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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1940
Page
5
Dorothy Thompson recalls Dunkerque as the turning point of World War II, when 200000 British troops were evacuated under fire. She contrasts this miracle with earlier Allied aims, praises ordinary Britons and civic solidarity, and argues the war becomes a people’s cause that undermines Nazism.
A Globe News column recalls a reader's plea to add skeet to the songbird list, notes the Naval Consulting Board's wartime inventions, and tells of an Ohio man emulating Robin Hood by delivering coal to needy families, jailed for stealing $2. The piece mixes light commentary with historic references and a curious modern vigilante note.
The Pathfinder urges active voting as a democratic duty. It warns at length against voter apathy, cites low past turnout in states like Arizona Florida Maine Michigan Virginia and Oregon, and stresses that high turnout could swing the nation in the Roosevelt Willkie contest. It emphasizes the ballot as a defense of liberty and democracy.
A Cleveland clerk in 1872 transformed by a single insight begins a plan to aid railroad workers. He creates a Railroad YMCA in Cleveland, expanding to Chicago and eventually 200 organizations serving 51 railroads. The tale highlights how enthusiasm for a big idea drives progress.
Mary questions the mood as Janet contemplates marriage to Lance Barstow in a city firm setting. Lance, a shy yet capable architect, prepares for a rapid engagement while Aunt Mary voices doubts about worth and opportunity in hard times.
Janet and Cynthia discuss Lance Barstow amid tension over their engagement and an unanswered phone call. Janet recalls a past intimate evening with Lance, while Cynthia’s casual remark hints at hidden concerns. The scene ends with unease and a tease of continuation.
Constance returns to El Cabrillo to find Pedro has fallen in love, offers ownership of the ranch, and proposes marriage. The couple decide to wed after resolving John Rashthorne’s plan, with the foggy ride home sealing their commitment and the ranch’s future.
A reader quiz tests proper politeness on hat tipping greeting and goodbyes. Correct answers cover touching hats, respectful salutations to elders, and proper introductions, culminating with a Supreme Court quote about the flag as a symbol of liberty and government under law.
A word puzzle grid presents horizontal and vertical clues for famous screen stars and related terms. Entries include names like Norma and other era specific hints, with across and down lines referencing stages, films, and common nouns.
Robert L. Ripley pursues global citizenship through nonstop travel driven by Believe It or Not. His work’s worldwide reach has grown via King Features, films, radio, and books, expanding his horizons beyond a New York readership. He has visited many nations, with a list displayed at his Odditorium, while Siberia remains blocked by the Soviet regime since 1934.
At the Forest Hills Nationals a South American contestant who spoke no English lingered gloomily after an early exit. Officials, lacking a common language, summoned an interpreter and revealed the real issue was an unpaid entry fee keeping him in the running.
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