Third Anniversary of AAF Training Command Observed
On 7 July 1946 the Army Air Forces Training Command marks its third anniversary as the training echelon of the Air Forces. The reminder comes as wartime duties shift to peacetime obligations and responsibilities. LT. GEN. JOHN K. CANNON commends all ranks and civilians for excellence and pledges continued dedication to advancing military air power.
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Army Air Forces Training Command
Army Air Forces
Air Force
AAF Training Command
John K. Cannon
Aaftrc
Radar could have saved Wall Street crash say Army report
The Army warns that radar helped pilots land safely in fog and darkness during war and could aid peacetime aviation. Demobilization left Mitchell Field radar operators discharged, rendering a radar unit nearly useless when the Wall Street crash occurred.
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Wall Street
Army
Mitchell Field
New York
Strict Discipline For Soviet Forces
Stalin approves a stringent new disciplinary code for the Russian Army Navy and Air Force as Red Star reports. The rules stress military courtesy saluting and mandatory reporting of stealing or wasting military property misuse of funds or food. Personnel may report to high officials including Stalin. Officers must be courteous while guarding subordinates dignity.
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Moscow
Stalin
Red Star
Army Plans Huge Medical Center at Forest Glen
Maj. Gen. Norman T. Kirk says a War Department budget approval could yield a vast Medical Research and Graduate Training Center at Forest Glen Maryland. Construction would span about 12 years and consolidate all Army medical research into facilities including a 1000 bed hospital and a 250000 volume library.
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School of Global Medicine
Kirk
Unclear Transcript Note on Subordinate Misconduct
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses discipline and oversight of subordinates. Lacks names dates or places but signals concerns about accountability and reporting gaps. The text hints at organizational controls and potential lapses in documenting misconduct within a department.
Scientific Methods In RA Selections
Washington CNS The War Department disclosed a three way system for choosing 9 000 officers for permanent commissions from 108 000 wartime applicants. Candidates self rated via 204 questions, interviews by senior officers, and commander evaluations all fed to Washington where machines scored and combined ratings to place nominees on eligible lists for first and second choices.
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Washington
CNS
War Department
Army
Reward for Recovery of American Dead Sought in China
The War Department announced rewards for information leading to recovery of about 1000 American dead in China, most flyers. Special searchers cover an area one third larger than the United States, aided by American and Chinese troops, missionaries, and former OSS personnel. Inaccessible regions hinder body recoveries.
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Washington
Dns
U.S
China
War Department
United States
Charles F. Kearney
U.S. Army Force
Office of Strategic Services
Religion in the Army: a real guide for daily life and purpose
A chaplain argues religion must be real and practical for soldiers guiding daily conduct. He notes many troubles arise when religion is absent and urges living reverence for God and goodwill to find harmony, purpose, and happiness.
Food Service Reforms for Army Postwar Efficiency
A report on the Hennessey Committee recommends reforms to Army food handling, storage, and preparation. Officials support creating a Food Service Corps with trained personnel and better pay, aiming to improve efficiency and morale across commands. The plan seeks phased postwar implementation via the Quartermaster General and Army depots worldwide.
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Hennesse
Erwin H. Arthurs
Scott Field
Ill
Theaf
Navy
Army
Rankin
Quartermaster Generals
Washington
Hennesey Committee
Cystallation
S&s
Hh Land Pleads for Note to His Mother-in-law
Sally speaks softly asking not for anything for herself but requests sending a note to her mother in law. The fragment suggests a plea or emotional moment focusing on family ties and communication.
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Sally
Religious Services Listings From Military Chapels
Protestant chapels list morning and evening services at multiple buildings including Chapel No 1 and 5 in Bldg 540 and 1241 with additional services in Hospital. Christian Science uses Study room in Bldg 532. Catholic services at Chapel No 2 Bldg 546 and Hospital. Jewish services at Bivouac Area and Bldg 392. Weekday schedules include Mass, prayer meetings, and confessions across several buildings with noted novenas and discussions.
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Biscay
Christian Science
Service Mer Christian Lessue
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Sheppard Field
Texacts
Texas
Col. O. L. Rogers
Philippines
Islands
Society of Nations
Robert P. Patterson
Fense
Brain Flash
CH Fred Armstrong
Religious
Church OF Christ
Baptist Training Union
Hospital
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