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Senator Urges Army Promote On Merit Only
Senate Military Committee discussed postwar army reorganization to promote on merit, halting permanent rank promotions during war. Senator Thomas urged learning from Germany, while Truman and others backed a promotion freeze. subcommittee to study the issue, with several generals named for potential permanent rank considerations.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Thomas
Utah
Reynolds
D-N. C
Truman
D-Mo
Wallgren
Wash
Kilgore
D-W. Va
Gurney
Ur-S. D
Chandler
D-Ky
Joseph W. Stilwell
George S. Patton
Brehon B. Somervell
Joseph T. McNarney