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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1943
Page
6
The Amarillo Globe letter to the editor discusses landlords targeting adult tenants with fewer children amid scarce housing. It argues tenants with children face hardship from noise and that landlords seek quiet, affordable units during material and manpower shortages.
The article argues that Secretary Ickes advocating a national ban on pleasure driving may not be appropriate. It notes his focus on gasoline and lubricants and rubber conservation, and questions whether his role justifies such a broad proposal or if he is overreaching beyond oil regions.
Everette de Golyer, an Oil Administration official, warns that rationing fuel oil nationwide will become necessary to conserve the limited supply. He stresses urgency as supplies dwindle.
Washington analyst Paul Mallon argues the Byrnes 48 hour week will not boost steel or war production. He notes higher pay will drive layoffs, with inflation and central government control risks, predicting limited gains and widespread disruption.
A voice urges women to confront shared hardship during war not just the burden of those with husbands in uniform. It notes mothers and fiancées face grief and fear, while civilians on production lines and men choosing service or deferments share responsibility. The piece cautions against resentment and stresses wage protection and the value of all contributions.
In wartime society many defend jobs pay more than prior work and blur lines between civilian and military duty. Some stay home to support families while others resist, but most civilians carry the strain of total war as they balance safety, duty, and personal sacrifice.
Walter Lippmann argues the draft age reduction will push colleges to reimagine liberal education. He cites St John’s experiment admitting younger students and urges focus on core reading writing speaking and numeracy to strengthen officer material and curb administrative drift.
Tax guide explains 1942 federal income and surtax rates and lines on the 1040 form. It covers normal tax at 6 percent, surtax brackets, payment timing, quarterly installments, and special rules for long-term gains and foreign taxes.
The article argues the war enters a phase where German nerves are the target and factor in victory, noting setbacks since Stalingrad, Allied promises of invasion, and Turkey talks as factors shaping morale and potential swift outcomes despite ongoing bombings and strategic aims. It also touches on officer candidate schools shaping a new army and the ingrained discipline from early K P and learning obedience.
Lt Gen McManners uses a comic quiz to test social rules while new second lieutenants march through basic formation. The piece blends military boot camp scenes with etiquette questions and answers about wedding gifts dining seating and New Year greetings.
A mixed set of horizontal and vertical crossword like clues lists numerous definitions. Answers include common terms for people items and concepts such as diplomat mineral substance and various abbreviations. The puzzle demands cross checking to fill a grid with intersecting letters.
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