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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-05-27
SovIETS DOWN 81
ENEMY PLANES

MOSCOW.-SixtY-se Ger
man and Italian planes have
been destroyed by the Russians
in the last "a hours TO a loss OF
20 of theft own. todaY's COM
munique reported. Most of the
dogfights were in the vicinity Of
the Black Sea naval base at No.
vorossiisk, which the Reds are
attempting to recapture. The re
port stated that two German
offensives launched in that area
today were repulsed by the Rus
SLAMS.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-05-27

Warren are in accord with the con-
clusion reached by the neuropsy-
chiatric division of the army, sta
toned at Camp Edwards, Mass,
which released Tiff from the ar
my on April Ii, 10 days before he
shot Lester Newly and Mrs. Ma
ria Celerina Rhodes, on the ground
that he was a "borderline mental
defective. who was emotionally
unstable"
Mrs. Rhodes continues to i'm
prove daily. and is said to be out
of all danger from the two bullet
wounds she received when Tiff,
on the night of April %, shot her
and Newly.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-05-27
EIGHT FISH ON ONE HOOK

JACKSON, Wyo.-When Char
les Kratzer pulled in his fishino
line, he found eight catfish
caught on one hook. The catch
someone else had caught
the fish earlier, strung them on
a wire and then lost the whole
batch in the water. One of the
fish, still hungry, had taken
Kratzer's bait.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-05-27
NOVICE DRIVER SAVES
TRUCK

LIBERTYVILLE, III. = When
George Panek, 58-year-old truck
driver suffered a heart attack at
the wheel of his truck, Anthony
Pramski, 60-year-old farmer
who was riding with him. seized
the wheel, although he had new
er driven a car, and managed to
steer the truck off the highway
and then shut off the ignition.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-05-27
OIL COMPANY TAKES
LEASE ON MUCH LAND

TRENTON, May 81 FNS,-The
Gulf Oil Company has leased
about 10000 acres of land in Levy,
Dixie, Gilchrist. Columbia and Su-
wannee counties and this is only
about one-third of the acreage de-
sired. according to reports last
week.
Payments are reported to be 10
cents per acre in cash and the
same amount an acre rental on
10-year leases.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-05-27
LATE BULLETINS
ALPS WILL PROTECT
GERMANY
tBy Associated Pressp

LONDoN.-Hadio Berlin pro-
tessed 70 be positive that : the
allies will not essay to invade
Germany through Italy because
of the natural protective barrier
the Alps afford. The spokesman
said further that. if the Allies
think they will have an easy
lime invading Italy. they should
change their opinion. as that
country is we'll prepared to beat
bark an invading force.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-05-27
Document Is Handed To
Former Ambassador To
Be Delivered In Per-
SON
Oy Associated Press,

MOSCOW. May 27.-Premier
Josef Stain today handed for.
mer Ambassador Joseph E. Da-
vies a sealed letter for President
Roosevelt. the reply to the let
ter Mr.. Davies had taken from
the President TO Stain. II was
announced that Mr.. Davies will
shortly begin his return trip to
the United States.
The announcement that the
letter had been written by Stain
resulted in many guesses being
made as to its contents, the chief
one of which is that it probably
relates to a proposed meeting
of Roosevelt Stain and Church
i'll to discuss the war effort and
the terms of the peace that is to
come.
Reporters questioned Mr.. Da-
vies about the letter, but he re-
Piled that it was sealed and that
he did not know its contents.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-05-27
1000 STRIKE AT JAMESTOWN

JAMESTOWN. N. 7. - One
thousand men. employee in a
PLANT here that produces ball
bearings for airplanes. went on
strike today. The leaders called
j meeting for tomorrow night to
make a decision on their course
of action.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-05-27
JAps FIGHTING vIcIoUsLy

CHUNGKING. - Despite the
fact that the Chinese have
checked the advance of the Jars
toward this city. they are still
fighting vieiouslY. as though de-
termined to reach their objec-
tive. In one sector the Japs were
slain by the hundreds by ma
chine-gun and artillery fire. but
they were still continuing their
offensive when last advices were
Continued on Page Three)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-05-27
MODELLED FROM U. S.

