allowing further tariff reductions. The House bill endorsed by the President would permit a 25 percent reduction beyond current 50 percent cuts, with broad support for expanding foreign trade.
A talky morning at the Christian Church breakfast club reveals humor and friction among locals, plus a political monologue railing at tariffs and trade barriers. The speaker criticizes high tariffs, cites historical examples, and argues for universal free trade as the path to prosperity.
A weekly feature prints letters from home for service members and their families. Easter weather shifts to cold as reporters relay local notes on Aquatic biologist Marion Toole touring Panhandle lakes, area track and field and boxing results, upcoming meets, golf and bowling events, and several military notices including Lt. Jack Pittman Jr and Capt. Jack Harmon honors and POW status updates. The column also lists weddings and engagements, and closes with a farewell until next week.
A readable fragment lists Across and Down clues for a crossword with entries such as War Labor, Sodium symbol, Native metal, and Part of harness. It includes clues for 59 Across and 60 Down along with multiple vertical and horizontal hints, plus several abbreviations and foreign language bits.
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