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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1944
Page
4
Publication profile listing founders and officials at The Amarillo Globe News and The Amarillo Daily News. Includes founders, publishers, editors and office contact references.
The piece notes 9000 Brewster workers laid off on the east coast while 3000 Navy roles on the west coast remained unfilled with only 30 workers found despite recruiting. It argues for better planning and sharing needs and credits Eisenhower and Montgomery for unified Allied leadership in the invasion.
Dorothy Thompson argues four exiled governments recognize the French Committee as a provisional French government signaling a wider Europe fear of Big Three dominance. She notes Poland Czechoslovakia Belgium Luxembourg push Washington to back France while warning the United States risks isolating itself if it ignores Europe’s stance and de Gaulle’s leadership. The piece critiques justifications for not backing France and questions Anglo American policy toward Europe’s future.
Ernie Pyle visits a foxhole group of war correspondents near Omaha Beach and recalls the dawn after D day. He describes their exhaustion, injuries, and the strain of reporting while the world awaits dispatches from war front lines. He highlights Don Whitehead Jack Thompson and Tex O Reilly and notes the difficulty of getting their stories to America.
Editorial note describes a weekly letter feature from The Globe with home messages for service members. It reports Amarillo Army Air Field training B-29 mechanics, local wedding and engagement notices, parking meter humor, and updates on service members including several MIA and homecomings. It also covers WAVES inductees, promotions, golf and sports news, and a cartoon rabbit sent to Hollywood.
A jumble of crossword clues in a military themed layout lists entries such as Depicted is in signe af area service command and other varied hints across horizontal and vertical positions. Answers include terms for measurements objects and names like Prince whirl and pint along with ancient deities and common words.
Tate Walker notes Army lines are tight at chow with close quarters and hot breath, while civilian queues for ball tickets are tight but vaccination lines stay loose. He reflects on being young and differences between military and civilian life.
Everett Case, president of Colgate, asserts religion remains central to understanding humanity. The item notes Bushido era tension with Germany and Tojo claiming readiness for any invasion scenario.
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