DETROIT.-The constitution of
Liberia African republic, is mod
elled on that of the United States.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-05-27
BIHG0 PARTY

Club. THURSDAY. Msw =. l1z1
Club E0uze. Cuwal Street SC
p NJ Admisslon 3Sc per psr-
son-s prize fer ew@rY sanas-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-05-27

Key West, Florida. has re
most equable climate n TIE
country: with an average
range Of only Il Fzhrenk n
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27
BY GLADYS MILLS

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Matthews
OF 5644 25th street were hosts al an
O. en- House honoring their daugh-
ter-in-law. wife OF their son, Coast
Guardsman Robert Matthews. tho
former VaSht Murphy OF Ra.t.-
more Nd The affair vas held on
last Sunday evening between the
hours OF 6 and 9, in the home Of
-. and Mrs. Matthews. The visitor
looking charming in white wool
fitted frock with small butterflies
made OF colored sequins, trimming
tn, LETT side Of the bodice. She wore
a corsage OF purple iris.
To mention some Of those who
attended. there were Miss Margaret
Matthews, sister-in-law OF the hon
Gree, Miss Robert Greenidge. for
mer classmate. Wilbur Hughes. Ed
ward Glenn. Robert Johnson, Ma
.te Camp, Betty Dodson. Clarence
Camp. Zelma Miles. Ruth McCrary
Veda Freemon. Gloria Ice, Mr. anC
Mrs. Conklin Bray. Jack Barthwe..
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Mason, Floyc
Jones. Seaman Roger De Mari. an,
Seaman Glass, both coast guard
men Gus Ogletree, Mary Lou DAVIS
Jeanette Jones, and others.
Mrs. Matthews was married 4
Coast Guardsman Matthews ear.>
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27

hrs Ruth Simri,, prominent beau-
tclan. was honorcd by birthday
lsr,y gwen on March 10 by her
husband. Avery s.mril at their
home. SOB Holbrook. upstairs
An evening OF sayc,y, dancing
aHd pegtakias OF cocktails was en-
juyod by friends and acqua.ntances
of the young WarrIed couple on
Ms S.m1rs birthday
among nose pFCSCHt ~ TIC par
IS Wcrc Nj and Mrs Garland Raj
ford Maurice Foster, Mr. and Mrs
william BeacoH Mr. and Mrs. Lar
~ Chsu and others.
Mrs SimriI IS remembered for
her work in helping in the organiz-
ing - The Chronicles War Widows
Cuo sever. months Il was great
- .arousn her efforts ;be. the club
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27
Dr., Mrs. T. White
Entertained Her
-ln-Theiir@Home
City's Elite M a k e S
Mrs. Lee Welcome

