France’s missed chance to counterattack in 1940
The article argues France could have withdrawn to Africa and England and continued fighting after the 1940 collapse. General Gamelin contends orders for a counteroffensive were not carried out, limiting France’s ability to regain initiative and stave off German superiority. It frames Riom as political retaliation and claims France lagged behind German rearmament.
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France
Africa
England
Maurice-Gustave Gamelin
Gen. Maunice
Paris
United States
Land of Liberty
Tle
Marshal Joffre
Rlom
VICHY
Wstave Gamblin
Germany
Icesk
Riom
Sam
Ux Ab
Belgium
The
Schelde
Meuse
Aisne
Oisé
Nouth
Somme
Private Breger Abroad Hy DAVE BREGER
Purported wartime reminiscence recounts a May 1940 order for a counter offensive that was never executed. The speaker alleges government secrecy, later arrest, and a plan later adopted by Weygand amid German advances toward the Somme.
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Private Breger
Dave Breger
Riom
Germany
Maxime Weygand
North Sea
Somme
Dhe
Arras
Houtagne
France
War Correspondent Notes on China Winged Myths and Hoaxes
A war correspondent in Kunming surveys a chorus of myths about the American war effort in China. The piece catalogues tall tales from Bhumps era skies, tanker fireballs, smuggling schemes, and free versus occupied China rumors, noting most claims lack verification but persist as colorful stereotypes. It recounts a Canton Hankow railway myth and a strange ice cream parlor tale involving a Japanese officer, illustrating how rumors flourish despite doubtful origins.
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Kunming
China
United States
Orient
Burma
Mt. Everest
St. Elmo
Hal Boydoy
Free
Bhanghal
Free China
Wordler
Canton
Canton-Hankow
Thie
Ang Place
Cave
Parting Words At Camp Echoes Cautious Farewell
A camp farewell ends with a light joke and a cautious promise to return. The speaker jokes not to take wooden nickels as a closing quip, then notes no effort is made to locate certifying parties for the matter.
Lighter fluid tragedy in Philadelphia family scene
Carmen Petrongolo visited with his eleventh month old son Anthony in the living room when the child climbed to a window shelf, pulled a bottle of lighter fluid, drank the contents and died within an hour. police reported the accident occurred in Philadelphia on an unspecified date.
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Philadelphia
Carmen Petrongolo
Os ‘Iiend
Anthony
Saby
Kilmer's Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief
Belief frame promotes Kilmer and Co Swamp Root as fast aid for kidneys and urinary issues. Claims non habit forming, urges sending name and address for free pre paid samples, and notes availability through druggists with a Stamford address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Prapaid
Ay Kilmer & Co
Stamford
Cent
Wife Slayer's Trial Ordered by Judge Barrow
Judge H D Barrow refused further delay in the murder case of Evans, charged with killing his wife on July 6, 1944, at 1609 North Cana Street. He ordered jury venire and noted defense delays over unpaid fees and attorney withdrawal. Evans indicted for murder with QUANLCA in the fatal shooting of his wife.
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H. D. Barrow
Criminal District Court
Richard Byalis
North
Canaaveral Street
BF. Patterson
Willy Leonard Brown
Barrow
Brown
Evans
Qanilca
the Evans
Religion Workshop Set at Camp Klebit
A church youth religion workshop will be held at Camp Klebit Thorp Spring Texas for Churches of Christ youth in Texas. Led by A R Holton minister of the Central Church of Christ Nashville Tennessee the camp runs Sunday July 22 through Sunday July 29 1 Miss Jewell Watson head of English department Abilene Christian College Abilene will assist with activities and staff.
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Camp Klebit
Thorp Spring
Texas
Churches of Christ
A. R. Holton
Central Churchy of Christ
Nashville
Tenn
Jewell Watson
Abilene Christian College
Abilene
Klehit
Staff Secretary Named for Central Flying Training Command
Maj. James D. Laver, residing at 408 Elizabeth Road, has been named secretary of the general staff of the Central Flying Training Command at Randolph Field. He previously served as resident secretary.
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Maj
James D. Laver
Elizabeth Road
Randolph Field Cited for Car Pool Efficiency Record
Randolph Field in the San Antonio area received a citation for exceeding the OPA transportation standard by running an average of 3.49 persons per car over three months. The award cited the field commander Daniel A. Cooper and district director T. Glesen for organizing a car pooling program that served military and civilian personnel under the rationing committee chaired by Lieut. Col. WW. Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Feld
San Antonio
CPA
Daniel A. Cooper
Randolph Field
GC. T. Glesen
OPA
Randolph Meld
WW. Ireland
Kelly Leads in Attendance Record at Kelly Field
ATSC headquarters at Wright Field Ohio announced a May attendance record showing Kelly Field leading with 04 percent above Oklahoma City Air Technical Service Command. The report notes Kelly Field maintains the top position, with May meeting the command’s expectations and signaling continued efficiency.
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San Antonio
Kellyfeld
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