The Globe News on World War II Air War Analysis
Discussion of the nutcracker tactic, Britain’s air defense during the Blitz, RAF losses and successes, and the impact of new pilots from the Empire Scheme. The piece argues Nazi air superiority faded as RAF training, courage, and new aircraft types shifted the balance, with Canada supplying 1,000 pilots monthly in 1941.
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Royal Air Force
R.A. F
Britain
Winged Loan
Canada
Atlantic
Silent fifty years as unions and firms halt strikes
On May 29 in Cincinnati the Molders and Foundry Workers' Union and the Manufacturers' Protective and Development Association celebrate a strike and lockout free history since 1891. Leaders credit mutual fairness and trust as the secret, suggesting the unusual stability itself may be news.
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Cincinnati
Employers’ Association
Molders and Foundry Workers’ Union
Manufacturers’ Protective and Development Association
Frankness praised as a virtue amid war commentary
The piece contrasts Mussolini and Graziani excuses with Churchill blunt admissions after Libya battles. It argues frank self-critique favors the prudent mind and notes Britain and France tax contrasts as part of the wartime reflection.
Road to Rio Drive Gathers Steam in Americas Trade
Washington watchers note a surge in hemispheric solidarity as North and South America expand business and cultural ties. The Rockefeller committee guides Latin American markets toward luxury goods, while travel and shipping costs rise as war and defense needs shape routes to Rio.
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Sigrid Arne
Washington
Rio
North
South America
Roosevelt
Young Nelson Rockefeller
Latin America
Argentina
England
Germany
France
Rockefeller Committee
New York
United States
Chile
Mexico City
Congress
Continents
Your Ideas Editor column prompts civic tips for Amarillo readers
A collection of reader suggestions to improve street safety signage house numbering bus labeling rear-entrance marks and distribution of idea booklets. Authors include Rupert A. Taylor 207 North Johnson Street Nina Dell and Mary Jones 615 North Taylor Street Mrs J A Herrin 502 West Tenth Avenue Mrs L Smith Plainview Tex H L Henderson 708 Fillmore Street and EWELL W. Fowler 303 Prospect Street.
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Rupert A. Taylor
North Johnson Street
Nina Dell
Mary Jones
North Taylor Street
Polk Street
Seventh Avenue
San Jacinto
J. A. Herrin
West Tenth Avenue
H. L. Henderson
Fillmore Street
Amarillo
Nine U S Army corps areas outlined for defense
The article lists the nine corps areas with their headquarters and the states or regions under each. It notes the First through Ninth Corps Areas and how they combine into the First to Fourth Armies. It also mentions forthcoming insignia of arms and services.
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United States
Second Army
Third Army
Fourth Army
Texas Census Trends Point to Urban Growth and Shifting Populatio n
The 1940 census preliminary shows Texas gaining 10 percent in total population, with a 48.5 percent rise in those over 65, outpacing national gains. Migration, farm consolidation, and rising nonfarm rural living mark shifts, while urban areas surge and rural declines persist. The piece also notes ongoing northern movement of African Americans and a need to boost agricultural profitability to sustain growth.
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Texas
Florida
California
Oklahoma
Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
Mississippi
Georgia
District of Columbia
Wyoming
NYA
East Texas
South Plains
Rio Grande Valley
Half Hour Over Britain Air War Time Factored by Geography
The piece argues German fighters face shorter air time over England than British planes. With 350 mph speed, German planes have about 90 minutes total in air but only ~30 minutes combat over England, while British fighters can engage for a full hour near the target before refueling, implying Germany would need twice as many aircraft to match RAF fighting hours.
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Midlands
High Command
RAF
Britain
England
RA. F
Air Command
Goering
Heli’s Corner
Channel
France
London
Australia
Berlin
Germany
Royal Air Force
Tubby Goering
Holland
Belgium
A Good Witness Admonitions for Cross Examination
A guide from Sydney G. Schweltger advising witnesses to ask for a recess to refresh memory, avoid fixed answers, and respond frankly when certain while others are vague. It stresses honesty, memo aids, and a courteous demeanor to keep juries favorably inclined.
Foreign trade shift widens gaps for U S wartime needs
The World War reshapes U S trade, cutting agricultural imports from Europe and the UK while boosting purchases from South America and the Far East. Monthly Europe imports fall from about 9.6 million to 1.3 million, and Britain’s sales drop to 432 thousand. South America rises to 54 million and Far East to 43 million, led by rubber and related materials.
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America
United States
Europe
United Kingdom
European
Hitler
Italy
South America
Far East
British
Dutch
French East Indies
Autogiro Joined U S Border Patrol At Laredo
The United States Border Patrol adds an autogiro at Laredo for coastal observation. Pilot Ned Henderson, ex McAllen inspector, trained at Fort Riley in autogiro flying. The craft carries radio gear and maintains radio contact with main offices as it patrols from the Rio Grande mouth to Corpus Christi.
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United States Border Patrol
Laredo
Ned Henderson
Border Patrol
McAllen
Fort Riley
Kan
Rio Grande River
Corpus Christi
Darwin Marx Wagner in Barzuns view
John Selby surveys Jacques Barzun's Darwin Mar x Wagner Little Brown 2.75 The critic links 1859 to the birth of modern thought noting Darwin Marx and Wagner as catalysts Barzun argues modern life embodies materialism and state power while urging a slower shift to less materialist science He critiques Wagner as a musician but questions his inclusion in the triple vision
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John Selby
Jacques Barzun
Little, Brown
Barzun
Henry Adams
Mr. Barbun
Wagner
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