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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1946
Page
2
General Eisenhower warns that fixed assumptions about future warfare hinder progress. He urges continuous evolution of plans, rapid adaptation to research and technology, and full readiness of forces to fight anywhere. He stresses air power’s influence, need for robust science funding, and a strong, worldwide intelligence service.
Secretary Patterson addresses the assembly on extending Selective Service to protect national safety. He outlines expected enlistments, potential shortages by mid 1947, and four conditions to preserve Army strength, including equal volunteer to draftee swaps, 18 month service for inductees, discharge of all fathers, and priority use of 18 year olds for US service.
General Wainwright will be honored in Electra with a Stetson hat a gold belt and buckle and named an honorary member of the Chuckwagon Gang. Gen Milliken will greet him at Shepard Field before touring Electra with a large expected crowd. He returns to San Antonio after the celebration. Miss Eva Roth Spalding campaigns for quiet on British trains.
A homesick soldier speaks in verse on longing and failure to write He confesses fear of going mad fatigue sadness and hunger While awaiting Congress to act He imagines a life beyond pain and to feed his family with lies and hash He asks why he should write when shared suffering mirrors back to the reader
General Eisenhower urges on VE Day reflections as a pledge to carry the victory into universal peace. He stresses continued sacrifice, unity, and stabilization efforts despite the end of war in Europe, to ensure security and a future free from war.
Kilroy a three foot alligator owned by officers at BOQ 1119 has vanished from shower three. Amateurs in the building doubt any harm came to bathers during its stay and believe Kilroy may have returned to Florida leaving a note reading Kilroy was here. An amusing aside records a phone prank about church plans.
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