General Koch Plans Anthology Of Patton Legacy
Brig. Gen Oscar W. Koch, Patton’s chief intelligence officer, reflects on decisions that shaped Allied strategy from Bastogne to Sicily and recalls Patton’s leadership style. Koch, who served 39 years, is preparing an anthology on Patton, describing him as a complex figure and a demanding but caring commander.
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Patton
America
Oscar W. Koch
Carbondale
Koch
Gosk
Aftica
Europe
Basogne
Palton
Sicily
Agregento
Hitler
Bavarian
Uncle Sam
Siheurtly
Beatrice Patton
Koeb
Mili
William Q. ‘Darby
Merrill
Marauders
Darby
Paul D. Harkins
Viet Nam
Charles G. Dodge
Fifth Army
Chicago
Fort Riley
Tone University of Michigan
Army
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
N.Y
C. W. Koch
Gen. Koch
Korea
United States
State Department
Rankfurt
Germany
London
England
Students sponsor annual art sale at Southern Illinois University
Art students at Southern Illinois University will sponsor an annual Christmas sale of prints drawings pottery and jewelry Mayday through December 14 in the University Center activity room A. Sale hours run daily from morning to 8 p.m. The student sellers include both graduate and undergraduate artists.
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Southern Illinois University
University Center
Johnston City Chief Named Publicity Chairman in Illinois Education Association
Mrs Jussie Moore questioned the nominating committee during the Williamson County section meeting in Marion. President Paul Walker announced a slate of officers. John Parks Johnston City was named chairman with Jack Murphy Herrin as vice chairman Erma Bernard Energy secretary and Harry Banycky Carterville treasurer and vice chairman.
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Jussie Moore
Johnston City
Paul Walker
Williamson County
Ilinois Education Association
WIL Lamson County Institute
Marion
Carterville
Herrin
Marilon
John Parks
Jack Murphy
Erma Bernard
Energy
Harry Banycky
Cuban exile recalls life under Castro in Herrin interview
Lopez, 33, recounts seven years of fear in Cuba, prison ordeals on Isla de Pinos and Moro, his family’s escape by boat to Key West, and his hopes for democracy. He describes foreign troops in Cuba, harsh jail conditions, and the value of freedom while adjusting to American life.
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Mike Qualls
James Lopes
Cubam
Park Avenue
Herrin
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Lopez
Container Stapling Corp
Caribbean
Castro
Batista
Isle of Pines
Devil's Island
Moro
Havana
Havang
Tere Lopez
H Lapes
Pelite
Camavioca
Key West
Cubs
Lopes
U. S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Key’ West
Ling
Williamson Institute Speech Links Crime to Education
Randolph, director of the state Dept. of Public Safety, told Williamson County teachers that school dropouts make up a large share of inmates in federal and state prisons and that education helps prevent crime. He cited youths’ dating and parental factors, urged early intervention, and noted a rise in youthful crime alongside dropouts. He also described Vienna prison’s implications and the push for vocational rehabilitation.
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Ross Randolph
Williamson County
Marion
Randolph
State Dept. of Public Safety
New Vienna
Amt
America
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Helen Conmis
George St. Patton Jr
Omar Bradley
Wisconsin National Guard
John J. Pershing
Pancho Villa
France
National Guard
1St Cavalry Division
Africa
Cavalry School
Frank D. Merrill
Luxembourg
Circulay
Williamson Institute
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