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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
2
A proposed federal ballot commission would collect presidential and congressional candidate lists from state secretaries, relay them to the Army and Navy, and deliver ballots to service members abroad. Ballots would return to the commission and be routed to states for counting under each state’s rules.
The corps report from Tarawa described Japanese demoralization after the island’s capture. Marine Lt. Jim G. Lucas credited American resolve and a famed group marching through shellfire. Sgt. Gann was praised for fearless pill-box spotting. Lucas recounted losses and camaraderie among reporters.
The wartime soldier voting clash centers on whether black troops should be allowed to vote and whether Roosevelt benefits politically. Key senators fear a straight Democratic tilt if soldiers favor FDR. The 1942 act allowed ballots via state secretaries, while 1943 proposals sought direct army ballots, prompting disputes over state rights and access.
London sources say U. S. tariff barriers, not Latin nations’ loyalty to lend lease or Britain, will shape postwar trade with Latin America. Analysts warn that high duties could bar Latin American access to the United States, influencing whether Washington or London wins postwar business.
Moscow radio reports Leningrad completely freed from the two year German siege and blockade. An order by Gen. Leonid Govorov and the Leningrad War Council proclaims the city's liberation after more than two years of isolation. Also notes about corn fed to livestock during normal years.
Harrison Salsbury reports from Smolensk on the Katyn hearings aftermath. He describes a city scorched by occupation with 135000 casualties, limited bread rations, and a battered population of civilians, workers, and peasants adapting amid ruin.
Warning that backache and leg pains may warn of kidney problems. Poor kidney function can leave poisons in the blood causing headaches dizziness swelling and fatigue. Doan’s Pills are promoted as a remedy to help flush wastes from the kidneys.
Homer Rice former Amarillo community singer now leads Navy choirs in San Diego after enlisting days ago. He directs singing at all three Sunday chapel services and will attend Navy band school after boot camp. He has shed 15 pounds. The West Coast war effort has moved 189,000 workers to critical roles in eight months.
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