Why France Fell Petain on Defensive
Paris July 11 UPI reports General Gamatin, former commander of French armies, argues Petain bore major responsibility for France's wartime preparations and political choices. He says Petain approved actions of Joffre and Foch, then later blamed others at Riom, and warned a defensive, inactionist posture would have doomed France. He cites Verdun, Somme, and strategic failures shaping 1940.
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Marshal Patain
Riom
France
Gamatin
Paris
UPI
Marsanal
Joffre
Foch
Rlom
Petain
Poincare
Clemenceau
Vietor
Verdun
Somme
Chemin Des Dames
Marne
Faselsa
Hitleriem
Liberty
Gert Inns Quickh
Private Breger Abroad. A wartime allusionist critique
Private Breger Abroad presents a fragmented, opinionated critique of Marshal Petain and military strategy before World War II. It juxtaposes praise for Breger’s perceived care for soldiers with accusations of defending a defensive doctrine that hindered France’s mobilization and industrial readiness.
Many San Antonians listed for military honors and duty
A series of San Antonio residents receive military accolades and assignments. Khaki Facts Pfc Stanley Swan earns the Good Conduct Medal in Germany. Others, including Harry Strohm, Joan Los, Roy Kiser, George Buescher, Milton Hessler, and Clyde Crawford, are noted for promotions, reassignments, or new duties across theaters from the Pacific to India Burma. Several seamen and officers, such as Thomas Fenley Jr and Clyde Stowell, graduate, discharge, or report for duty, with mentions of ships, bases, and training centers in Texas, California, and Arkansas.
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Pfc
Stanley R. Swan
Amanda Street
Justo Southerland
Germany
Becteh
West Summit Avenue
Harlingen Army Airfield
Rarlingen
William Joseph Buckland, Jr
Cal
Willian Joseph Buckland
Brooklyn Avenue
Merchant Marine Cadet Corps
Richard Mr. Persyn
Frank Persyn
South San Antonio
Mercliant Markne Cadet Corps
Ble
Harry J. Strohm
Violet Strotma
Llyrg
St. Mary's
France
Gemmeany
Joan J. Los
Ord Street
Indie- Burma
Burma
Roy G. Kiser
West Mayfield Boulevard
Dan I. Sultan
Indian Burma
George B. Buescher
Boy frees 28 from burning bus in Becket incident
An all-year-old boy kicked out a window of a Ghienga-bound bus early after an emergency door malfunction, allowing 28 passengers trapped by flames to escape. No injuries were reported.
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Becket
Mast
Tuly
Ghienga
Background of Bretton Woods plans to cut postwar finance
This Washington dispatch by James Harlow outlines the Bretton Woods origins the aims to prevent postwar monetary war and aid reconstruction. It notes the Senate debate the likely approval with President Truman set to sign, and describes early discussions in 1942 43 leading to the 1944 Bretton Woods conference and the creation of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
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James Harlow Washington
Sauitor
Bratton Woods
Truman
Wagner
D.-N. Visaya
Germany
Morgesthau
Balkan
Morgenthau
Treasury
Harry DB. White
World Monetary Exchange
Isvestment Bank
Birailor
England
Lord
Keynes
United Nations
Washington
Roosevelt
New Hampshire
Bretton Woods
Atlantic City
International Monetary Fund
Morgenthau’s plan to go before Congress this week
The text notes Morgenthau pushing plans through Congress with the Senate's approval pivotal. It mentions other nations may join later, and that funding from investors will be required to participate. Tomorrow’s focus is on the fund and its operation.
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Morgenthau
Congress
Aghey Ares’ J
Sénale
United Btaley
Ater
Ail
Pain relief from moist heat of antiphlogistine
A garbled 1910s medical note describes relief of pain swelling and soreness with moist heat using antiphlogistine. It lists simple sprain sore muscles boils chest cold throat bronchial irritation and nasal symptoms as conditions treated. The text mentions poultice use to soften boils and ease chest and bronchial discomfort.
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Adarug
Restrictions To Monetary Plan Sought
Washington senators push to restrict the Bretton Woods plan and back a bi metal base for American currency abroad. Thomas favors creating a new gold coin and silver issues as part of a U S subscription to a world bank. Murdock notes treasury will issue currency backed by silver stock. leaders seek passage with few changes.
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Washington
Auny
KPA
Senate
Bretton Woods
Divolte A
Thomas
Talt
Onarid Millikin
Goloraddo
Barkley UK
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Marshal Petain
Brance
Marshal Foch
Justave ‘Gammlin
Boan
DR. G
Dickson
DR. B. McGraw
Alsa
Heaumont
Port Arche
Corpus Christi
Tyler
Orange
Galveston
Hallmark
Private Breger
Dave Breger
Our War College
Aries
Marshal Petsin
Thanvinean
Eionpg
Gamella
Sabrrackete
Supreme War Council
Birchridge
Clyde L. Crawford
San Antonio
St. Petersburg
Thomas Thnothy Fenley Jr
Seaman
Dlas
Sat
Thomas T. Fenley
Caryp Bullig
Fentey
Wevarly Avenue
Navy
Patrick E
Jacob
Iroman Secondass
USNR
E. &. Jacobs
Dilworth Avenue
Alsey
Layl
Lesle W. Tschoepe
East Hussache Avente
Fort Lewis
Arm Service Forcen
Clyde RL Stowell
H. E. Stowell
Rosewood Street
Davis Menthan Field
Tuscon
Ariz
Gaskliydy
Aviation Machintal
G. E. Gaskin
West
Agarita Street
United Kingdom
San Antonians
Midway Islands
James
Glasscock
Elas
W. A. Glasscock
Wandavenne
Mra
Mildred Glasscock
Henley
Texas
Don
Hervel
Stan
W. Tt. Harve
Burnet Street
Leonard C. Houbel
Rea
Man
L. Doubs
Milam Stent
Raymond
Williams
Josephine Williams
Raymond Wn
East
Josephine Street
Naval Training and Distribution Center
Shoemaker
Calif
Asiatic Pacific
Eee
Liga Prom Fonte
Helag Stainless
Boy
World Bank
National Fund
International Bank
K. Mayo
Alamo
EL Paso
Alto
San Angelo
Big Spring Midland Odessa
Hobbes Carribad
Offlea Quater Hotel
Ions
Alamo Boyche Plaza
King's
Prrves
The
Commerce St
Garfield
To & P. Mi
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