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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1943
Page
3
The Amarillo Globe News details its publication schedule and filing notes for a 19th century era run. It lists editors and publishers and notes evening publication with Saturday and Sunday off.
The piece argues unions deserve wage bargaining representation and that a union negotiated contract could bar miners from future suits. It notes widespread cancellations of large war contracts including a $60 million tank order, and criticizes the draft policy for prioritizing fathers over non-fathers despite wartime needs. Commander Robert T. Merdill reports from North Africa.
Paul Mallon argues that Christian and Democratic principles can guide a postwar peace. He notes criticism that Christianity is exclusive and insists the faith promotes tolerance and justice. He urges clergy to press statesmen to uphold simple Christian and Democratic values while warning against atheistic or state-centered ideologies.
Dorothy Thompson argues the Moscow and Washington talks reveal open rather than secret diplomacy. She notes Russia seeks a 40 to 60 division front and postwar policies, and warns that ultimate decisions lie with mass public will, not diplomacy alone. Churchill’s stance differs from Roosevelt, suggesting two stage talks may be needed. Churchill planned to join Roosevelt in Canada but missed each other.
A newspaper style puzzle page presents a horizontal and vertical crossword with clues. The grid lists many numbered entries from 1 to 60 across and down with terms from presidents to technical words, and a long jumble of letters and partial phrases interspersed.
Penny, shaken by Bill Vance's Canadian plane crash, keeps busy at Spot News Pictures while awaiting news. Cleve Rockwell grows serious, complimenting Penny and offering comfort as she faces fear and worry over Bill's fate and the missing camera.
Ernie Pyle describes Sicily battlefield clearing stations where ambulances unload wounded onto tents, surgeons operate on improvised tables, and aid men hand supplies. Wounded endure morphine and plasma, while the grim scene shows dirt, fatigue, and stoic soldiers, including a blond anomaly amid the crowd.
The air dropping unit led by Capt. George T. Oakley delivers supplies across 250 miles of the Indo-Burma front. Their crews drop goods from coffins to eggs, medicines to cigars, in rugged terrain, keeping thousands of American troops fed and alive amid jungle hazards.
A newspaper page presents quotes from John M. Fewkes of the American Federation of Teachers praising basic education and from Capt. Etsuzo Kurihara the Jap naval propaganda chief praising American resolve. The juxtaposition reflects wartime rhetoric and morale messaging.
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