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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
3
Colorado Senator Edwin C. Johnson signs a letter opposing free radio speech and endorses a bill to license commercially sponsored newscasters and mandate a code of ethics. He quips Congress lacks hours in the day to speak, suggesting licensing lawmakers would delay public business.
The piece cites experts and observers criticizing the electoral college as outdated and dangerous. It argues for constitutional reform or abolition to protect the popular will and reduce southern political manipulation, noting potential shifts in voting distribution and the broader costs of war-era policy. It also references Hadley Cantril and a German instruction manual to illustrate opinions on duty and governance.
Dorothy Thompson argues the central fight at the GOP convention will be over the platform rather than the candidate. She recalls Willkie’s 1940 reform drive, notes party resistance to change, and suggests a strong, explicit platform is needed to shape the postwar future.
Ernie Pyle writes from France detailing widespread German sniping in Normandy hedgerows and fields. He notes the heightened unit awareness against hidden snipers, contrasts ethics of killing snipers with open combat, and includes anecdotes from D-Day and a note on Chaplain Capt Ralph L Haga landing shortly after H Hour.
The Globe highlights weddings for WAVE Maxine Jordan and Ensign John Kemplin Jr and several other unions. It lists visiting service members from Annapolis and West Point, plus new officers and promotions. WIA and deaths are noted for Denmead, Foster, Stout, and Izzard. Local sports recaps follow including Al Warner’s golf win and Bomber baseball wins.
A collection of assorted historic quotes including Bible verses from Peter Romans and Burke. excerpts reference mortality worldly hope and education as defense. The text pairs biblical lines with poetic reflections attributed to Khayyam and Burke.
A Texan tale describes a dog that aids Buddy by quailing coveys and guiding hunts. The dog signals quail counts, distinguishes rabbit and dove with foot raises, and signals corrections with a hind leg. It even fetches the morning paper and minding children, with humorous hints at reading.
Puzzle crossword item shows horizontal and vertical clues with abbreviations and partial solutions. Includes names and words for devices, languages, anatomy, and items such as tree type and tablet, plus scattered references to authors and scientific terms.
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