Eisenhower on Patton Bradley roles and Normandy choice
In interview excerpts, Eisenhower recalls how he shifted Bradley into a senior ground command, while Patton sought field leadership. He explains Patton’s temperament, the purpose of Allied unity, and the deliberate decision to favor Normandy over Pas de Calais for surprise and risk management.
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Patton
Omar
Bradley
London
George
MR. Cronkite
Eisenhower
Europe
Hitler
North Africa
Alexander
Cairo
Tunisia
Middle East
Northwest Africa
Normandy
Weil
Low Countries
Brittany
France
Freddy Morgan
British Army
Channel
Pas de Calais
England
Haa
Utah Beach
Britain
Cronkite
Fesce Calais
Gen
Kormendy
Stortness
Pas de Cairns
California Public Utilities Commission Hearing on Rail Crossing
The California PUC will meet June 17 at Placentia Round Table Clubhouse to decide if the grade crossing over Santa Fe's main line at Trinidad Street near the city should stay open. Kent C. Rogers notes the 10 am hearing will determine crossing status as county declines to accept it. the panel may close the crossing or require safety devices.
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California Public Utilities Commission
Placentia
PUC
Peking Calls Laos Situation Very Grave and Dangerous
Chinese Premier Chou En Lai described the Laotian crisis as very grave and said it cannot be settled without China’s involvement. A government statement in Peking rejected Poland’s plan for a six nation Laos talks and warned against ambassadorial talks in Vientiane as illegal and useless. It urged positive proposals from any quarter to avert danger.
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Tokyo
China
Chou’ En-Jai
Peking
Yemen
Poland
Laos
Ching
Ientiane
Cochairmen
Britain
Russia
U S Laos Flights Resume Amid Bombing Claims
U S jet reconnaissance flights over Laos resumed after a one day suspension. Communist reports claim U S Navy jets intruded into the Khang Khsy and Phong Savang areas, dropping bombs and firing rockets. State Department notes a possible rescue of Lt. Klusman, shot down near the Plain of Jars, with uncertain details.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Laos
Ching
Tian
New China News Agency
U. S. Navy
Khang Khsy
Phong Savang
U.S
Navy
White House
State Department
Charles IE Kluuman
San Diego
Calif
Plain of Jars
Department
Richard J. Philips
Klusman
Award for Music Grants $50 Check For Squires
A $50 check and a music scholarship were awarded to Russell N. Squires, chairman of the music department at Long Beach State College, by Mrs. Donna Brasch, treasurer of Long Beach Sweet Adelines. The group raised the funds at a Gay 90s Roaring 20s show and dance on May 23. All 32 chorus members participated.
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Russell N. Squires
Long Beach
State College
Donna Brasch
Long Beach Sweet Adelines
Madame Nhu to Speak in New York July 7
Paris dispatch reports Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu the outspoken South Viet Nam figure will address the Conservative Pony Club in Queens New York City on July 7. Officials say arrival details are uncertain and depend on her U.S. visit developments. Separately, Canberra said Australian training teams in South Viet Nam have exchanged fire with guerrillas as Defense Minister Patridge plans post arrival deployment.
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Paris
UPI
Ngo Dinh Nhu
South Viet Nam
United States
Jher
Mme. Nhu
Pony Club
Queens
New York City
Saigon
Canberra
Shire Paltridge
Injured Deputy Recovering After High Speed Pursuit Crash
Deputy Kenneth M. McIntire, 26, remained in surgery for three hours at St. Helen's Hospital after a radio car crash in Bellflower on Artesia Boulevard. His partner Richard L. Christensen, 22, suffered minor injuries and was discharged. McIntire showed signs of improvement Tuesday.
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Bakewood
Greath
Kenneth M. McIntire
St. Helen's Hospital
Bellflower
Artesia Boulevard
Artesia Place
Richard L. Christiansen
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Stockman's Edgewater
Marina Hott
Madame Nhu
N.Y
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Corey
West
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PT Ag Down
Long Beach Bivd
Orange County
Los Angeles
St. Ascheim
Air
Au Uy
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