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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1945
Page
8
The Amarillo Globe prints a political cartoon and caption or opinion note predicting Adolf Hitler's downfall. It argues avenging armies will pursue him after Berchtesgaden, with no sanctuary among nations that would resist Allied wrath.
Paul Mallon defends his style of journalism and reflects on past columns predicting wartime events and policy moves. He cites examples from January to March detailing conferences, appointments, and strategic decisions, arguing his approach is informative and analytical rather than sensational.
Okinawa landing described with minimal casualties and unusual calm. Navy Radio writer Ernie Pyle notes quiet beach, advancing waves, and Marines’ unexpected friendliness. The piece highlights a disconnect between expected combat chaos and the near silent initial assault. The essay ends with a reflective aside on human worth and a stark global population fact.
A weekly Globe feature invites readers to clip and mail a personal letter to service members. The page mixes updates on local weather and fruit loss, city election results, student achievements in Amarillo High School events, track and tennis champions, golf association outcomes, and military honors including Distinguished Flying Cross and Silver Star awards. Also noted are engagements and weddings in the area and a recent obituary-like note.
Puzzle style grid lists U S Naval Leader from Vice-Adm Marc A Ambury Ireland and many clues. It blends crosswords with theme Moon Mullins and includes abbreviations and musical notes.
In April 1930 Gandhi’s illness sparks caste riots while debates on Latin American immigration and unemployment surface. World cellist Cornelius Van Vliet set for local concert. Other items include Goering’s marriage, a pending soldier bonus message, wartime officials’ speeches, and a German expansion amid neutrality tensions. Roosevelt blocks withdrawal of Norwegian and Danish funds. Gerald Mann named Texas chief justice.
The speaker recalls childhood predictions of jail time and jokes about becoming president to prove doubters wrong. He observes that people desire status and recognition, noting everyone wishes to be somebody important in their town or county.
Herschel A. Combs, formerly with the Wellington Leader, has purchased an interest in the Memphis Democrat. Owners and publishers include J. C. Wells, Herschel Montgomery now stationed in New Guinea, and Combs.
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