The Long Count and Allied Errors in World War II
The article argues the Allies missed key chances after Mussolini’s resignation and highlights the power of air power to force capitulation. It cites Meade, Tunney, and Hitler as references to long counts and stresses need for rapid follow up by diplomats and planners to prevent further setbacks in Europe. It questions whether more long counts are needed in Romania Hungary and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Rome
Sicily
Naples
Mussolini
Meade
Gettysburg
Lee
Tunney
Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Adolf Hitler
Dunkerque
Raymond Clapper
London
O.W.I
Italy
Eisenhower
Roosevelt
O.wv.1
Badoglio
North Africa
Tunisia
Pantelleria
Palermo
Ialy
Churchill
Europe
Romania
Hungary
Germany
Roosevelt reportedly backs Willkie over Dewey in 1940 race
The president reportedly favors Willkie over Dewey for the presidency though neither is his first choice. The remark frames a cautious White House preference amid party maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Willkie
Dewey
Beckley Sewer Board finances questioned by city editor
Beckley residents await a full accounting from Mayor A. K. Minter on sewer finances. The article notes only about half of users pay, with 17 000 dollars in sewer fees on hand versus 29 000 collected last year, plus questions on spending, bond retirement, and a pending court case affecting fee collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
A. K. Minter
Sanitary Board
Supreme Court
Local bodies set to vote on library funding Tuesday
Three levy bodies the city council the county court and the board of education meet Tuesday to approve budgets and levies taxpayers may attend to voice opinions on library funding suggested increases for the library include 1000 from the board 17000 from the city and 1000 from the county to bolster services and establish branch libraries remarks emphasize independence from gratuities and stronger financial basis for the library's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
County Court
Board of Education
Public Library
W.P.A
Basil
Alltendant
Beclay and Bluefield Heat Sparks Friendly Lemonade Swap
Five Bales children mourn Bounce the shepherd poisoned and buried with affection. Beckley cooler than Bluefield on a hot week, both towns share 87 degree highs. A wagging memory of dog Bounce and a reporter's past obituary missteps linger in county tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd McIntyre
Billy
Betty
Barbara
Buddy
Barry Bales
Bounce
Woodrow Bales
Bales
Beckley
Bluefield
Mercer County
Chamber of Commerce
Beckley Water Company
BECKLEY AREA SERVICE MEN RECEIVE PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS
Ensign William Bone of Pine knob earns navy wings and orders to Fort Lauderdale after Corpus Christi ceremony. Paul Pegram and Carl Jessup advance in army air force while Henry Smith completes Great Lakes boat training. Private Garten reports from Sicily with tales of boxing and North Africa to Sicily. New recruits from Fort Thomas head to Camp Wheeler, Barkeley, Miami Beach and nearby posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illiam Thomas
Tommy” Bone
William Bone
Pineknob
United States Naval Air Force
Corpus Christi
Texas
Ensign Bone
Marsh Fork High School
Morris Harvey College
Charleston
Guthrie-Morris-Campbell Company
Naval Air Corps
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Fleet
Paul Pegram
R. C. Carter
Edgewood Drive
Beckley
United States Army Air Force
Tommy Lone
South Pacific
Carl Monroe Jessup
J. M. Jessup
Pearl Harbor
Maxwell Field
Alabama
Jessup
Stoco High School
Henry Francis Smith
Joe Smith
Great Lakes
Illinois
Naval Training Station
Sicily
Edward E. Garten
Leslie A. Garten
Mabscott
United States Army
Garten
Western Union Telegraph Company
Navy
North Africa
Mediterranean
Army
Garden
Fort Eustis
Virginia
Camp Pickett
Woodrow Wilson High School
Uncle Sam’s Army
Fort Thomas
Kentucky
Infantry Rtc
Camp Wheeler
Georgia
Howard L. Green
Medical
Camp Barkeley
James E. Meadows
East Beckley
Army Air Forces Rtc
RTC
Miami Beach
George W. Rickman, Jr
George Young
McAlpin
Allies plan new war directives in Canada in mid August
The piece reports a high level Allied conference in Quebec under Roosevelt and Churchill to chart fresh war directives. It notes Axis pressure in Europe, renewed Allied success from Sicily, and indications of a possible Western front against Germany alongside growing cooperation with Russia and a widened Mediterranean route to the Indian Ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirke L. Sewison
A.P
Europe
Quebec
Roosevelt
Churchill
Canada
Mediterranean
Italy
Indian Ocean
Middle East
Russia
Sicily
Dnieper
Bryansk
Smolensk
Kharkov
London
Moscow
Japan
Germany
Losing Terrence House Drives Ann to Stark Resolve
Ann prepares to leave Terrence House after burning of her grandmother's will and a failed romance with Jerry Lane. Bert offers quiet support, Gibbs seeks minerals, and rain-drenched figures Jack Mason and Mary Lee arrive as Ann contemplates packing up with Matilda the bird as her only companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Bert
Terrence House
Jerry
Jerry Lane
Gibbs
Matilda
Rand
Grand Gussie
Mor
Jack Mason
Mary Lee
Jack
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Raleigh Register
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Buckley
W. Va
Hinton
W. Randolph Norton
Associated Press
National Advertising
THE
Katz Agency
Fifth Avenue, New York City
Downs
West Virginia
Ieee
Randolph Norton
Monroe County
Sinks Grove
Monroe
Pegram
4Th Ferrying Group
Memphis
Tennessee
Beckley College
Jonben
James Pegram
Camp Claiborne
Louisiana
Henry F. Smith
Mike Pachuta
Callaway Heights
Nashville
Armed Forces
Camp Blanntling
Corporal Pachuta
Skelton
AVING
Tllinvis
Charles E. McCutcheon
Edgar McCutcheon
Eccles
Seaman McCutcheon
Trap Hill
Connecticut
Clay Ducan
Mitchell Field
New York
Coal City
Fireco
Army of the United States
Raleigh County
Fort Mccarton Thomas
Air Forces Center
Signal
Keesler Field
Mississippi
Harry D. Stone
Crab Orchard
Lawrence T. Williams
Pettus
Adelaide Hazeltine
Teke
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