Eisenhower Explains North Africa Victory Strategy
General Eisenhower described the North Africa campaign’s end as a joint effort with the Eighth Army drawing the enemy’s main force and the First Army delivering the decisive knockout punch. He praised Sir Harold Alexander for the westward feint and the unified command that surprised German forces and caused their disarray and collapse. He cited reinforced Allied morale from Britain, the United States, and local French authorities.
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Worth Africa
Dwight D. Eisenhower
North Africa
Eighth Army
Harold Alexander
Alexander
First Army
Eisenhower
Britain
United States
Merle Andrews Heads State Dental Assistants
Merle Andrews of Huron was elected president of the South Dakota Dental Assistants Association at the state convention. Lucille Hoffman of Sioux Falls is vice president and Kett Darling of Huron is secretary treasurer. The 1944 meeting will be held in Mitchell, adjoining the South Dakota Dental Society convention.
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Merle Andrews
Huron
South Dakkota Dental Assistants Association
Lucille Hoffman
Si Falls
Kett Darling
Mitchell
South Dakota Dental Society
City Commissioners Proceedings May 3 1943 Meeting Minutes
City commissioners meet May 3 1943 with all members present. Minutes from April 21 1943 Civil Service actions approved including seniority list and lawful employment under city ordinances. Several bills approved for payment to multiple vendors. Western Material Company bid accepted for used bulldozer. Bond for A J Larson as City officer approved. Department assignments for coming year set: Police and Fire A J Larson. Public Property and Street Cecil D Bartholow.
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Chamberlain
Larson
Guy of Haron Civil Service Commission
Bartholow
Kautz
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Peptage
Saldom Toyeon
Huron Pub. Co
N. W. Bull Telephone
Waibel Hardware Co
Avenue Lumber and Imin. Co
Artz
Wilson - Barber Auto Co
Dakota Sash and Door Co
American In
France
American Traincoat Co
James Crow and Son
Westinghouse Electric Co
Akron Brasy Co
Richard Ewing Chemical Co
Tlaw Cap
Thompson
Hayward Chem. Co
R. C. Jackson
Geo. Belt
W. Walner
D. A
N. W. Pub. Service Co
Peter Mintener Lumber Co
Partholaw
Kuuyty
Oil
Western Material Company of
Sioux Falls
Street Department
Wautz
A. J. Larson
Cltyoner
Krutz
Police and Fire
Cecil D. Bartholow
Waterworks and Revenue Action Notes by City Officials
City officials discuss finances and revenue in a terse motion and adjournment note. References to the mayor and attorney illustrate ongoing administrative deliberations on utilities and public works. The fragment shows municipal concerns over sewerage and water services with limited readable names.
Allies summon trio of British chiefs in India theater
The article notes Field Marshal Sir Archibald Wavell Admiral Sir James Somerville and Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Peirse traveling to the Indian theater. Their meeting with Roosevelt and Churchill may steer allied plans for Balkan or mid eastern operations and address a potential Japanese offensive. The three leaders are expected to discuss strategy and joint actions with high stakes for the war.
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Sap
Tojo
Nippon
Roosevelt- Churchill
Archibald Wavell
James Somerville
Richard Peirse
Tokyo
Flitter the Hun
Balkans
Waryell-Somerville-Peirse
Invasion plans amid monsoon hindrances and Allied shifts
Fragmentary report outlines Allied activity in Asia as monsoon rains constrain operations in India and China during a strategic tense period. It notes Britain and Russia facing the Axis, with anticipation of broader moves against Japan and a cautious stance on Europe.
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Bay of Bengal
India
Europe
Mikado
Britain
Russia
Hitler
Japan
Drive Against the Japs Aimed at Burma Road Opening
The article notes the United Nations must launch a major assault to expel Japan from Burma and reopen the Burma Road to supply China. It envisions a waterborne expedition across Burma as the next phase once conditions permit.
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United Nations
Burma
China
Army medical corps grows with battle casualties surge
The army reports a dramatic rise in medical personnel in response to battle deaths. Over 35,000 medics are now serving, with casualty rates doubling and medical staff numbers tripling since earlier periods of conflict.
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Charles de Gaulle
Nearlo
John M. Haute
Commissior
LA Phen
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TICH
Walt
Chy
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South Pacific
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U. S
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