Word: dorman
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...seven Yearlings elected to the board are: Jerry Dorman, Bob Rowe, Gerry Murphy, Dave Hutchinson, Dave Graham, Tom Fraher and Tom Rogers...
...DALE D. DORMAN...
...DORMAN B. TURNIPSEED...
Shrewd, burly Governor Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith was having trouble with young (28) Major General Thakin Aung San (commander of the Burma National Army). Aung San went over to the Japs early in the war, switched back to the British with the tide. But once the Japs had surrendered, Aung San demanded immediate Burmese independence. Hoping to mollify him, Sir Reginald asked Aung San to suggest a few names for a new council. When Aung San listed eleven fervent nationalists, Sir Reginald rejected his list. Thereupon Aung San was elevated to a crest of Burmese popularity and excitement dangerous...
...Burmese delegates came aboard from a motor launch. With the exception of one Burman, who wore formal morning dress, the delegates wore gay silk lungyis and scarlet headdresses. At the head of the green baize wardroom table sat Burma's governor, Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith, whom the Japanese had chased out of Burma. Now he was back. Back too was Premier Sir Paw Tun, whom the Japanese had also chased out. Near him sat bland, ambitious, influential U Than Tun, general secretary of the Communist-dominated Anti-Fascist Organization. Sayadaw Aletawaya, 90, head of the Buddhist church, sent...