Chennault Move Highlights Shifting U S China Policy
Maj Gen Claire L Chenault resigns as commander of the Fourteenth Air Force in China signaling a slow but real shift in American strategy in the Far East. The prior aim of backing Chiang Kai-Shek to build a strong unified China fades as wartime needs evolve and Chiang drifts into the background.
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Lina
Claire L. Chenault
Fourteenth Air Force
China
America
Far East
Japan
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chungki Ag Ganment
Britain
United Nations
Pangic
Chennault
United States
Mars
LA Wellcats Shoot Down Jap Kamikazes in Pacific Battle
Washington reports Air Group 30 pilots from the USS Task Force 68 defended against kamikaze attacks off Okinawa. Fourteen Hellcat fighters scored a 47 to 0 victory as they downed enemy planes with no casualties reported. Led by Lieut Roy F Gillespie of Bellingham, Washington, the unit returns home after a tour marked by heavy enemy losses and no losses of allied aircraft.
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Washington
Air Group 30
Pitt
Resignation Amid China Policy Shifts At Chongqing
The fragment notes abundant local resentment in Chungking over perceived China policy shifts and questions whether Chennault resigned due to this climate. It cites changes in U.S. views on China and suggests a new officer might be needed to continue the work Chennault began, while disclaiming the writer’s statements as private views not reflecting the Navy Department.
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Chungking
China
Chennault
U. S
Navy Department
Nazi Mines Blast Toll Reaches 36 Dead in Italy
Rome reports 36 dead from Wednesday’s German mine explosion at Vieregolo, including 24 soldiers from the all Negro 92nd Division. Forty eight soldiers were seriously injured as the blast disrupted the Red Cross enlisted men's club nearby. twelve Italians were killed and eight wounded.
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Vieregolo
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N2nd
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Solon Hints Chennault Gets Raw Deal
Washington July hearing before the military committee questioned Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault retirement from the army. Senator Chandler said the general might have been given a raw deal and noted top strategic reasons for the move. Undersecretary Patterson testified only military factors influenced the decision. The panel signaled limited pursuit of the matter, while noting Chennault’s China service and prestige.
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Claire L. Chennault
Chandler
D-Ky
Army
Asia
Chennaul
George €. Stratemeyer
Chennault
14Th Air Tn
China
China Theater
Chennent
BEA
Chennagh
Military Committee
Way Patterson
Patterson
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Wedemeyer
Johnson
D.-Colo
United States
Wake Related Heroes Recall Battle and Surrender
Survivor officers recount a brutal December 23 event at Wake where Americans were captured after a hospital attack. Marines and civilians endured exposure, hunger, and mistreatment before being moved to shelters, with limited rations and radios cut off as the war shifted. Officers note escape details kept secret and the return of some personnel to Washington months later.
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Idaho Bratt Dodger Held in County Sail
Drynd Lyle Monkman of Horse Idaho, who fled to Texas after a year in prison for evasion, was announced here Friday by Ma W Acers, agent in charge of the San Antonio PEI office. He had worked in local parts, bakeries and garages for months. An eyewitness said Monkman came to Texas after serving the sentence, with charges still pending.
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Horse
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San Antonio Pei
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San Antonians Return for Pacific Duty
San Antonians serve in the 1st Armored Division redeployed from Europe to the Pacific. They will receive a 30 day furlough at home before departure. Names include Capt. Sidney Bowdler Bronze Star holder, Pfc Manuel A. Rodriguez, Pic Por rio Garcia, Lt James Cox, Pfc Cruz Martinez, Staff Sgt Eduardo Gomez, Sgt Frank Raw Marco, Lt Ray Mendoza, Cpl Walter Elvicant, Sgt Clyde Martin, Tech Sgt Don Harrison, Sgt Gilbert Reininger, Pvt Henry Lieck, Pvt Daniel Fay, Tech Sgt Rustolia Saenz, Sgt William Hauser, Ma. Curtis Gunn, and several others with multiple battle stars and decorations.
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Celine Bowdley
Adams Street
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J. Rodriguez
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Chihuahua Street
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Elo Ribton
Rubye Cox
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Cruz Martinez
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Marle C. Martinez
Atest
Eduardo M. Golmez
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Stephenson Read
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Morales Street
Ray Mendoza
Juan Mendoza
Guadaline Street
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Walter F. Elvicant
West Olmos
Clyde Wi Martin
Schley Avenue
Tech
Don Harrison
Kathleen Harrison
Woodlawn Avenue
Gilbert Reininger
Leona Reininger
Winona Street
Henry Lieck
Helen Lieck
Sharer Street
Daniel A. Fay
Vietor Street
Rustolia G. Saenz
Monterey Street
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Cw Street
Olpha Faye Hil
Valley Min
Curtis G. Gunn
Brange Sturtmedal
Catherine Gunn
Luther Drive
Plo
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Norris D. Witherspoon
Witherspoon
Lycan Street
Gilbert Gonzales
Concha R. Gonzales
Burbank Street
Hugh Nunn
Pfs
Ruth E. Nunn
WAG Secthin
Kelly Held
Milton A. Huby
Florence Haby
Castroville
Charles R. Heine
Matte L. Heine
Uvalde
Stott
Hertel L. Houltinghouse
Ozel M. Boultinghouse
Agua Dites
Wife Found With Week-Old Corpse
CHICAGO July 20 authorities report a 45-year-old woman was found living with her week-old dead husband in a restrained home. Detectives Longiney and O Neal learned Mrs Eva Jones had been caring for Frank Jones a baker who died of heart attack and hemorrhage at least a week earlier.
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Michael Longiney
Francis O'Neal
Eva Jones
Wilo
Frank Jones
Lloyd C. Ker
Woman recounts marriage and threat in shock incident
A woman in shock described a threat from her alleged thugh and said she had been talking to the investigator about the event. She claimed they had been married 20 years. Detectives escorted her to a hospital for observation.
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