Officer Training System Revised in New Program
The War Department announced a sweeping overhaul of the Army officer education system. The plan moves officers from commission to advanced schools, with a four month Army Basic School, a five month branch course, and a twenty month advanced program. Specially selected officers may attend the Armed Forces College or National War College for national planning and strategy training. Air Force officers have a distinct path toward tactical schools and technology institutes over several years.
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Washington
Cns
Army
War Department
Army Air Forces
Command and Staff College
Armed Forces College
Air Arm
Advanced Tactical School
Air Institute of Technology
Sheppard Officers Attend Conference
Five Sheppard Field officers departed Wednesday to attend the Station Commanders Conference at Keesler Field Mississippi. Attending were Col Herbert K. Baisley Deputy Commander Col Duran H Summers Post Surgeon Lt Col James P Lyle Director of Administration and Services Maj Marvin E Hay Director of Supply and Maintenance First Lt Wilbur Co Flewellen Budget and Fiscal Officer. They are expected to return to Sheppard Field late this afternoon.
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Sheppard
Keesler Field
Herbert K. Baisley
Sheppard Field
Duran H. Summers
James P. Lyle
Marvin E. Hay
Wilbur Co. Flewellen
The Atabrine Club Named By Popular Vote
Red Cross club in Hakodate Japan opened unnamed doors in the Kenmori Building. A field director invited name ideas and three quarters favored The Atabrine Club named for the yellow antimalarial tablet used by troops in the Pacific.
Army proposes revamped officer education plan at joint schools
The Military Education Board led by Lt Gen Leonard T. Gerow outlines a better balanced program to improve pre war training. Army spokesmen say coordination with civilian education and industry will weave into officer education while avoiding standalone institutes for physics chemistry engineering and industrial methods.
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Military Education Board
Leonard T. Gerow
Army
Miss Sheppard Field of 1946 Contest Set Monday Night
The Victory Stage near Service Club No 2 hosts the Neptunal Parade to crown Miss Sheppard Field of 1946 after more than a dozen entrants. Winner receives a $50 merchandise certificate with $25 for runner up and third place.
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Service Club No. 2
Sheppard Field
Special Services Committee
Special Services
Shepparade
Virginia Fitzgerald
Helen Wharton
Base Hospital
Mary Jo Cherry
Ase Hospital
Helen Cowher
Faye Pendercrass
Service Club
Elevator pilot halts abruptly as passenger quips bloomers
The new elevator operator made a sharp first stop prompting a shaken crowd. A rear passenger, an older woman, coolly quipped that she always wears her bloomers down around her ankles, in response to the abrupt halt.
Cultured Woman One Adjusts Her Shoulder Straps
A vivid image of a cultured woman described by her effortless precision in adjusting shoulder straps. The line hints at poise and self control, capturing a refined persona through a brief, stylish description.
Boom Town Rodeo Set to Open June 20 in Burkburnett
Burkburnett plans a three day Boom Town Rodeo starting June 20 featuring arena director Jiggs Burk and top acts from Fort Worth Madison Square Garden Cheyenne Oklahoma City and other circuits. Stars include Buck Goodspeed Barney Folsom Fred Swartz and Calgary Red with Vivian White performing riding and trick roping while stock comes from R L Pointer. Crowds expect brahma bulls and dramatic rodeo thrills in Oklahoma and Texas.
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Comanche
Okla
Fort Worth
Madison Square Gardens
N.Y
Cheyene
Wyoming
Oklahoma City
Buck Goodspeed
Wet
Vivian White
Miss White
Calgary Red
R. L. Pointer
Elgin Okla
Reactivation of the 999th Field Artillery Battalion
The 999th Field Artillery Battalion is reactivated at Fort Benning Georgia with Negro personnel and assigned to the First Army. Authorized strength is 24 officers 2 warrant officers and 398 enlisted men. The unit previously fought in France and Germany with the 7th Army aiding the 45th Infantry Division then crossed the Rhine on March 27 1945 before inactivation December 17 1945 at Camp Kilmer New Jersey.
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999Th Field Artillery Batallion
Fort Benning
First Army
Army Ground Forces
7Th Army
France
Germany
45Th Infantry
Siegfried Line
Rhine River
United States
Camp Kilmer
N. J
X Ray Betatron Invented For Bomb Detection
U S Army Ordinance officials announce a 20 million volt betatron x ray device to inspect bombs and shells. It can penetrate 12 inches of steel to reveal cavitation and imperfections in casings, with a reinforced building and shielding to contain rays. Cavitation poses a risk of premature explosion if the charge is loose.
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Trenton
Diis
U.S. Army
Officers Miss Reported For RA Commissions At Camp Fannin
Officers missed reporting to Camp Fannin due to hospitalization sickness leave or temporary duty but Captain Grimshaw said all RA applicants appeared before a Screening Board. On June 21 the Adjutant General's Office will send 9600 nominations for commissions to the Director of Personnel and Administration for transmission to the Secretary of War and the President. Four thousand will be Air Corps officers with Senate confirmation expected. Successful applicants will be notified by telegram July 1.
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Camp Fannin
Grimshaw
Adjutant General’s Office
Director of Personnel and Administration
Secretary of War
Air Corps
Senate
Port tour shows bronze tablet on deck
A battleship in port hosts a guided visit with a bronze tablet on the deck. The guide notes a fallen sea captain, while a nervous visitor jokes about nearly tripping on the artifact.
Nomination for the World’s Dumbest Sailor Joke
A humorous quip targets a divine figure described as the God who traveled to the Virgin Islands seeking a wife. The remark frames a playful critique of folly using mythic imagery and a tropical setting.
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The
Virgin Islands
Battle of Bunker Hill Reimagined Jeopardy Sparks Debate
In a revived discussion, historians debate re fighting the Battle of Bunker Hill claiming the original engagement lacked fair conduct. The controversy centers on procedural disputes and potential missteps in the historic clash.
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Bunker Hill
Concrete barrier halts direct rays for ammunition photo
A 42 inch thick concrete wall blocks direct rays of the machine, positioned directly behind the ammunition to be photographed, preventing image exposure.
Our Corporal A Funny Armies Theme Poem
A humorous poem describes a corporal who is strict and quick to correct soldiers in formation. It contrasts his sharp on duty demeanor with a softer off duty side, noting his red freckled face and a sad look due to being broke and unable to go to town or see a picture show.
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Atta-Boy Atabrine
Boom Town
Burkburnett
Jiggs Burk
Burkburnett Rodeo
Nowata
Corporal
Pvt
James S. Rose
St. Peter’s Gate
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