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My reaction to this article was: "Oh, so Will had some involvement in World War II, despite the fact that he had been retired from the Army for over a decade." Later, I found some more about it.
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Peyton, Stokey Resign Jobs in Defense Setup
Brigadier General E. G. Peyton, commander of the Atlanta civilian defense zone since last December, and his executive officer, Colonel William P. Stokey, yesterday submitted their resignations to Mayor Hartsfield.
At the request of the mayor, they agreed to continue in their posts until the mayor and George M. Phillips, director of defense for the Atlanta area, confer concerning the future of the defense command.
The action was said to have been taken to give Hartsfield the same freedom regarding civilian defense that members of council gave him in selection of new council committees.
Hartsfield emphasized that he has not had time to familiarize himself with details of the office and stressed that he had insisted that the general and Colonel Stokey remain at their posts at least for the present. He said no friction has developed and "our relations are the most cordial."
"An Army Custom."
It probably will be several days before the Mayor and Phillips hold their conference, Hartsfield said, because of the pressure of other business. Both General Peyton and Colonel Stokey said they would remain.
"There is an Army custom of long standing which requires that the staff appointed by a commanding officer resign to enable the new commanding officer to appoint a staff of his own selection," the general's letter to Hartsfield said.
"In compliance with that worthy custom, I attach the letter of instructions issued by your predecessor (former Mayor LeCraw), under which I assumed command of the Atlanta Citizens' Defense Corps, and I offer you my resignation and, at his request, that of Colonel W. P. Stokey, executive officer, effective this date."
Plan New Study.
Phillips yesterday said he believed it will be about July 15 before defense equipment authorized for the city will be delivered.
Phillips also pointed out that area staff officers propose to make a new study of vital areas and that the equipment will be distributed according to needs and according to population, with the emphasis placed on vital points..
Peyton, Stokey Resign Jobs in Defense Setup
Brigadier General E. G. Peyton, commander of the Atlanta civilian defense zone since last December, and his executive officer, Colonel William P. Stokey, yesterday submitted their resignations to Mayor Hartsfield.
At the request of the mayor, they agreed to continue in their posts until the mayor and George M. Phillips, director of defense for the Atlanta area, confer concerning the future of the defense command.
The action was said to have been taken to give Hartsfield the same freedom regarding civilian defense that members of council gave him in selection of new council committees.
Hartsfield emphasized that he has not had time to familiarize himself with details of the office and stressed that he had insisted that the general and Colonel Stokey remain at their posts at least for the present. He said no friction has developed and "our relations are the most cordial."
"An Army Custom."
It probably will be several days before the Mayor and Phillips hold their conference, Hartsfield said, because of the pressure of other business. Both General Peyton and Colonel Stokey said they would remain.
"There is an Army custom of long standing which requires that the staff appointed by a commanding officer resign to enable the new commanding officer to appoint a staff of his own selection," the general's letter to Hartsfield said.
"In compliance with that worthy custom, I attach the letter of instructions issued by your predecessor (former Mayor LeCraw), under which I assumed command of the Atlanta Citizens' Defense Corps, and I offer you my resignation and, at his request, that of Colonel W. P. Stokey, executive officer, effective this date."
Plan New Study.
Phillips yesterday said he believed it will be about July 15 before defense equipment authorized for the city will be delivered.
Phillips also pointed out that area staff officers propose to make a new study of vital areas and that the equipment will be distributed according to needs and according to population, with the emphasis placed on vital points..
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1.
This is one of a series of newspaper and magazine items over the years about Will's work for the Army Corps of Engineers.
You can find the whole list here:
2.
"There is an Army custom of long standing which requires that the staff appointed by a commanding officer resign to enable the new commanding officer to appoint a staff of his own selection," the general's letter to Hartsfield said.
This article was high on the front page of the Atlanta Constitution, despite the fact that the resignations were routine.
3.
Will was acquainted with Mayor Hartsfield - see:
4.
The big headline for the day was:
ALASKA ATTACKED TWICE BY JAP BOMBING PLANES
The Battle of Midway (which was linked to the Japanese bombing in Alaska) started on the date of this edition, June 4, 1942, but at the time the paper was put out, the editors wouldn't have known about the Midway battle yet.
This is one of a series of newspaper and magazine items over the years about Will's work for the Army Corps of Engineers.
- The previous document in the series is: 1942-01-31 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE MENTIONING WILL
- The next document in the series is: (There is no next document. This the last in the series.)
You can find the whole list here:
2.
"There is an Army custom of long standing which requires that the staff appointed by a commanding officer resign to enable the new commanding officer to appoint a staff of his own selection," the general's letter to Hartsfield said.
This article was high on the front page of the Atlanta Constitution, despite the fact that the resignations were routine.
3.
Will was acquainted with Mayor Hartsfield - see:
4.
The big headline for the day was:
ALASKA ATTACKED TWICE BY JAP BOMBING PLANES
The Battle of Midway (which was linked to the Japanese bombing in Alaska) started on the date of this edition, June 4, 1942, but at the time the paper was put out, the editors wouldn't have known about the Midway battle yet.
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