/ Mrs Myrtle Ice 81 Los Angeles
CM5' has been i'm Detroit for the
past month, visiting with her sis
ter and brothcr-in-la~. Or. and
Mrs Theodore Waitc Of Cecil ave-
nue.
Mrs. Lee. who is a particularly
afflblc person, has been the rccipi-
cu' OF numerous parties. Detrolt's
elite has received her with open
arms ard has extended 10 her the
cuisine and hospitality for which
wc arc 50 rapidly becoming well
known So many people from other
cities with whom we have hap
pcncd TO chat. have lauded our De.
troit hosteSses to the skies. so much
80 in fact that We have come TO
think that We OF Detroit are final.
" coming into our own in a social
way
HoStesses for Mrs Lee included
her sister. Mrs. Edith White. who
gave a party at the Alpha Phi AL
phl Fraternity house: Mrs. Phyl-
lis Golden who was hostess at a
lovely luncheon for twelve at her
home in Chalmers avenue; Mrs
Tccnc Johnson, who hosted an elab-
crate lobster and champagne sup
per at her lovely new home in
Cecil avenue; Mrs. LYDIA Goggins,
and Miss Ruth Bedford. who were
Joint hostesses at a theatre party,
with midnight soiree. at the Cog
gins manse. to follow: DR.. and Mrs.
j. Edwards were hosts at a mixed
affair at their home. and. an i'm
promptu. and unplanned group en-
ioycd the hospitality OF the John
Roxboroughs. one afternoon.
Among those OF the soignee set
who participated in the affairs for
Mrs Lee were: Katie Fuller, LYDIA
Goggins, Ruth Bedford. Elaine
Conway. Verlie Morton. Leith Rod
gers, Lillian Owens, Edith Watson,
Thclma Houston. Mary Roberts,
Katie Loomis. Phyllis Golden. Pau
/ line Milton, Alma Gardena, Hazel
Roxborough. Sadye Atkins, Alberts
Raiford, Joe Edwards, Heller
Stephens. Lillian Brooks. Many,
Alexander. Christine Marlowe. Der,
nadine Tears. Lucy Jones. Mignor
Brown;
Betty Cole. Gladys Cuzzens, Kay
Marshall. Julia Parker, Odalie Har
mon. Sadye Tines. Teene Johnson
and Wilhelmina Roxborough. s.,
At the Edwards affair which wa
for couples, there were: DR.. anC
Mrs Walter Harmon. Dr. and Mrs
Theodore White, DR.. and Mrs
Boynton Milton. DR.. and Mrs
Joseph Marlowe, DR. and Mrs
Howard Mcneil OF Pontiac. DR.. ant
Mrs. Harold Johnson and DR.. ant
Mrs. j. Jordan of Pontiac.
Mrs. Lee will return to Califor
MIA this week stopping over il
Chicago for a short visit
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27
Los Angeles Visitor Is Guest OF Her Friends Here
IA. LindsayHas
Birthday Party

4
Sadie Lindsay -of- Chandler
avenue honored her daughter, Mary
L'nds !, with a birthday party on
her 18th birthday Saturday. March
20. The honoree, in light blue chif-
fon. wtk her hair in a cluster Of
cLrls on the very top OF her head,
made a very charming picture as
sh greeted her guests. The guests
81 owGred the happy Miss with loads
Of lovely gifts. Time fairly flew
while the evening was spent tripping
gaily 10 the music OF the leading
orchestras.
Among those present at the gala
party were Vivian Clayton, Jeanne
Hi. Dolores Thomas, Murdis Mar
shall. Carl Marshall, Henry Thomas.
Harvey Mitchell Jr. jayne Jackson.
Lulu Mai Thomas. Sally Giles, Eris
Gooch. Thomas Gooch, Geraldine
Marshall. Tyler Browning. Percy
Hart. Elsie Gary, Theodore Hum
phries. Marian Anderson. Russell
Rhue, Iva Bowen, Lawrence Jack
SON MATHS Lewis. Jake Simmons,
Henry Duntar. George Jones. Jua-
nita Carr. Marcus Smith, Martha
Gordon, Constance Blount. Rita
Walker, Robert Jordan, Joe Brown.
Charles Hurley. Louis Cloyd. Jo-
Seph Chambers. and others.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27

