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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1945
Page
10
The item lists founding date February 20 1924 second class matter posting Amarillo Texas post office under act of 1878 evening publication schedule except weekends connection with Amarillo Daily News on Sunday staff includes GENE HOWE president and publisher JOHN McCARTY assistant publisher WESLEY IZZARD editor in chief contact telephone departments.
Bettye Grable, Okmulgee Daily Times reporter, walked long daily beats and tried to obtain an extra pair of shoes. She picketed the ration board office with a placard declaring the board unfair to girl newspaper reporters' feet as Captain O. F. Johnson tried to persuade her to end the protest.
Front line quotes emphasize future war readiness through advanced weapon design and material development. Leaders stress shared duty with Allies to aid liberated countries by securing not only food but the chance to choose their own governments.
The war in Europe is ending as Germany collapses and civilian government rises. The United States led in both European and Pacific theaters, with Allied support and strategic victories cited, while noting future duties to allies and the need for realistic postwar principles.
Ernie Pyle writes aboard a troop transport on the eve of the Okinawa invasion. He conveys nerves and resolve, describes the ship’s veteran status and crew, and notes last minute prep, sleep, meals, and prayers amid a mix of humor and grave expectation. The piece blends personal anecdotes with biblical and literary quotations as the force readies for battle.
George Gallup reports a rising opposition to feather bedding the practice of hiring more workers than needed. A national survey shows 66 percent oppose a law to stop it, up from 62 percent in 1944 with 14 percent undecided.
A local citizen voices strong views on cigarette distribution to Lend Lease and shares humor about reporters. Capt. McKimmon at the Air Field criticizes newspaper writing and jokes about intellect after meeting the speaker.
A partial crossword puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues across many common word answers. Includes military insigne, measurements, languages, geography, and everyday terms with a mix of abbreviations and archaic spellings.
Entries recount a London five power naval parley draft ending with no full agreement as Italy and France clash on naval equality. Queen Victoria of Sweden dies in Italy and Mussolini offers facilities to northern royalty. Rascob resists resignation amid Senate lobby attacks. Ethiopia moves troops to Italian Somaliland border and Congress passes a large work relief bill. Other items note gas pipeline plans, Churchill secret session, a Pellely Washington plot claim, and Sadler accusing O'Daniel of dictatorship talk.
A fragment quotes a biblical praise line, exalting the Lord above all gods as glorious in holiness and fearsome in strength. The text presents a devotional tone through reverent wording, focusing on divine majesty.
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