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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1940

Page

4

Globe News Publishing Co notice and masthead data

By Dorothy Thompson entered as second class matter February 20 1924 Amarillo Texas post office act of March ora 1879 published evenings except Saturday and Sunday with The Amarillo Daily News on Sunday morning by The Globe News Publishing Co Sixth and Fillmore GENE HOWE president and publisher JOHN McCARTY associate publisher telephones news and business department circulation department

Amarillo Texas

The Globe Nation Reports Independently On Rights

The Globe characterizes itself as an independent democratic newspaper, pledging to publish the news impartially while supporting what it views as right regardless of party politics.

the Globe

Mexico enters a new phase pacts and upheaval fade

Inauguration of Manuel Avila Camacho signals a six year term as Mexico's new president. The piece notes U.S. hopes for steady progress, warns of oil disputes, and stresses the need for mutual goodwill amid a tense regional scene. It contrasts Mexican leadership with Hitlerian propaganda and warns of science-driven superstition.

Manuel Avila Camacho Mexico United States Wallace Chamber of Deputies Avila Camacho Lazaro Cardenas

Life expectancy then and now in a Dale Carnegie reflection

The article compares ancient and modern lifespans, noting Indians average 25 years and Gandhi at 71. It cites 58 as the expected life for today’s newborns, credits medical care and baby survival, and includes a Carnegie anecdote about Heber J. Grant’s penmanship and a sample at age 80.

Mahatma Gandhi India Equitable Life Assurance Company United States America Heber J. Grant Mormon Church Salt Lake City University of Deseret University of Utah

Santa and the Giant Killer

Eric the fisher man's son pursues a third giant under a spell of wall building. After imprisoning the second giant, he returns to town with Santa and a crowd. Eric plans a final move using a magical locket to aid in defeating the heartless giant.

Eric

Eric and the Giant Birds of the East Wind

Eric visits a cruel giant and presents his kingdom's three singing birds for lessons. The giant tests a bird with a song about a hidden heart, insisting on proof before learning. Eric escapes by ordering his winged horse to fly to the castle back of the East Wind for the promised next tale.

Eric Santa Makic

Miss Duncan exposes spy on Lusitania voyage

On a British patrol ship disguised as a German U boat captain Larsen is captured while a brave Miss Duncan Brinda unravels his deception. She identifies him as a British officer in disguise and recovers clues to a missing list as Brinda confronts Konrad to seize vital documents aboard.

Washington Rio Grande Mexico Hemisphere United States Berlin SAGCA London Larsen Herr Kommandant Vandam Southampton Kommandant Kommane Dant Miss Duncan Kerr Kommandant Duncan Briven Kurt Baron Schleicher Herr Brandstetter 233 Brinda Ainsworth Shark H. M. Snark Plymouth England Brinds Kinley Sir John Mara Derk Konrad

Today's Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Word List

A crossword style puzzle with clues for 1 to 55 across and 1 to 47 down. Entries include Beloved actress Juniper threader expert aviators and broader terms like Ecstasy bulls fighter and God of war. vertical clues cover opposites and common nouns.

Persia

London to New York Report On War in Europe

Arthur Menken recalls war fronts from Holland to France and Britain, describing air raids on Dover and London, civilian resilience, and the threat of invasion. He praises British unity, notes reliable air combat reports, and urges Americans to remember the Allied fight across the water.

LaGuardia Field Holland Belgium France Finland Stalin Norway Great Britain England Lisbon New York Ireland Dover Cape Gris Nez Nazi Germany Calais Boulogne Ramsgate Folkestone London

La Conga dance origin in Africa and Cuba

Xavier Cugat explains how La Conga emerged from African Congo rhythm where slaves walked in a one two three hitch tempo. The tempo evolved in Cuba with a fourth beat accent and later added kick transforming into the modern conga dance.

Cuba Congo River Africa Congo

Monument Marks Final Resting Place of Army Mule Maggie

A report from The Forum in Johannesburg notes a monument in France dedicated to Maggie the mule. The inscription alleges Maggie kicked 2 Colonels, 4 Majors, 10 Captains, 24 Lieutenants, 42 Sergeants, 432 other ranks, and a Mills Bomb, commemorating its service and resting place.

France Maggie the Forum Johannesburg

Quotes on democracy and world order by leaders and scholars

A compilation of statements from Rev. Dr. John Sutherland Ed McGrady Justice Douglas and Felix Morley emphasizing peace through mediation arbitration democracy training independence and broad American leadership in world affairs. They argue against isolationism and for civilization guiding Europe toward impartial leadership.

America John Sutherland New York Ed McGrady Jefferson Europe Felix Morley Haverford College

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By Dorothy Thompson News and Business Department Circulation Hitler Haven Hite Jers Emerson Kismet God Mars Lucifer Dale Carnegie Santa and the Giant Killer Chapter Eric Santa By Sigrid Arne Mata Hari Maurice Dekobra and Leyla Dershing Arthur Menken Columbia Broadcasting System Xavier Cugat Down Beat Douglas U. S. Supreme Court
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