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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1944
Page
8
The item lists the Amarillo Globe masthead with founding date February 20 1924 office details and staff titles including Howe as president and publisher McCarty as assistant publisher and Wesley Izzard as editor in chief plus contact numbers.
Thomas E. Dewey argues the American Legion must drive reconversion and welfare work after World War II. He cites GI Bill support, veteran employment efforts, and the need for job creation across business, industry, and agriculture. The Legion’s public relations overhaul should foster better understanding of its role.
In Washington, Roosevelt backs restrained wage policy and labor unity as CIO and AFL seek cooperation postwar. Analysts warn broad strikes and rising costs threaten the war economy with too much cash chasing too few goods, risking inflation and a tougher postwar market.
General Eisenhower notes ammunition shortages slow the Aachen capture and warns that civilian production resumption pressures threaten frontline mobilization. War mobilization chief Byrnes contemplates halting civilian repurposing as gun factories and shipyards lose workers to peacetime jobs amid postwar profit talk.
George Gallup reports a dramatic change in American opinion as polls show a growing belief that the Nazis will require six months or more to be defeated. After Paris fall, 67 percent foresaw collapse by year end. now 54 percent expect six months or longer, with ongoing Allied offensives in the Saar and Metz influencing views.
A digest spans 1929 to 1939 noting Chinese troops retreating in Manchuria, Senator Warren's death in Washington, women who smoke may bald in Australia, Italy protesting Japanese Africa moves, Insull acquitted, Amarillo to Memphis highway started, Netherlands protest of German neutrality, Roosevelt tax talk, Texas legislature blocking Gov. O’ Daniel suspension, and public mood on length of the German war with six to twelve months projections.
A man recalls a domestic habit of eavesdropping to catch family gossip. He laments being ignored by wife and daughter while they discuss news and rumors, and describes awkwardly moving between rooms to hear every word.
The page presents a crossword puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues. It includes definitions for terms such as Likely Entice Pickles Epic poem and notes on symbols for elements like iron and sodium, plus references to awards and places. The puzzle combines standard wordplay with abbreviations and historic titles.
Funeral services for Col. Coe Howard 64 former New Mexico legislator and Amarillo booster were set for 4 pm in Portales New Mexico. Howard died Wednesday in Lubbock after an early month operation. Ministers R E Nix and W E Barnes to conduct with Masonic rites at the graveside. He was a native of Combie Texas a Portales resident since 1904 and a land and cattle dealer and longtime Southwest figure. Dee Howard once directed the Tri State Fair in Amarillo.
A harsh editorial rails against complacency in peacetime planning and argues the nation must return to production and sacrifice. The piece laments battlefield casualties in Europe and Asia and calls on every citizen to work, endure hardship, and forge a future through labor.
Members in Amarillo of the Pale Plains section of the American Chemical Society will travel to Phillips tomorrow night to hear Dr. F. W. Crawford chief of exploration in Phillips Petroleum's research department. He will speak on Spectrophotometry as Applied to Analysis of Hydrocarbon Vapors and Liquids at a 7 pm dinner meeting in the Phillips grade school cafeteria. R G Atkinson of Amarillo handles reservations.
Jeannine Voehm asks about future ambitions after retirement. Floyd Smith hopes for a life of ease. H. B. Benton plans fishing and hunting. Bruce Autry wants to rest feet up. Mildred Humphrey prefers idle time. Christine Segler aims to be a house keeper.
Miss Mary Kathryn Barnard daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Barnard 3721 Fountain Avenue returned from Philadelphia after six weeks of special training in government work.
Jimmy Gorrell of Maxor Drug becomes the newest member of the Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce as the group notes over 200 names on the roll and about 80 active members. Jean Wright and Geneva Morrow performed musical numbers at the meeting.
An advertising pitch urges readers to buy two or three boxes of Wheaties. It extols the cereal as real whole grain nourishment with milk and fruit, highlighting the famous Breakfast of Champions slogan and appealing flavors to grocers.
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