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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
34
The Globe News Publishing Company based at 600 Fillmore Street lists Gene Howe as President and Publisher and John McCarty as Editor and Associate Publisher as part of the masthead information.
The piece weighs Admiral Stark’s navy build up against rising air fleets, arguing air power could outrun seapower in future war. It cites German plans, Billy Mitchell’s forecast, and questions billions spent on ships versus mass air forces to defend overseas possessions. It also surveys Poland, Czechoslovakia, Norway, Holland, Belgium, France, and Britain in a dawning era of aerial dreadnoughts.
Washington dispatch argues Roosevelt faces a steep slide in 1940 re election due to French collapse and Allied setbacks. It warns he may abandon bid for a third term amid fears of war stance and global upheaval. It cites Hitler moves, British French responses, and Mussolini role as pivotal. The piece portrays a crisis reshaping American politics and defense posture.
The piece traces Wendell Willkie’s ascent from a radio debate appearance in 1936 to a rising GOP challenger by 1940. It notes early columnists’ mentions, Fortune magazine actions, editor associations, volunteer groups forming to back Willkie, and his rapid polling climb. Willkie travels, spending, and delegate gains are highlighted as the movement gains momentum.
George Tucker notes New York crowds question Skinnay Ennis about his health after Bob Hope jokes and rumors of a missing lung. The article also mentions public dancing in Central Park, outdoor bowling efforts led by Walter Huston and Raymond Massey, and the Swanky Frank hotdog stands as local flavor.
In Elspeth City a movie talent scout promises a forthcoming Hollywood broadcast to one of two aspiring youths. Francie and Gusty clash over who deserves the chance, while a ticket folds away and family doubts mix with dreams of fame. Francie confronts love, pride, and a path toward stardom as secrets, ambitions, and town life collide.
The article argues the Axis plan to subjugate Britain marks only the start of a longer campaign to control Europe. It suggests that permanent martial law would be required to hold a conquered continent, with victory over Britain revealing the grim scope of future oppression and resistance.
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