Air power unity urged for national defense
A historic defense letter clarifies that General Arnold supported a single united department but also endorsed autonomy for an independent Air Force. The piece emphasizes the need for co equal air, land, and sea forces under a single overall commander to ensure coordinated national security.
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War Department
Arnold
May
Vinson
May-Vinson
Carter Manasco
Eisenhower
Army
Navy
Spparate
Afterward: Easter Test and Daily Duty Urged
The piece argues the real test comes after events, urging steady church attendance and daily duties. It links Easter and Lent to spiritual growth, cautions against post event overconfidence, and emphasizes living each day as if it were last with now as the appointed moment.
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God
Cavalry Ends Colorful Career
Washington reports the cavalry is abolished as an arm of service by recent Army order. Small mounted detachments remain, but the era of saber charges is over. Pack animals stay as part of the military setup for rough terrain training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
CNS
Army
War Patterson
Save OPA Policy Through War-Era Reflection
Lt. Thomas G. Morris argues the Office of Price Administration should remain amid postwar recovery to curb shortages and prevent a new economic collapse. He warns lifting controls now risks black markets, high prices, and loss of home and work security for servicemen and families.
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Thomas G. Morris
Office of Price Administration
OPA
United States
Eden
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