shades OF purple affects velvet
bows in her couture instead OF a
chapeau.
Condolences Ito the bereaved
family OF MR. CHARLES CRAW-
FORD. He passed away last week
erd rather suddenly He is the
father Of THOMAS CRAWFORD.
MRS NELLIE NORRIS. MRS. P.
WELLINGTON.
Another OF Detroit's younger set
has been called TO the armed forces
WAITER TATE who was hon
ored al a party given for him by
his sister. VANESSA MOORE
Some 81 the young guests who at
iendcd ere Louisa Perry, Adolf
plus Starks. Crawford Smith.
George Galloway, Audrey and Will
bur Thomas, Arthur Thompson,
Frcnd Lawrence, Nike Frazier and
Nathaniel Carr.
BARBARA JEAN JEFFRIES. 49,.
f.ye year old daughter OF MR. AND
MRS ALBERT JEFFRIES. of the
brewster Housing projeet-,-..was
honored by her parents with 4 birth
day party held on last Wednesday
al tho Brewster Recreation Rooms.
II. vas 81 PatrIck's day
PEGGY HOUSTON JOHNSON. ..
pen, .as, week end in Gary, Ind.
New WAC recruits this week
we're: Gertrude Giles. Christine
Bsscomb and Hannah Marie Wills.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27

POSTLES. surprised his "missus"
with a party held in the lovely cock
.ail room ai4ihe Paradise Lounge.
last Saturday night
ALEXANDER DEAN preXy OF
Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. lis very
enthusiastic about. =, the collecting
Of books for the service men which
is Their project now Boxes for
collecting them VIII 1e placed IN
the "Y's" rand in some OF the
churches You are asked TO con-
tribute books 20 this most, worthy
cause.
PAULINE MILTON has the
towns prettiest silver fox coat ,..
and certainly the most different
A Fromm 1T is mace with
touches Of pure white fox az the
throat and the cuffs can be worn
a cape or jacket. lis her birth
day Gift --
Ard THELMA HUTCHTNS. - is
The most elegant Of creatures N her
mink coat and ha, very, very
smart with her new and mos, at
,rac,ive hairdo She always wears
black and wisely so
SUSIE MILLS is another who
relies the advantage OF smart
black he achievement, OF be-
wncn.ra effects We have yet 10
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27

these, They should run from about
81 so TO 81 90.
THE BLOUSE
A new look. . very feminine
blouse that is arrest!ngly low
-neeked aRd-haHe- a-draW- string
closing at the neck and long sleeves.
The designs include Indian pat
terens such as birds, feathers, run
ming deers. magnolias. Chinese com.
bamboo leaves and many others
We mention these new designs TO
remind you that HOME DRESS,
MAKING" is patriotic as we'll as
fun.
MARY BROWN makes exciting
hats made order with that SOIL
and trim look. She's al THE HOB
BY SHOPPE located al Forest and
Beaubien streets daily from Z TO 8
p. m. O
THELMA LEES no B B Y
SHOPPE-Nowi is the time TO make
Lvear own clothes. Yeu save money
/ have more clothes and dress better
for less. II you DO not have q ma
chine OF your own, use ours. Our
rates are rs cents for a two-hour
perod. For appointments call Tr
l4292 mornings before noon, or
after 9 p. m. This shop is located
/ al Forest and Beaublcn.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27
GADDINGS
,oTA PHI LAMgDAs GO PATRIOTIC

Patriotic members NJ IOTA PHI LAMBDA sorority.
(The CHRIS Sororty) HAY" dispensed with olah-
crate entertainments formals such for The duration.
Instead they have pooled and purchased
Sl0ooo worth If war chat course means Nher-
ever they Uombcrsl
The otas vii sponsor tea, I'm compliment TO the business
women 81 bc'ruf.-to he held Al IN" WA r.
during National }u,iucs, VGck tpr TO IL. This viii
be their feature instead 90 Insn'oa tDn Parade .HOlfO
AVONNE GREl.NI.FE IL program chairman
ast saturday night Soror Phi Lambda feed
tLojr national president Mrs LOI.N NJ FNkEft OF chr
cagoa dinner i The Paradise Lounge
Zcta chapter he sorority We're the Possesses Ntcr
the dinner Parker addressed the FIG club Nuture
Iota Grlsp and onpcda Pledge club In the class rooms
of the Detroit Institute OF Commerce. of which SOKOR
LOUISE GROOMS president OF /ca chapter IS preSl
dom and founder Later IN the evening n soiree was
held at The home or S0tt0It KATHERINE FARMER 'PreSl-
dent Ieta Claltorl.
Plans were laid annual concaVc in August which
will be held in Detroit the time The honorcd guest
was the house guest Soror Maxine Breyes during her
visit
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27

