Leahy and MacArthur Discussed as Possible Supreme Commander
Washington sources speculated that an American general, possibly George C. Marshall or Dwight D. Eisenhower, might be chosen as supreme commander of all United Nations land, air, and sea forces. The idea hinges on leadership talent and the need for unified strategic command across theaters, with other contenders named.
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Washington
Dtv
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George C. Marshall
Army
United Nations
Marshell
Wiliam BD
Leahy
Douglas
F.D
Roosevelt
Webias
Vichy
White House
Macarthur
United Natons
Stalin
Chiang Kai-Saek
Wave
Churchill
Simiari Sars
Russia
Australia
Libya
Global Offensive Prompted by Rapid Countermeasures
The piece argues that world powers expect a worldwide offensive sooner than previously thought. It notes officials once believed large actions were a year or more away but now signal drastic countermeasures could occur at any time, citing losses in Libya and Sevastopol and a Japanese invasion of the Aleutians as proof that the UN cannot indefinitely give up strategic bases without risking its grand offensive.
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Libya
Sevastopol
Aleutians
United Nations
Four Sentenced in Federal Court in Dyer Act Case
Two San Antonio youths Jack Bary aged 18 and Forrest Blake aged 20 and two Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri soldiers were sentenced by Federal Judge Merrill Olis in Springfield for violating the Dyer Act. Bary and Blake received 18 months each for transporting stolen autos across state lines. The soldiers received 30 and 18 months respectively.
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San Antonio
Fort Leonard
Wood
Merrill Olis
Springfield
Jack Bary
Forrest Blake
Washington
Cie
United States
Crashes Kill 13 Army Plane Crews Across West South
Army officials report 13 dead in five crashes across the Midwest South and Southwest. Canadian twin motor trainers in Vancouver flames kill three. Five more die in a bomber crash near Trenton Georgia and two in another near Fort Valley Georgia. Names include Lieut Parker Everett Sgt Jack B Jones Cp Robert W Shores Cpl Joseph H Plow Lieut John J Offut Robert E Adams Kenneth David Weir Jacob A Neff Earl Hobson Earl B Wood Warren E McMurtray Ralland F Carrigan Thomas R Fhurman Jr.
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FY Micromeneal News Service
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South
Southwest
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Sioux City
Towa
Army
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Elk City
Okla
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Tucson
Ariz
Robert W. Shores
Bentonville
Ark
Joseph H. Plow
Des Plaines
Ill
Trenton
Fort Valley
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New Castle
Robert E Adams
Huron
Kenneth David Weir
Denver
Phoenix
Lake
Jacob A. Neff
Lancaster
Lake Charles
Greenville
Greenville Army Air Base
Lsted
Fient
Earl Hobson
Cliot
Los Angeles
Calif
San J Pattes
Earl B. Wood
Corsicana
Texas
Jeter
Beaumont
Warren E. McMurtray
McComb
Miss
Ralland F. Carrigan
St. Johnsbury
Thomas R.fhurman Jr
Palestine
Erksdale Field
Army Fliers Seek Missing Plane in Texas Search
Army fliers in the San Antonio area joined a search for a second naval plane that failed to land at Corpus Christi after a flight from Midland last Sunday. One plane crashed five miles north of San Antonio, killing Ensign H. F. Herbert. Officials urged all returning aircraft to be on alert and continued searches for the missing ship.
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Corpus Christ
Midland
H. F. Herbert
Serve The Light Honors Young Texans In The Armed Forces
The newspaper notes Serve The Light saluting Texans serving in the 64 armed forces. Today it presents the young men who answered the nation's call to colors and join the military ranks.
Japs Attack Horn Island In Allied Airdrome Raid
United Nations officials report an ineffective high altitude bombing by Japanese bombers against the Allied airdrome on Horn Island near Cape York. General MacArthur's headquarters released the statement noting the attack, aimed at a key staging area for operations against New Guinea.
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Australia
INS
Horn Island
Cape York
MacArthur
Congress to Resume Study of Farm Bill Debates over parity loans
Senators and House members near agreement on a $680 million farm bill while a senate vote on full parity loans for six crops prompts split opinions. Cannon warns of a veto, as a stopgap $65 million July funding bill clears the Senate to fund Agriculture Department operations and meet pay day.
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Washington
House
Department of Agriculture
Senate
Charman
Cannon
House Appropriations Committee
Agriculture Department
Roosevelt
Houston Flood Lifts as Rain Ends in Harris County
Houston officials reported flood threats fading as bayous receded and skies cleared after four days of rain totaling 3 to 11 inches. The death of 13 year old Martin Gonzales in Buffalo Bayou was linked to swimming. Damage focused on roads after a government order limited surfacing materials. crops suffered in cotton and peanut fields.
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Houston
Harris County
Buffalo Bayou
Martin Gonzales
Transport Loses Only One Plane in 5,000,000 Miles
United States Army Air Transport Service in Australia reports 5,000,000 miles flown in five months with only one plane lost to an accident. Aircraft delivered artillery, ammunition, and medical supplies across vast distances, including Bataan and the Philippines. Brig. Gen. Rush B. Lincoln leads the air force with Group Capt. Harold Gatty as chief aide in this Australian operation.
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Melbourne
United States Army Air Transport Service
Rush B. Lincoln
United States Army
Alr Force
Harold Gatty
Variety Program At Catholic Center Features Local Talent
Medora Woodson Grist af Blatica accordionist will appear in a variety program Wednesday evening at the USC National Catholic Community service. Connie Dwyer June Baird and Prankie Watters sing, Potsie Long plays piano, with a German reader. Corinne Taytoe Royall conducts. Host Rev Felician Conk.
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Medora Woodson Grist Af Blatica
Usc-National Catholic Community Service
Connie Dwyer
June Baird
Prankie Watters
Potsie Long
Corinne Taytoe Royall
San Jose
Contract for Dental Clinic Awarded in Brownwood Camp
A contract for construction of a dental clinic at Camp Bowie Brownwood was awarded to A & Olekey of San Antonio per Lieut. Col. T. M. Osborne. George P. O Rourke, U S. San Antonio district engineer, announced. Denpireliay company of Dallas won housing for field hospital units at Camp Swift Bas tro. Martin and Grace of Dallas awarded work on railroads for the air forces training school at Bun Marcos.
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A &. Olekey
San Antonio
Contrast
Camp Bowie
Brownwood
T. M. Osborne
U. S
Disabled Vets to Be Taught Trade
Paul McNutt chairman of the War Manpower Commission announced that disabled veterans of the present war will be given the opportunity to learn the small diamond cutting trade. A special clause was inserted in the New York Diamond Workers apprenticeship standard reducing age limits and giving preference to wounded veterans.
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Washington
Paul ¥. McNutt
War Manpower Commission
McNutt
New York
July 23 Proclaimed Second Division Day Celebration Planned
Mayor Henry J. Hein proclaimed July 23 as Second Division Day. The USO plans a big celebration for division members with a vaudeville show to be held at the Chinese gardens or Municipal Auditorium. Mrs. Kay Har and Irwin Letka-Iwitz lead arrangements.
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Pro ‘Rem Henry J. Hein
USO
Kay Har
Irwin Letka- Iwitz
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