Britain Moves Generals In Shakeup Of Commands
London announces Lieut Gen Si Arthury Smith named commander in chief of British forces in Persia and Iraq to succeed Lieut Gen Henry Pownall who becomes staff to Admiral Mountbatten. Kenneth A N Anderson takes eastern Britain post, Morgan becomes chief instructor, Lord moves to London district command.
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London
Prb
Si Arthury Smith
London Military District
Persia
Iraq
Ir Henry Pownell
Pownall
Admiral Mountbatten
Southeast Asia
War Office
Kenneth A. N. Anderson
First Army
Tunisia
Britain
J. A. H. Gammnel
Liew
W. D. Morgan
Woolwich
Henry C. Lord
Lord
Smith
Dyess Recalls Japanese Brutality Against POWs in Philippines
The sixteenth instalment of Colonel W. E. Dyess's wartime narrative details the torture and execution of three American officers by Japanese guards at a Luzon camp. It recounts naked flogging, horrific beatings, and a final execution by beheading, with camp spectators and guarded commentary from prisoners. The passage ends noting a later brutal torching of a barrio and a Japanese officer parading a severed head.
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Cabsnatuan
Luzon
Macro
Erijia
Navy Leutenant
Hanus
Chicago
Ubey Sul
Liere
Naval Leutenant
Shorher
United States Army
Hanlet
Caban- Rian
Fitiping
150 Juveniles Arrested After Weekend Raids
Chief Duke Carver pledged continued raids on pool halls and taverns after weekend sweeps netted about 150 juveniles, mostly zoot-suiters, who were released after their knives were confiscated. Federal cases included three youths over 18 for failing to carry draft cards. other arrests covered car theft burglary running away and sex offenses.
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Duke Curyer
Carver
Nome
Casualties Two A Officers Missing
Army and Navy announce casualties among South Texas servicemen. Navy personnel wounded in action include Marvin T. Stall San Antonio private US Marine Corps mother Mrs Mary Stall Weldon O Stautvenberger private first class US Marine Corps mother Mrs Myrtle Bailey San Antonio James L Sullivan private US Marine Corps mother Mrs Myrtle K Sullivan San Juan James K R Tollett private US Marine Corps brother Jackson C Tollett Carrizo Springs Army personnel missing in action in European areas First Lieut Myron J Dmochowsky wife Mrs Edwina Dmochowski San Antonio Second Lieut James L Wilkinson wife Mrs Mary Dime Walkinson
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Army
Navy
South Texas
Marvin T. Stall
U. S. Marine Corps
Mary Stall
San Antonio
Weldon O. Stautvenberger
Marine Corps
Myrtle 8. Bailey
James L. Sullivan
Ss Marine Corps
Myrtle K. Sullivan
San Juan
James KR. Tollett
U.S. Marine Corps
Jackson C. Tollett
Carrizo Springs
Myron J. Dmochowski
Edwina Dmochowski
James L. Wilkinson
Mary Dime Walkinson
Bond quota surpassed in Albany Texas event
Albany Texas February 14 news item reports Lieut. Col. W F Quess home county airman hero led a drive that exceeded its fourteenth War Bond quota of 915000 dollars. War Bond chairman John P Sedwick announced the achievement and praised local supporters.
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Albany
Texas
Shackellord
W. F. Quess
John P. Sedwick Hies
Menuhin English Lesson Stirs Columbia Audience
The renowned violinist Menuhin offers an English lesson during a Columbia recital, prompting remarks on language, artistry, and perceived perfection. Report notes the audience’s reaction as pockets of clarity and controversy amid the performance.
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Humphrey Bogart
Fox
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Staten Army
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Glark
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Thad
Stroil
Siroil Laboratories, Inc
Retroit
Michigan
Siroil Ai Aut Drug Stores
Chegit
Airea
Menuhin
Columbia
Bath Black Hawk
Mary
Agnsin
Cara
The
Maritime Commission
Philuemonte Symphony
CBS Network
United States Rubber Company
Fixth Avenue
Rockefeller Center
New York
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