THE FORGE DUNBARS -.
have agreed 10 disagree -. are in
very truth about 70 tell il TO the
judge lis the circulating rumor.
DORIS PELHAM was hostess
ito a group or bridge students as
they prefer 20 call themselves
Orly served dessert 'bu' elegant
SADYE ATKINS ROUTT, is en-
thusiastic about her enrolment IN
the WAC and is very frank in
admitting that she IS out after a
gold bar for her shoulder ana
more power 20 her. We say
She has a lovely going away
present from some OF her friends
% lovely army watch from
ODALIE HARMON p A L LIZ (
MILTON 10 EDWARDS EDITH
WHITE and ALMA GARDENA....
end an elegan. saddle bsg from
HAZEL ROXBOROUGH
THE GEORGE -t0FEJ6fS- ttr1r
former Lo;tie Donald. eXpec;
their image late this spring
GABRIELLE BRADLEY cele-
DRAFTED her second birthday Wrh q
huge cake and her frs, poctc'
Las, Saturday was the day and
her ootng father Robert Brady
Che Younger was the donor OF The
.pockotbook.
THE ARCADlANS were hos,csse
81 a shower for the neWes' BRIDE
in our midst .. MRS RALPH
HUDSON $40 Aureia Walton unr'
two weeks ago. twas given a. the
home OF nember DORIS BELL -.
last Saturday eve DR.. w IL
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27
Daughter-h-Law
Giuen Gala Party

III year in Baltimore. This was a
ge.-aCquaiated visit with his family
She is the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Murphy OF Baltimore. editor
Of the Well known Afro American.
she VII. leave for her home in
BAl,.more hi, Frlday. which cuts
Ter visit somewhat shorter than
SIC h5d planned il, bu. she is to
meet her husband there He VII
come from New York, where he is
nov Stationed. to visit her.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27
By THElMA LEE

In prettying up for spring, here's
how TO make the Ill T IT l. f
THINGS" act like a spring tonic
that contains al the vitims The
suggester says, the hat, the yelling.
the bag, the scarfs, the gloves will
add to your costume exciting life
and will perk it up or down, as the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27
MAKES WHO'S WHO"

Little Rock, Ark-Dr. VI. LaFsy-
etc Harris president. Philander
Smith college since May. 1896, has
been selected for listing in the 23rd
biennial edition OF Who's Who
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27
Mrs. X. Sir11ril Was
Honored By Hubby

now is funetienins and progressing
rapidly under is president, Mrs.
Lillian Mathews
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27
POPE BENJAMIN HERE TO SEE HIS DRAFT BOARD

Ius hannencd ~ run into. POpE BENJAMIN. last
Sunday night teaching you know al Lincoln unVer
sv at jefferson City, Missouri lie IS here for ms phE
steal and his draft board He telling us that
JOE NEAL is also tutoring ont there pretty NANCY
FlSHED was With Pope at the time. She was here Tor
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27

CADETS
LIEUTENANT MIIIARD JLFN and his wife are here
with his parents Mrs Willard Ulen 81. of High
land avenue. They will be in town all of this week We
have known Willard since he was little shaver must get
out there and see him in his spendor.
PAULINE FRISRY. . the thrush here for visit
. with her family. She made her debut YOU know last
November Carnegie hall. Got rave notices from the
New York critics. She remains New York to study
more harder does her best work with Mozart aras
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27

Illustrated is position suit hat
in navy felt. with soft brim. The
big bow of green and white stripped
tafTeta gives a light touch, The
vide meShed veil matches the hat
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27
IN MEMORIAM

Mrs. Leila Bradley died on March
%, 1871. May she ever rest in
peace. Her devoted daughter, EN-
ma Taylor.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27
THE VEIL


