German Forces Hold Front As Soviet Push Persists
German troops cling to strong defensive positions along the Russian front as General Mud battles Red Army amid rain and floods. Soviet communique notes no major changes while Moscow press predicts continued heavy fighting to force a decisive outcome. meanwhile Granville Harris, 84, remains in his birthplace in Santa Rosa, California.
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West Texas State Holds First Assembly for Fall Term
West Texas State College at Canyon opened the fall term with a large assembly in an auditorium styled like a military hall. Officers and men of the 350th college training detachment of the Air Force met civilian students and faculty, with all faculty and military officers introduced. Dr. J A Hill, college president, spoke briefly outlining the college war program.
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Fort Riley PX finds foot powder tops sales list
At Fort Riley Kansas the army post exchange reports foot powder as the fastest selling item. The yearly volume surpasses two tons exclusive of output from four free dispensaries, a striking measure of modern cavalryman needs.
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Mountbatten Takes Over Allied Command in Asia
Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten arrived in New Delhi to assume the post as Allied commander-in-chief in southeast Asia. He was greeted by American, British and Chinese officers and is noted as a royal navy veteran and cousin of King George VI.
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MPs Taught to Spare the Red in Policing
NORTH CAMP POLK La Soldiers in the military police platoon study finger printing criminal investigation and military law to reduce arrests for minor infractions. Captain Will H Burger notes modern MPs prefer guidance over punishment and emphasize post custody consequences. He adds training includes first aid for those who must use force.
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Smuts Confers With Churchill Awaiting War Plans
London reports include Smuts, premier of South Africa, arriving for talks with Prime Minister Churchill. Observers expect discussion of a second front and final assault on Fortress Europe, postwar reconstruction, and a Dominion Premiers meeting in London next year. Smuts helped plan anti U-boat campaigns and the North Africa invasion.
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