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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1945
Page
10
Founded February 20 1924 entered as second class matter at Amarillo Texas post office under 1878 act published evenings except sat sun in connection with Amarillo Daily News on Sunday morning by The Globe News Publishing Co Sixth and Fillmore GENE HOWE president and publisher JOHN MCCARTY assistant publisher WESLEY IZZARD editor in chief telephone all departments
The article details prefabricated floating dry docks that can be water filled to become repair centers at sea. Reuse near Pacific fronts shortens repair cycles, bringing ships back to service without long land transfers. Adm. Nimitz hails them as a major secret weapon enabling work close to combat zones.
President Roosevelt cited as a great man and builder of human values. Rep. John W. McCormack of Massachusetts referenced in the same context.
The passage records God noting mankind's gained knowledge of good and evil and fearing that access to the tree of life could grant immortality, prompting actions to restrain further consequences.
A devotional line from Job 5 22 emphasizes faith amid calamity, promising fearlessness before wild beasts and hardships and confidence in divine protection.
In Jerusalem a columnist argues the Soviet Union now dominates Eurasia, eclipsing Britain and America. He warns Britain’s hold on the Arab world and oil lanes risks eroding world power, urging a federal approach to Arabian states within a future world organization and questioning US roles.
Aboard a southwest Pacific cruiser, a drill triggers alarms of torpedo hits and fires. The correspondent observes life jacket use and escape routes, tours gun turrets and plotting rooms, and learns automatic fire control systems while noting the drama of war and the humor of ordinary life.
May 8 1930 reports show Anglo Egyptian treaty talks collapse over Sudan claims. In Paris two Spanish generals are linked to a possible dictatorship but denied in Madrid. An Oklahoma City veteran claims two acres of oil land as government property. May 8 1935 Amelia Earhart completes the Mexico to New York leg in under 15 hours. US plans a mass Honolulu to Midway flight. American troops quell a Cuba uprising with five killed. May 8 1940 Britain protects Iceland as Germany invades Holland Belgium and Luxembourg. House committee chair urges US dominance in warships and planes while Chamberlain faces a slim vote of confidence.
George Gallup reports British estimates favor about ten years of German occupation, far longer than American expectations of around two years. The British study also finds most would allow wives of married soldiers to accompany husbands, despite long deployments.
A crossword style listing from a wartime page mentions Lt. Gen. Robe as commander of the U S Eighth Army and includes clues for a vertical and horizontal grid with terms like Hawaiian wreaths and various abbreviations.
A collection of biblical lines including Matthew 5 48 Isaac Watts praise and Romans 5 5 about hope love and the Holy Spirit. The items reflect devotional scripture and religious verse.
Navy Secretary James Forrestal argues Japan bets on American boredom after Europe's end. He cautions the nation may misread resolve. Dr. Mary H. S. Hayes urges unemployed youths to avoid bitterness and use downtime to improve themselves with War Relocation Authority guidance.
Miller and Miller Motor Freight Lines workers in Amarillo and across other sites will vote on union representation by Local 47 AFL within 30 days after May 3 as directed by the National Labor Relations Board. The election covers desire for collective bargaining with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers. The Texas Oklahoma firm, based in Wichita Falls, runs two Amarillo terminals at 200 North Fillmore and Third and Johnson with Bill Johnson as local manager.
When feet burn and callouses sting, Ice Mint soothes with a cooling cream feel. It relaxes tired muscles in minutes and helps soften callouses, promising foot comfort after a short, refreshing relief. Available at all druggists.
A school survey committee of the Recreation Study Council will meet at 2 oclock Friday afternoon in Elizabeth Nixon Junior High School reception rooms. The group, including some PTA representatives, has visited Amarillo schools to chart recreation facilities and will report to the main council at the Friday meeting.
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