Army Moves to Tighten Up Officer Promotion System
War department proposes a tighter promotion framework for US Army and Air Force officers. The plan aims for fairer advancement amid wartime needs, with tenure and timing adjustments potentially slowing promotions for desk and line officers alike. Congress and officials push to curb overseas inequities as officer supply fluctuates with mobilization.
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Washington
War Department
Congressional
Asay Demares
United States
Vne
Army Air Fran
Air Force
Army Géneral Staff
Compan
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D-Texas
Navy
Hiwest
Randolph Host To Visitors From French Brazilian Mission
Randolph hosts two groups of foreign visitors, a French military mission from North Africa and two high ranking Brazilian officials from the information and propaganda department. The visitors tour U S welfare facilities and industrial plants while studying American training methods and equipment for potential use in North Africa and Brazil. Col Andrew Dhisenme Tavnt, Col Marie Roland, Maj. Paul Chesudlin and Maj. Joseph Molinic accompany the mission. Brazilians Dr Alfredo Pessoa and Dr Joslo Garrita join. Zar rata sends short wave broadcasts about the trip.
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Ranaoron
North Africa
Brasdian Department of Information and Propaganda
United States
North Alries
Andrew Dhisenme
Paul Chesudlin
Joseph Molinic
Alfredo Pessoa
Joslo Garrita
Zarrata
Graz
Sam Bennett Appointed City Clerk Amid Meeting Turmoil
Sam Bennett took the oath as city clerk at a Thursday meeting. The council voted to seek funds for several items including contractor payments, hospital ward work, and advertising for upcoming city concessions and stand improvements, totaling around 2200 dollars.
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Atey Apyoutha
Airet
Ranc
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Ito Rogers
Stewart
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Editorial analysis on Russia Japan and the peace pact
The piece argues that preventing Bolshevik influence requires Japan’s defeat to stop Russia from achieving its aims. It asserts only by eliminating Japan can Russia be denied a peace with its wartime partners and that England and America will dictate settlement to save Europe from Bolshevism.
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England
United States
Russia
Nfm
Wilt Wiitel
Russa
Japan
Frussia
America
Europe
Ram Blerly
Dinner Meeting Set At UlamRalateria In Postwar Talks
The Marathon Round table and the International Relations group dine at the UlamRalateria at 6 pm Thursday. The topic is Toler Ameneaty Relations in the Post-War World. Miss Paraline Tibhe, a representative at the Hugg foundation, will speak on Inter-American Relations. Mrs. Me Lav is charming.
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Ulam Raleteria
Paraline Tibhe
Hugg Foundation
Speater
Me Lav
Charmany
Davies Receives Stalin Reply In Kremlin Photo Display
Davies reports receipt of a written and secret reply from Premier Stalin after talks with President Roosevelt and Molotov. He heads to the United States, appears pleased with the meeting, while Pravda fronts a large photo of Davies, Stalin, and Molotov, offering no clear explanation for the visit.
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Molotov
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Communist Party
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Yanks Take Attu Point
Stimson reported progress near Attu as U S forces pushed forward through sleet and fog. He said two air attacks occurred, one against two surface vessels, the second by twenty eight bombers intercepted by six Lightning fighters with losses to the bombers and escorts.
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Army
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Navy
Wave Graduates Ayasqe Adeline Bunda From Naval School
Ayasqe Adeline Bunda graduated from the naval training school in Stillwater Oklahoma. She will be assigned to Washington D C for further duties.
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Miee Adeline Bunda
Naval Training School Ab
Stillwater
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Hopkins Quits as San Antonio Chief of Police
Aubrey Hopkins resigns amid political upheaval as San Antonio Chief of Police. City council abolishes seven police department positions including detectives and radio staff, while officials promise new appointments and further changes. Anderson silent. one detective vows appeal to the police and fire commission.
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Highland Park
Qhieh
Yealde
San Antonio
Poliar
Po- Nee
Cowlss
Tiake
Aubrey Hopkins
Police
Anderson
Hopkins
Anderaun
Fire and Police Cyl Service Commission
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Rufus K. Howell
IMC Suspended For Duration After 28 Years
Terrell May 27. After 28 years of operation, Texas Military College is suspended for the duration. Superintendent Williamson said war pressures on faculty and students forced the step. He added the properties would be kept intact and operation would resume with return to normal times.
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Terrell
Texas Military College
Williamson
Korean Says Japs Plan to Invade U. S.
A Korean seer who predicted Pearl Harbor warned Allied leaders that Nipponese warlords intended a U S invasion between June and October. He cited plans for 100000 troops and substantial aid to support a landing, notes were referred to officials.
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U. S
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Inalid
Bert
Oye House
United States
Dickster
DNY
Haan
Kelly Command Renamed to San Antonio Air Service Command
The San Antonio Air Service Command will replace the old name Kelly Command at Kelly Field. The change, announced Wednesday afternoon after weeks of consideration, reflects a streamlined designation for the military unit and its air quarters in the San Antonio area.
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Warsny
San Antonio Air Depot
Cheerful Letters To Soldiers Guidance From OWI
Washington May 21 The Office of War Information outlined the kind of cheerful letters to U S soldiers and those overseas should be written to boost morale. It urged writers to focus on good news present and past, avoid troubles, and share everyday positives. It stresses including correct mailing details and using V mail forms, while noting censored letters may be cut.
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Office of War Information
Annoversias Ute Owe
Owe
War Department
Matt
Uye
Davy
Army Postoffice
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Washington, D. C
West Point selects cadet leader from Palestine Kan for graduation
West Point New York May 2 Cadet Berhard W Rogers 31 Palestine Kan was named first cane Hat of the corps of cadets graduating June 4, the highest honor accorded a cadet at the academy.
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New York
Berhard W. Rogers
Palesten
Kan
Corps of Cadets
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