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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1948

Page

11

Army to by August 1 Revise Enlisted Grade Titles and Career Fields

A government note from Army personnel officials announces a complete revision of enlisted grade titles effective August 1 under General Omar Bradley. The change ends line versus technician distinctions and introduces a career field structure for most soldiers and many officers, with a new recruit entry path and automatic promotions in basic training. Sleeve insignia will shrink and color differentiate combat from non combat troops.

Omar N. Bradley Army Chief of Staff Army Department of the Army

Revival to be Held at Longview Church of God

The revival at Longview Church of God in Cullman county will feature Rev. Silas Mefford and wife as song directors and special singers each night this week. Local residents attended church events and visits with relatives in Decatur, Eva, Florence, and Birmingham over the weekend.

Ing Decatur Lumis Bentley Flint Cullman County Lewis Chaffin Irene Brown Eva W. T. Mooneyham Jr Glover Carrol Dave Carrol Melvin Moody Montgomery Poplar Bluff Church of God Billie Chaffin Florence G. Mikell J. A. Garrison Mesdames Pattie Lyle Joe Barcliff Kittie Johnston Ben Blevins R. C. Miller Fannie Abbott

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