THE VEIL
Veilings are deliberately pretty
and are out 10 please. They don't
make a loud noise, but they do
make conversation. We hit upon
an idea the other day: first, We
took stiffened veil. shaped it like
those caps the milkmaids use to
wear in the eighteenth century. It's
long in back and short in front.
held close to the head with mar
row ribbon. and fiared with a ripple
around the face. Then on top of
this. we attached a charming little
sailor, weighted with a beautiful
rose. a shallow boater OF dases or
D sometimes mere brlm, which
leaves the stiff yelling 10 form the
crown
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27
THE BAG

Bags are big fashion for spring
They are big enough 10 make
CARRY YOUR SHARE a pleas
ure. Get one in rough-textured
good leather and lasting service. for
day, one in rayon faille for dress
up. get another in bright stripped
or plaid rayon and carry it all
through summer.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27
TIE SCARFS

The smartest OF accessories, with
new spring coats. or tucked in the
neckline of your suit. not only ADDS
dash but protects the necklines.
Choose pure dyes and washable fab
rics. You'll need Al least four OF
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27
6 Different WAYS
TO CHANGE The
VERY aR LOO LOOK FACE

Black and White Magic Mist Face
Powder actually offers you 6 different
ways to change the very look of your
face. In tone, texture, clinginess, har-
monizing color, power to soften
harsh lights and shadows. A touch OF
Black and White Magic Mist Face
Powder renews the look Of freshness to
your skin :. it offers you fattering
loneliness. You'll thrill to the wayyour
choice ofsix harmonizingc olorsblends
with your own complexion. Be sure
to ask today for Black and Whites
new Magic Mist -
Face Powder. Get the /%H
economical large size, E~T
75e, at all toilet goods f//
counters everywhere. w
G|7zSl}vs]E51[G
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27

these, They should run from about
81 so 10 81 90.
THE BLOUSE
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27
VIVID BOW DRESSES
. Up DARK FELT

occasion calls Tor.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-27

he week end.-l1rUm IlaNluh. Z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-23

need for standing In the way Of British
imperial plans.
This fits only In part with the known
facts. General Marshall did, on good
authority, want to llse ENGLAND as the
principal base for smashing Hitler. The
British did want the Mediterranean route.
Thus far the British have won, and every
indication suggests that their victory In
cludes Balkan approach to Hunland.
Why, then, should they want to get rid OF
General Marshall?
In Army circles the chief Of staff Is
almost deified, and Is criticized less than
most men in such position. Most Of what
criticism Is heard has been that he gets
on too well with the British - that he Is
Is too reasonable and temperate and de-
sirous Of complete harmony. Whatever
may be behind the supposed cabal
against General Marshall, we Join with
others In hoping that either 1t Is nom
existent o rthat it fails. As chief Of
staff, Marshall is de facto commander
in-chief of all American forces through
out the world. The most spectacular field
command would represent demotion. It
would confine his talents to single the
ater of operation, as the Army and Navy
Journal points out. Moreover - and
this is not in criticism Of Marshall-there
is no evidence that he would make a
superlative field commander. His genius
has been as an organizer, not as leader.
In the higher ranks, at least, he never has
been battle officer.
His reputation arose as chief OF
operations - first for the famous First
Division, then for corps (when he played
a principal part in organizing the st.
Mihiel offensive) and later for the First
Army, which was begging down in the
Meuse- Argonne offensive until he took
hold and cleared up its difficulties in
hurry.
AS matter of training and planning,
strategy and tactics there is no reason
to believe that any American officer is
his peer AS a field leader, there Is no
reason to suspect that he would be as
good as Eisenhower, Macarthur, or sew
eral of their American and British
subordinates
The military phases of the war are
going splendidly as they are, thanks
largely to the work General Marshall
has been doing in Washington.
To shift him now, in the guise OF
promoting" him to a field command,
might be tragic