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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1944
Page
4
Publication masthead shows The Amarillo Globe page eight, listing GENE HOWE as president, JOHN McCARTY as assistant publisher, and WESLEY IZZARD as editor in chief. It notes February 20 1924 as pounded date and post office filing under 1879 act.
The piece defends the playful hit Mairzy Doats as a healthy wartime ditty born from a four year old’s mishearing of mares eat oats. It contrasts genuine charm with phony patriotic tunes and recalls earlier war songs while praising simple, tongue twisting lyrics.
Washington reports heated debate over a food subsidy ban and the pace of price support as Roosevelt faces a pivotal decision before his renomination. Farm leaders vow to pressure him, while Wickard outlines a postwar plan favoring consolidation of small farms and offshore production to win foreign goodwill.
Dr. Planish parts with his old boss Ernest Wheyfish in a quiet exchange about past shared ideals and future aims. He recalls lunches with Marduc and ongoing plans as various political and intellectual figures advise him. Sherry Belden joins Planish with Colonel Marduc and a circle including Homeward Hochberg and others in a hotel suite.
In a wrap up of the Planish circle, Winifred Homeward and Dr. Gideon Planish plot a new organization the Dynamos of Democratic Direction or DDD. The scheme aims to replace government and church with local powerhouses guiding discussion classes and civic groups as Planish seeks a secure high paying post while Winifred eyes influence and status in New York society. The plan spans 1938 to 1941 with ambitions of nationwide chapters and a future national magazine.
Dorothy Thompson argues that splitting Germany into multiple states or spheres of influence may, like the Soviet union into sixteen republics, strengthen external influence and unity of Europe. She warns against labeling critics as pro German and urges open inquiry into postwar political geography and its consequences.
Ernie Pyle in Italy describes a program to inform troops about the war by having pilots brief enlisted men after missions. He notes briefings cover mission details, targets, flak, and why bombing points are chosen, plus a ground war summary from teletype. Sergeant Lester C. Eadman of Wisconsin is highlighted as having served 15 months and been wounded. Pin-up pictures in a squadron room are discussed as part of morale, with a tongue in cheek note that the room could become a Pompeii-like monument after relocation.
President Everett Case of Colgate U cites time running out for democracy and guards against its perversions. Marguerite Wells of the National League of Women Voters notes frustration with democracy while affirming its ideal. Elbert D. Thomas urges after war promotions in the Army based on merit, comparing to German leadership ideas.
Reported Allied victory at Kwajalein Atoll boosts morale and measurement of Japanese defenses. Admiral Nimitz expects decisive action in China as bases are sought for combined air and ground offensive. Tokyo stresses ferocity as Japan faces transport shortages and strategic challenges.
A collection of remarks from Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler on delaying Germany and industrial policy. Commander Gene Tunney denying shark attacks after Solomons. and Rev. Penbroke Reed contrasting apostolic success with succession. The items reflect wartime rhetoric and public figures' perspectives.
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