Washington –
President Roosevelt today nominated Rear Adm. John H. Towers, newly-appointed commander of the Pacific Fleet Air Force, to be a vice admiral and promoted seven other naval air officers to the rank of rear admiral. This was in line with the new naval policy of giving greater recognition to air officers.
Washington –
The Navy announced today it is acquiring 50,000 acres of land adjoining the Quantico Marine Base, Virginia, for training of officers. Civilians will be evacuated from the area. The 50,000 acres will expand present facilities almost tenfold.
Washington –
Women who have at least a private pilot’s license are needed immediately for junior ground school instructions at $2,000 a year, the Civil Service Commission announced today. Application blanks are available at post offices.
Favors full independence after war ends
By George Wang, United Press staff writer
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Roosevelt asks people to tighten belts for ‘hard fight ahead,’ urges Americans to ‘keep faith with democracy’ by contributions
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