Task Fleets Areas Listed by Washington Commander
Washington announces eight numerically designated task fleets with leaders and areas. Pacific Third Fleet under Halsey and Fifth Fleet under Spruance cover the Pacific. Seventh Fleet under Kinkaid in the Southwest Pacific, Ninth Fleet under Fletcher in the Aleutians, Atlantic and European Fourth Fleet under Ingraham, Eighth Fleet under Hewitt in the South Atlantic, Twelfth Fleet under Stark in the Mediterranean, European waters Tenth Fleet under King for anti submarine operations.
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Washington
Ernest J. King
Navy
U. S
Pacific
Third Fleet
William F. Halsey Jr
Fifth Fleet
Raymond
FE. Spruance
Seventh Fleet
Thomas Kincaid
Southwest Pacific
Ninth Fleet
Frank J. Fletcher
Aleutians
Atlantic
European
Fourth Fleet
Jonas Ingraham
South Atlantic
Eighth Fleet
Henry K
Cynthia Thomas Honored At Birthday Party In Hartselle
Mrs Cynthia Thomas was feted Sunday at a birthday gathering hosted by her son C J Thomas in Hartselle. A basket dinner served noon guests included Virgil West Walter Powell Elbert Turney William McNutt Claude Stephenson Leeman West Oscar Thomas C J Thomas and Cynthia Thomas plus visiting friends from nearby towns. Eighty eight attendees were counted at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Thomas
C. J. Thomas
Hartselle
Virgil West
Walter Powell
Lacon
Elbert Turney
Vinemont
William McNutt
Falkville
Claude Stephenson
Leeman West
Decatur
Oscar Thomas
Clyde Campbell
Reba
Rachell Williams
C.W. Maples
Vehicles Collide on Local Street in Walnut and Ferry
A Smallwood Motor Company car driven by Robert Stewart collided with a truck driven by William Henson at the Walnut and Ferry Streets corner about ten a.m. Damage totaled about $120 with $100 to Stewart’s car and $20 to Henson’s truck. Patrolmen McCall, Hunter and Kennedy investigated the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smallwood Motor Company
Robert Stewart
William Henson
Walnut
Ferry Streets
Stewart
Ferry
Henson
Walnut Street
McCall, Hunter and Kennedy
Alabama Democrats delay Red Cross blood donation plan
Congress rush to summer recess delays a planned joint donation by nine Alabama House members led by Rep Sparkman. The lawmakers postponed the contribution until after Congress reconvenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Alabama House
Red Cross Blood Bank
Rep
Sparkman
D.-Ala
House
Naval Strategy Of Japan In Saipan Battle
Washington reports say Japan avoided a direct clash with US sea air power at Saipan. Analysts note the fleet, likely west of the Philippines, fled or was kept back to protect bases, while carriers sent planes 500 miles west of Saipan, limiting carrier battle options and shaping the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hightower
Washington
Saipan
United States
Fifth Fleet
Saipan-Guam
Japan
Philippines
Marianas
Volcano
Bonin
Tokyo
Raymond A. Spruance
Appeal Made For Soldier Amid Mutiny Case
Mayme Jones Jason pleads for justice for Private Leo M. Jones, sentenced to 15 years and a dishonorable discharge after a disturbance at Dale Mabry Field. Four others convicted include William Mons, Jr., Joseph R Kent, Arthur Boyd, and Win E Crawley. The judge advocate review board will act strictly on legal review of the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Advocate’s Review Board
Mayme Jones-Jason
Leo M. Jones
Dale Mabry Field
Tallahassee
Fla
William J. Flemons, Jr
Washington, D. C
Joseph—R—Kent
Ark
Arthur Boyd
Summit, N. J
Win E. Crawley
Brooklyn
Ard Freed in Assault Case In Alabama
Major Waldo E. Ard former plans and training officer for the Alabama State Guard was freed on an assault with a weapon charge after the prosecuting witness requested dismissal. Mrs Margate Hancock, a hotel employee, had filed a $5 000 damage suit which was dismissed as part of the out of court settlement. Ard had resigned from the State Guard weeks earlier after a commission probe. its findings were not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Waldo E. Ard
Alabama State Guard
Court of Common Pleas
John Mathews
Hancock
Mathews
Ard
The
Legis
Lature
Dale County
State Guard
Adj
George L. Cleere
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Gene Ahern
Elmer
Terry A. Lyon
Grani
Crystal
Kroehler
Crea
OSF
Ompan UR
Alabama
Credenza Dining Room
Duncan Phyfe
Sterchi Bros
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