The Amarillo Globe Founder and History Note
A brief note recalls The Amarillo Globe founded February 20, 1924 and its early publishing details including second class matter status and Amarillo Texas offices under Globe News Publishing Co. with key personnel listed.
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Mississippi enacts 10 percent tax on sales banned by law
The Mississippi legislature passes a 10 percent tax on every sale of liquor or other goods whose sale is legally prohibited. The measure aims to deter illicit commerce by making violations costlier. Critics note potential evasion and legal challenges amid postwar uncertainty.
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Democratic methods for youth military training opposed
War training proposals face criticism from Paul Mallon who argues against compulsory programs and a federal takeover of youth education. He proposes Democratic alternatives such as expanded service academies, school based ROTC, and high school tracks for engineering and aviation, stressing voluntary paths over coercive citizenship schooling.
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Youngsters for FDR by George Gallup
Gallup reports shifts in US political sentiment by age since 1940. Young voters under 30 still back Roosevelt, while those over 50 largely favor Dewey as war mobilization changes turnout and party strength. The middle age group shows a narrow Roosevelt lead.
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Polk Street Professor and Other Short Notes
A collection of light anecdotes and musings on family life, small-town quirks, a wallet of jokes about coins and parity, plus a remark on Churchill and Hitler. The writer zips through domestic chatter and historical jabs with playful tone.
Crossword Puzzle Clues Across and Down
A list of crossword hints includes across and down entries such as popu l, poet, Great Lake, and various abbreviations. The clues cover topics from geography to language and everyday objects, with numbers indicating grid positions like 58 and 11.
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Great Lake
Starving Paris Not So Poorly Fed In Occupation
Ernie Pyle reports Paris under German rule showed limited hunger despite shortages. Food lines minimal as 3000 tons of food arrived to aid Parisians while local towns near Paris offered eggs and meat dishes. He notes fear and resentment toward occupiers but finds many Parisians resilient and hopeful as transportation improves.
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Normandy
Italy
France
Montparnasse
Thoughtful maxims from Tem ple and James cited
A compact, antique style quotation noting that wisdom is a man's best friend while folly harms him and faith without works is dead, reflecting moral instruction from Sir W Temple and James.
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Sir W. Temple
James
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