Army structure and division sizes explained
The article explains military organization from squad to army group, detailing typical sizes: squad with riflemen and Browning gun, platoon with machine gun and bazookas, company with mortars and recoilless rifles, division with tanks and field guns, and army group overseen by a general. It notes the ideal counts and contrasts with actual postwar forces, listing divisions, commanders, and locations. It mentions General J Lawton Collins as chief of staff and cites 89 divisions at wartime peak versus about 10 in existence at the time, with several divisions stationed in the United States, Japan, Korea, and Germany.
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J. Lawton Collins
Second Armored
Third Infantry
32Nd Airborne
Japan
Germany
Korea
Pentagon
Army Pyramid: Structure from Squad to Battalion
Excerpt describes the army as an inverted pyramid built from the eight man squad to the battalion. It explains the squad of ten to twelve men led by a sergeant, the platoon of four squads under a lieutenant, the company of four platoons led by a captain, and the battalion of four companies.
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Marlow Rion
A Night of Secrets and Tense Revelations
Billie discovers Jack’s bags and mementos, including photos of Jack with his first wife and a dancing partner, as Ben confronts her about love and marriage. Ellie remains calm while Billie faces the past and contemplates future companionship over romance.
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Kesh
Ashers
Erik
Jack
Withers
Janet
Eile
Ben
Long Beach
Gald
Billie
Ara
Gie
Beltex
Wes
Beeni
Cotton Terms Continued from Page One
The article explains 15.5 cents per pound for cotton terms. Penalties for marketing excess may be paid to the county PMA committee and a marketing card issued, or buyers may collect penalties on sold cotton. County meetings with buyers will outline responsibilities. speakers include M. E. Finn, Walter Luimher, E. W. Copeland, and Mr. McMahon. Counties represented: Clark, Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike, Sevier, Union.
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PMA
M. E. Finn
Walter Luimher
E. W. Copeland
Mr. McMahon
Clark
Columbia
Hempstead
Howard
Lafayette
Little River
Miller Nevada
Ouachita
Pike Sevier
Union
Bombers Hit Hungnam Plant in New North Korea Raid
About 50 B 29s struck Hungnam on Korea s east coast in a new attack. The chemical and metal plant of the Chosen Nitro Fertilizer Co produced nitric acid for explosives and magnesium aluminum and copper. The mission reported thick smoke and flames rising to 6000 feet after the initial strike.
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Tokyo
Hungnam
North Korea
Chosen
Koren) Nitro Fertilizer Co
Claude E. Putnam
Jacksbotte
Tex
Putnam
Koresh
Manthrian
Onikaieckaft
Red losses described as frightful by MacArthur spokesman
Continued report notes across the 100 mile land perimeter of the box-like front. A MacArthur spokesman called Red losses frightful, adding grim context to the ongoing engagement.
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MacArthur
North Korea Offensive Prolongs as New U.S. Units Arrive
The last official Mac Arthur tally put enemy casualties at 37,500 dead and wounded. North Korean forces show no sign of easing, possibly fixing the offensive even if losses soar. New U.S. Army Second Division troops joined the front after landing Monday as the Eighth Army reported a pause with local attacks but no major drives. Air and ground commands cautioned that it is premature to declare a turning tide, though the danger is described as worsening before improving.
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MacArthur
U. S. Eighth Army
Korea
Father Adopts Son Name in Bolivia Tribe
In a Bolivian indigenous community, a father legally changes his name to take his newborn son’s name, adding a phrase meaning father of. The move highlights naming customs and family ties within the tribe known as Simone and Indian.
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Simone
Bolivia
Atlantic Pact Nations Call Arms Board
London August 1 12 Atlantic pact nations summoned the pact fulltime military board for talks. American French and British military men arrived from Washington to join deputies already two weeks into plans to speed rearmament of the west against aggression. Standing group chairman Lieut Gen Willis D Crittenberger and Lord Tedder among those present.
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London
Washington
West
Willis D. Crittenberger
USS Army
Lord Tedder
Britain
Royal Air
Secret council debates defense plans for Western Europe
Lieut Gen Paul avg Frénehatnig reports four days of secret sessions. Deputies depart to inform governments of decisions and recommendations to boost defense production in Western Europe. Charles M Spofford declines to release details, citing the nature of the group's work. Sessions adjourned for the weekend and resume today.
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eRlored
Paul Avg Frénehatnig
Sesiona
Induhéed
Froducsion
Europe
Arhérican Chalermin
Charles M
Spofford
More Fish Than Fishermen In St John’s Waters
In St John’s Nord Ab fishermen face scarce crews though waters hold potential catches. Fishermen boycott Salvador waters after failing to secure a set price for their haul, limiting harvest.
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St. John’s
Nord
Ifr
Salvador
First Aid To Sore Eyes Lavoptik Eye Relief
Lavoptik promotes eye comfort with soothing blend for sore inflamed itchy burning eyes and granulated eyelids. Thirty years of success promises relief or money back. Eye-cup included and available at druggists.
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Algo
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