Aerial warfare still in infancy and evolving tactics
A wide view from air force and ground officers notes aerial warfare remains in its infancy with planes and weapons improving yet tactics, cooperation with ground troops evolving, and effectiveness limited by defences. It cites British experience and General Chennault as illustrating need for revised air tactics and training. Poultry note and lighter items follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Hattles
Europe
Africa
Pacific
Chennault
Finland and Nazi Ties Through Fear of Russia
Raymond Clapper discusses Finland's pro German tilt amid fear of Russia, noting Finns view Germany as a shield against Moscow while Mannerheim avoids direct Nazi control. He warns that Finnish secret police intimidates allies, but average Finns favor America and seek postwar relief from Russia. Stable northern Europe peace hinges on Russia concessions and handling long standing anti Russian sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapper
Russia
Finland
Raymond Clapper
Stockholm
Thie
Europe
Uséla
Sweden
Nnland
Marshal Mannerheim
Germany
Einmler
Friends of America
Washington
Fin
America
Stalin
Moscow
Women Voices for Absent Servicemen in Wartime Run
Ruth Millett urges women to act while husbands and sons fight abroad. She argues that patriotic letters from soldiers reflect shared views, and women should use their votes and influence now to ensure those ideas shape the nation. If they stay silent, Johnny’s voice goes unheard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett
Johnny
America
Yesen War Letters Reflect Harsh Frontline Reality
A reader’s note from the German front in Russia laments intensified raids and crushed homes, while Rev. Dr. Ralph W. Sockman urges graduating nurses to honor their calling by tending the wounded and comforting others amid bombs and blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesen
Russia
Ralph W. Sockman
New York
Dams Blast Signals Invasion Support Debate
A guest editorial weighs the Moehne and Eder dam breaches as possible invasion signal. It notes mines rather than bombs breached the dams, implying new techniques could threaten Germany’s industry and transport. The piece cautions against overreliance on these events as decisive for an early second front.
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Germany
Ernie Pyle Reports Bizerte Ruin Mirrors Verdun In Tunisia
ERNIE PYLE describes northern Tunisia as a war zone far harsher than the south. wrecked tanks, burned vehicles, and destroyed bridges line the roads. Bizerte is cited as a near Verdun level ruin after prolonged bombing, with civilians displaced and Arab demonstrations recounted.
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Ernie Pyle
Tunisia
Tunisian
Bizerte
Piano Pupils to Present Recital at Miss Finley School
Ten years ago in Huron, piano pupils Grace Finley included Maxine Johnson Mary Haney Virginia Dumdey Doris Anderson Mary Jean Scruby Harold Van Heuvelen Mar lixs Cummins Byrne Anderson Macel Eggleston Zelda Lauters performed at a Monday recital hostess Miss Marcella Smith Gladys Nelson Mary Steele hosted a dinner bridge at Hotel Marvin Hughitt prizes won by Thelma Anderson and Margaret Engel bretsen Miss Marge O Ready attended.
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Grace Finley
Maxine Johnson
Mary Haney
Virginia Dumdey
Doris Anderson
Mary Jean Scruby
Harold van Heuvelen
Marlixs Cummins
Byrne Anderson
Macel Eggleston
Zelda Lauters
Marcella Smith
Gladys
Nelson
Mary Steele
Marvin Hughitt
Thelma ‘Anderson
Margaret Engelbretsen
Marge O’ready
B. McElligott
Gladys Geiger
Kansas City
H. L. Wilkinson
C. F. Koepp
Loma Linda
Cal
C. N. McTivaine
Howard Axelrad
Sioux Falls
Jack Newman
Howard Saylor
Robert Sheeks
Kirk Wheeler
George Crowell
War ration calendar updates and civil defense class notice
War calendar entries list several ration stamp expirations including Blue GOH JT and EZ marks on May 31 and June 1. Stamp 18 in book 1 becomes valid for sugar until August 15. Stamp 17 shoes expires June 18. Weekly Civilian Defense classes meet Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m. at Junior High School Building room 108, instructor C P Parrott. Red Cross chairwoman Ruth Bonafen Bhaghena at 3979 ur 686.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mey
Goh
God Foods
Messenger Service
C. P. Parrott
Broadway Gossip Roundup From Dizzy Showbiz World
A stream of Hollywood and Broadway updates features Errol Flynn illness, Bernard Baruch job talks, Carole Landis baby plans, George Montgomery and Dinah Shore romance, Tallulah Bankhead life story offer, Frank Murphy social buzz, Sinatra-Dorsey talks, Ben Bernie recovery, Babe Ruth daughter birth, Nelson Eddy lookalikes, and various industry machinations including stocktakes, broadcasts, and casting whispers across entertainment, politics, and war effort fundraisers.
