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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1945
Page
6
The Amarillo Globe masthead lists GENE HOWE as President and Publisher and JOHN McCARTY as Assistant Publisher with TIZARD as Editor in Chief. It notes publication evenings except Sundays, connected with the Amarillo Daily News, and dates of founding and entry as second class matter in 1924.
A wartime street discussion highlights misunderstandings about unions. The piece explains unions represent workers for fair conditions and shared work, not guaranteed jobs or wages, and urges labor leaders to educate members on responsibilities and seniority rules during production drives.
An advertising blurb promotes free elections featuring Dorothy Thompson labeled as The Nation's top woman columnist. It references Britain and hints at political branding.
The piece argues that "free elections" and representative government are required for democracy, warning that totalitarian methods repeat Nazism. It outlines six conditions for genuine democracy: freedom from terror, pluralistic propaganda, neutral police, verifiable voter lists, balanced state radio, and protection of minority rights against majority suppression. It contrasts Soviet influence with Western aims and notes the dangers of coercive political power.
A community weekly feature shares a heartfelt note home while detailing local events. It mentions oil boom figures S D McIlroy, labor shifts in Amarillo and Panhandle, health official resignation, a Houston oil station robbery, and upcoming sports and social happenings. The letter closes with wedding announcements and well wishes.
Crossword style clues fill a page noting a pictured New U S official Clinton P as secretary of agriculture. Various numbered hints cover common words from Near to Behold and Mercury era cross references.
World War II veteran correspondent shares impressions from Berlin after the conflict. He contrasts American and Russian perspectives on soldiers, gear, and profiteering, notes Patton’s mobile logistics, and ponders Hitler’s fate with cautious skepticism about Eva Braun’s fate as a possible clue.
Classified item details a piano listing with locations in Amarillo and Plainview Texas and an address at 1026 Broadwat. Includes brief note on availability and contact approach.
Decatur Illinois reports a car crash damaged a porch and basement area overnight. Two youths lost control of their vehicle and struck the porch breaking a basement window and tearing up nine feet of flooring. Local resident Fred Gray slept through the event.
The copy proclaims Wheaties as big flakes of rich whole wheat with bran roasted honey brown and toasted crispy fresh. It praises Baby Bear's flavor with sweet malt syrup and strongly suggests buying two or three packages to savor the second helping flavor.
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