Birth of the Commando Legend in World War II History
The article explains how the Commando arose from Combined Operations under Lord Mountbatten and Prime Minister Churchill. It notes its diverse, multinational makeup and its raid-focused mandate during Britain’s perilous wartime defense and weapon shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
War Office
Combined Operations Command
Winston Churchill
John Dill
Imperial General Staff
D. W. Clarke
Royal Artillery
Palestine
Africa
Clarke
Mind and Work Facts From Albert Wiggam Column
Wiggam discusses traits of Germans and Japs, college entry age as intelligence indicator, and reasons for firings in 1941 office survey. Authors cited include Dr Kurt Lewin, Prof E L Thorndike, and Prof L M Terman. Survey cites 4000 workers across 76 firms with multiple causes listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Thorndike
Columbia
L. M. Terman
Stanford
Hold Everything exam and plans for new plant
The report covers a year of military department work and the Hold Everything exam. French Stamats Inc announced a $15000 one story advertising and printing plant to be built on Sixth Avenue and Fifth Street SE. A Grant Vocational School class of 50 will receive diplomas June 1. Coe College housing issues threaten sorority housing ban reversal. Forty nine Knights of Columbus candidates initiated locally. Phil Pray appointed city milk inspector and weights and measures superintendent at $60 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Department
French Stamats, Inc
Sixth Avenue
Fifth Street
Grant Vocational School
Coe College
Knights of Columbus
Phil Pray
Coe College Band Director Composes Our Governor March
Stanley Wesley, director of the Coe college military band, composed a march titled Our Governor dedicated to Gov. Clyde L. Herring. Coe R.O.T.C. cadets faced a choice between marching in the Memorial day parade or writing a piece for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Wesley
Coe College Military Band
Clyde L. Herring
Coe R.O. T. C
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