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Errol Flynn
FDR
Bernard Baruch
Carole Landis
Chicago
George Montgomery
Dinah Shore
Tallulah Bankhead
Supreme Court
Frank Murphy
Zorina
Frank Sinatra
Tommy Dorsey
Dorsey
Sinatra
General Amusements Corp
Ben Bernie
Dorothy Ruth Sullivan
Babe Ruth
Kitty Carlisle
Arthur Lyons
Leon Henderson
Nelson Eddy
Second Loveys Are Tough Even If You Don’t Look It
Fort Knox article describes a 10 minute officer candidate test for armor school recruits. It outlines a brutal crawl through trenches with mines or firecrackers, barbed wire, machine gun fire, and a skid technique using a steel helmet. The piece mocks baby-faced lieutenants and depicts extreme hazing.
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Washington
Fort Knox
Armored Force School
Shanderstorn
Teach Second Lieutenants to Crawl Under Fire
A stark exhortation underscores the brutal demands of trench warfare as seasoned soldiers recount crawling from their trench to an enemy’s, with some men doing it in four minutes. The speaker warns contempt for second lieutenants, urging respect and discipline when encountered.
Women to Train for Signal Corps Roles in WAAC
In Omaha on May 25 the Seventh Service Command begins first women training classes for signal corps work. About 60 per class will study radio code, teletype, switchboards at Trinidad Colorado and St Louis Missouri. Trainees receive six months total with after enlistment, then active duty with WAAC. More than 4,000 have pre service training. 2,000 more sought in WAACs. Details from WAAC offices or Signal Corps civilian personnel HQ Seven Service Command Omaha.
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Omaha
Neb
Seventh Service Command
Signal Corps
WAAC
Civil Service
Army
Waacs
Pergonnel
Seven Service Command
Aha
Beadle County Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Travels
Beadle County residents and relatives are noted in a string of short updates. Leta James of Colony visits parents, Evelyn Palmer from Wolsey stays with Wayne Traver, Lyle Mincx from Nyssa visits grandmother Louisa Harrington in Bonilla, Emma Winegar travels to Miller, Irvin and Lloyd Miller call on Burmmett in Sturgis, Carol Christianson of Mellette visits Bonilla friends, and Tollefson and Dahlin family visits occur around Hu Ron and Bonilla with Pettersons noted.
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Bonilla Leta James
Colone
F. W. James
Eckelburger
Tulare
AC. Lghren
Ardeth
Evelyn Palmer
Wolsey
Wayne Traver
Lyle Mincx
Nyssa
Ore
Bonilla
Louisa Harrington
Emma Winegar
Miller
Irving Miler
Lloyd Swaney
Sturgis
Burmmett
Carol Christianson
Mellette
Tollefson
Huron
Son Born to St Lawrence Couple in May
May 21 a son named David Lee was born to Mr and Mrs Tudor Jones at a Miter hospital in St Lawrence. The birth was reported by the couple in a special dispatch dated May 25.
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ST. Lawrence
Tudor Jones
Miter Hospital
David Lee
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Undermining Europe
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Verdun
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Werryville
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United Press
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France
Chris
Creca Headquarters
Odd Fellow
Red Cross
Ruth
Bonafen Bhaghena
Dorothy Kilgallen
Broadway
Gotham
Dirk Gables
LaGuardia
Flower
Ben Hecht
Secretoany Knox
Mary Pickford
Canady
George Jesse
Beverly Whitney
Hedy Lamarr
John Loder
Arline Judge
Doughgirls” Road Company
Aileen Whelan
Virginia Field 1
Jimmy Bryant Rele
Bi Boze
California
Ning Rothschild
Invin Minus
Peter
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