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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1940
Page
6
Dorothy Thompson analyzes how France’s middle class obsession with security and comfort fueled pacifism and appeasement. She argues leadership failed to establish a firm stance, enabling a breakdown of national unity and allowing the rise of a Fifth Column as war loomed.
Editorial contrasts historic citizen militias with 1940 defense needs. It argues today’s Minute Men must train thoroughly to face bombers and armored divisions, linking the obligation to defend the country to the spirit of Lexington and the duty of all Americans. It cites voices from Governor Baldwin and Rear Admiral Yarnell to bolster the call.
A column on display work outlines entry paths from window trimmer's helper to manager roles, stressing selling experience, advancement limits, and the artistic yet strenuous nature of the job. It notes night work restrictions for women in some states and suggests sending 25 cents to Occupational Index for more details.
Constance seeks a fifty thousand dollar loan from John Rashthorne to transform El Cabrillo ranch into a dairy operation. He pledges support if she vows to marry him and repay with profits, while she plans to hire experts and manage the venture, facing family opposition and legal threats from Don Cabrillo. John offers personal backing and protection for Nadine and the siblings as they pursue the plan.
Francis Wallace reviews how Southern colleges dominate the sport through scholarships and recruiting, while Northern conferences push for fair play. He notes faster play timing, simpler blocking schemes, and players becoming de facto quarterbacks amid evolving defenses and strategic shifts.
The piece ranks college teams and predicts key season games with Notre Dame Texas A M Washington Nebraska and others. It also notes Churchill ordering the Circumlocution Office to drop circumlocution for plain English to speed wartime administration.
The remarks offer a witty view on weather and memory from John Barrymore about seasons in California and a lighthearted biographical aside from Senator Hiram Johnson celebrating renomination. The exchange reflects political and cultural banter of the era.
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