Leahy Named Roosevelt Chief of Staff Amid Shipping Crisis
Admiral William D. Leahy was appointed Roosevelt’s chief of staff, signaling a shift toward a supreme army navy general staff as shipping losses rise. The Navy reported three Japanese destroyers sunk near Kiska, with U S and Allied air and sea forces continuing joint operations to meet wartime cargo needs amid unprecedented shipping constraints. Military leaders speculate on a potential unified command under a top general and admiral, with Marshall and King among those discussed.
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Leahy Duties Expanded As Roosevelt Delegates War Policy
Roosevelt assigns Major General Marshall and Admiral Leahy to high level military and naval policy tasks. Leahy, age 67, brings 42 years of service including World War I action and Chief of Naval Operations. Retired in 1939, he governed Puerto Rico before becoming ambassador to France in 1940.
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Drafting British Nationals Urged
London July 82. Bevin minister of labor and national service urged drafting British nationals overseas for military service. He called for regulation to apply first in foreign colonies, arguing the present emergency requires full use of manpower.
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Food Canner And Retailer Held Liable
Supreme court rules both manufacturer and retailer liable to consumers for damages from unwholesome canned spinach and wrapped sausage. Justice Critz dissents in the spinach case, arguing sealed containers limit retailer knowledge. Cases stem from San Antonio spinach purchase and Gregg county sausage incident. Mrs. Pearl Capps of Gregg county wins damages for her family’s illness and death.
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Harney Ouster Appeal Heard In Fourth Court
Wednesday arguments occurred in the Fourth Court of Appeals over Sheriff John B. Harney of Corpus Christi facing an ouster suit filed by Nueces County citizens. The Corpus Christi court had acquitted Harney on charges of mistreatment of prisoners and fake arrests. The appellee’s counsel includes J. Speer and B. Woodall for the attorney general. Harney’s defense was led by Judge Tarleton’s counsel.
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Bonds to Be Given At McCulloch Meet
Bonds will be awarded at the fourth annual meeting of the McCulloch County Electric Cooperative in Richards Park Algust Park at 2 PM. Lembke, superintendent, expects a record attendance as bonds and war savings stamps totaling 180 dollars are to be distributed to members and their families.
Young Texans Serving in Armed Forces Honored
The bight honors young Texans serving with the armed forces. Today, presented are the young men who have answered the nation’s call to the colors.
Officer in Cairo Says Yanks Ready for Desert Fighting
Brig. Gen. Frank W. Milburn and Col. John Hinton, visiting Cairo, predicted American troops trained in Texas and the West would perform well if sent to North Africa. They noted desert conditions, water scarcity, and long supply lines, comparing U.S. troops to Australians and New Zealanders and recounting a lighthearted prisoner-star souvenir gaffe.
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Kirchhoff Funeral Rites Set for 70 Year Old
John F Kirchhoff 70 of 240 Pacific avenue will have services at 5 p m Thursday at Southside Funeral Home Warlandale. He died Monday in home and is survived by daughters Selma Moon Tekla Brown and Clara Tever a son Maryin Kirchhoff brothers Charles of Fredericksburg and August of San Antonio sister Mrs August Borchers of Fredericksburg and six grandchildren. Texas Land Office Chief Visits S A Bastom Giles candidate for reelection as Texas land commissioner visited San Antonio on Wednesday outlining continue confidence in the Land Office.
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Navy Outpost Facilities to Be Broadened
Washington July 72 A measure to broaden the navy outpost facilities was sent to the house for immediate action. The bill authorizes 978 634 000 in expenditures with the largest share 409 400 000 for aviation facilities and 315 000 000 for miscellaneous structures and advance bases. Details on whether funds would create new outposts or reinforce sites like Midway Island remained undisclosed. Some committee members planned an inspection trip to naval bases possibly including the Alaska area.
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Reverend Hill Family Noted in Commission News
The Rev. P. B. Hill former pastor of the First Presbyterian church stated on Wednesday that his son the Rev. Sam Hill of Victoria has been commissioned a first lieutenant and is stationed at Randolph Field.
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