Army probes praised by veterans call for overhaul
Report outlines views from General Holdridge and Lt Colonel Sparrer on reforming the Army. They urge a democratic, non totalitarian system, favor consolidated ranks, new court martial methods, and a revised thinking process for atomic era service. Veterans plan uniforms and officer enlisted lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chea Seil
J Sparrir
Ilueield
W Va
Une Bond
Spurnee
Mont
Mother testifies Nazis seized Lidice children and killed men
Jutta Nov from Lidice testified that Nazi forces separated women and children, sent Alenka away, and ordered the rest to Kladno where many later perished. She recalled watching allies, learning husbands and brothers were shot, and families scattered after June 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
Disher
Progne
Jutta
Lidice
Alenka
Gruman
Novi
Sal the Hinds
Navy
Garmin Pian
Lal
Iddice
Frank
Abe
Iages
Goodiilday
Ravensbruck
Mia Nova
Ei Man Palive
Kladno
Svere
Kiadno
Reinhardt Heydrich
Gestapo
Czerhosiarrkla Finnie
Hia
Misna
Rugeh Island
Use Mine Casings For Washing Tubs Along Coast
Reported along the south coast hundreds of sea mine casings were found ashore and repurposed. Local residents use the metal casings as water butts and, in some cases, boiler replacements for cattle feed, poultry, and rabbit production. Some mines are painted and used for ornamental trees, dog kennels, and washing tubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosslare
New Braces of Steel Aid Paralytics in Middletown
The Army Air Technical Service Command develops steel tubing braces with sponge rubber padding to support paralytics, claiming lighter weight and greater comfort over traditional heavy 260m supports. Lt Col Cranes and Draper describe the design as superior for mobility and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Army Air Technical Service
Lt Col
Draper Draper
3000 War Brides Stranded Overseas
Washington Wis 800 war brides and children of veterans are stranded overseas. The Wisconsin Department disclosed that many lack papers or transportation requests from service husbands, though 14 000 other women and 9709 children have already entered the United States with about 200 more en route. An additional 40 183 are scheduled to reach the country in the coming months. The department blamed GI misunderstanding of procedures but did not rule out wartime marriages ending poorly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wis
United States
Tiskenella
Ary Saano
Wacw
Wi Dewilgent
War Department
Gloria Says Mother Won't Lack Necessities
Gloria Vanderbilt declares her mother Mrs Stokowski will not lack essentials amid a public dispute over money. She says a $21 000 yearly allowance will be used for blind children and homeless people in county areas.
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Gloria
New York
Mie
Glinta Vanderbilt
Mig Gin
Vanderbilt Stokoweki
Gloria, Jr
Stokowski
Stokow
Mra Stokowski
Wlp
Phitin
Alony
Vandlerhilt
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