MacArthur as Chief of Staff A Soldier’s Force of Nature
The piece portrays General Douglas MacArthur as the youngest chief of staff in U.S. Army history, a polarizing figure who faced criticism from officers and society alike. It highlights his modernization drive, willingness to clash with Congress, support from Franklin D. Roosevelt, and distinctive personal style including risky fashion choices and a disciplined, dramatic leadership approach.
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Bob Considine
United States Army
Gen
MacArthur
Washington Society
Stotesbury
Hoover
Army
White House
Congress
Detroit
Billy Mitchell
Mitchell
General Headquarters Air Force
House Military Appropriations Committee
Philippine Scouts
Arthur MacArthur
Islands
Douglas
Franklin D. Roose
MacArt
Roosevelt
Hugh Johnson
Poe
Menamur
Malin Craig
Philippines
Hind
AEF
Army-Navy Club
Washington
MacArthur Birthday Message From Battle Front Speaks Volumes
The piece honors General Douglas MacArthur on his January 30 birthday. It recalls his public oratory and wartime leadership, noting his poise under danger at Bataan and Cor regidor. The writing highlights his influence on morale as U S forces fought in the Pacific theater and sparks reverent reflections on his legacy.
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MacArthur
Sutherland Wins Philippine Highest Honor in Elkins
Maj. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland of West Virginia receives the Philippines highest decoration. The Elkins Rotary Club heard former Gov. H. G. Kump recount his career while noting Sutherland serves as Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s chief of staff. Also active in the Philippines are Brig. Gen. William E. Brougher and Maj. John P. West from West Virginia.
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Elkins
Richard K. Sutherland
Douglas MacArthur
Youth workers move to Lock Six quarters on Kanawha
About 600 youths in the NYA Project relocated to new quarters at Lock Six on the Kanawha River yesterday. The move followed wartime operations at the nearby naval ordnance plant that forced them from South Charleston.
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Jnya
South Charleston
Lock Six
Kanawhs River
Naval Ordnance Plant
Navy Promotes Davis Ballard Davis to higher rating
The commanding officer yesterday announced the advancement of Davis Ballard Davis son of A B Davis of 230 Fifth Avenue South Charleston. He moves from seaman first class to torpedeman third class in the JSN rating.
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Ballard C. Davis
A. B. Davis
Fifth Avenue
South Charleston
Seaman First Clesel Torpedors
JSN
Peggy trains pilots for Army and Navy forces
She has taught men to fly and turned out pilots for both the Army and the Navy. Peggy shows equal loyalty to all branches, and her favorite cigarettes are Camel, which she calls milder in every way.
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Lennox
Peggy Lennox
CAA
Randolph
Pensacola
Peggy
Army
Navy
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Commonwealth
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Oome
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