De Gaulle Clash With Giraud Sparks U S Tussle Over French Leadership
The piece outlines Charles De Gaulle dismissing General Henri Giraud from command and insisting on supreme authority in the French forces, prompting sharp U S disagreement voiced by Secretary Hull who warns the Committee of Liberation is not the French government. It also notes Australia reducing armed forces and allied reactions.
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Charles DeGaulle
Henri Honore Giraud
Giraud
de Gaulle
United States
Great Britain
London
France
Ermans
Rance
Nce
Vichy
Chamber of Depties
DeGaulle
Sec. Hull
United
French Committee of Liberation
Wight D. Eisenhower
Hull
S.C
Dies Committee
War Relocation Authority
Herman P. Eberharter
Penn
Congress
Cong
Eberharter
Australia arms cut sparks US debate on defense burden
A Washington Evening Star analysis argues against critics of Australia’s plan to shrink its army by 90,000 in the next year. It notes population and force ratios, compares US and Australian mobilization, and defends Senator Bilbo’s controversial positions while urging continued American representation for Mississippi in Congress.
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Australia
Yators Johnson
D-Colo
Bridges
R- 4
Wilson
A-Iowa
United Tes
United States
Bilbo
Mississippi
Senate
Senate District Committee
Mississippi Senate
Africa
Washington
Washington Evening Star
Heart
June Walker
Rascoe
World-Telegram
Rosemary Taylor
Henry Miller Temple
Zoe Akins
Ringling and Barnum & Bailey
Ernestine Clarke
Manfield Theatre
Don Gentile joins WW II aces in record aerial combat
In WWII, Capt Don S Gentile, a 23 year old Piqua Ohio native, surpasses Eddie Rickenbacker’s WWI record with 26 planes shot down. The piece notes Flying Tigers and allied adaptation of tight formations, emphasizing individual skill and courage across air warfare, concluding all these pilots are heroes.
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China
Chennault
Flying Tigers
Europe
Don S. Gentile
Eddie Rickenbacker
Piqua, O
Easter Observances and War News Highlight High Point Reflections
Residents offer varied takes from Easter gas and rationing limits to a colorful High Point parade. Analysts discuss Romanian front turmoil, food shortages, and refugees, while sentiments praise fashion, orchids, and holiday spirit amid wartime strain.
Critics push for discipline over progressive education in nation
Washington column highlights educators and teachers opposing progressive education and praising disciplined schooling as the path to civic virtue. It cites California university President Sproul criticizing free electives and notes Atlanta Boys High School teachers endorsing the anti progressive stance. The piece also surveys looming changes in wartime deferment under a potential National Service Act and shifts in Selective Service policy as labor and military needs tighten.
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Washington
Robert Sproul
California University
Sa Francisco
Eliot
Harvard
Atlanta Boys High School
America
Jack Stinnett
Congress
John M. Costello
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