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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1948
Page
10
Hal Boyle reflects on John J. Pershing’s death and the evolution of the U S Army from frontier horsemen to modern mechanized force. The piece contrasts Pershing’s disciplined, rough army era with the mid century shift to engines, educated enlisted personnel, and revised pay and discipline standards.
The piece recalls John J. Pershing launching the American Army in 1918 and guiding its early years. It notes his iron will and price paid in victory, contrasting him with Lee and Eisenhower, and praises his lifelong aristocratic military resolve. It mentions his death at 87 and the bond with old cavalrymen.
Major General Lewis B. Hershey is restored as Director of Selective Service by President Truman. He led the agency in 1941 and organized the draft for 10,000,000 armed forces and 36,000,000 registered for service. Registration for 18 to 25 year olds is planned to begin around August 16, with 19 to 24 eligible for the draft. volunteers for a one year term may also enlist.
The 240000 bridge over the Pea River one mile south of Geneva will open to traffic in November. Construction superintendent Fewell announced yesterday that the new wooden bridge is nearly finished and the approach filling will continue for about two months.
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