Giant US Airships Reignite 1940s Defense Ambitions
An article argues for expanding the US airship program as a specialized defense asset. It notes the Los Angeles model, the Akron and Macon losses, and advocates modern helium airships with onboard aircraft, contrasting 1918 zeppelin limits with 1940s capabilities and strategic value. The piece cites Commander Rosendahl and calls for renewed investment in large airships for hemispheric defense.
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Hemisphere
Los Angeles
Akron
Macon
National Aviation Forum
Charles F. Rosendahl
U. S. Navy
Amarillo
Rosendahl
Airships and Submarines in 1940 Naval Strategy
A naval defense advocate argues for expanding airship programs alongside submarines, asserting helium solves hydrogen flaws and that modern airships offer long range, heavy lift, and robust naval use. He cites reports by Durand and FCC, notes airships’ commercial and military potential, and calls for continued construction and operation.
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United States
Rosendahl
Royal Road
Shenandoah
Akron
Macon
Hindenburg
North
South Atlantic
Navy Department
Durand
W. F. Durand
Stanford University
Karl T. Compton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Science Advisory Board
Claude A. Swanson
Navy
Daylight Saving Time Urged to Ease Southeast Power Shortage
The Federal Power Commission urged immediate nationwide daylight saving time in the Southeast to conserve power for defense needs. Interior Secretary Ickes said the government was considering new aluminum plants in the Tennessee Valley Authority area and the Pacific Northwest as part of defense expansion.
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Washington
Federal Power Commission
Southeast
Ickes
Tennessee Valley
Pacific Northwest
New Mexico Youths to Capitol Camp Trip
Leon Wagley of Forrest heads to Washington as one of four New Mexico representatives at the National 4 H club encampment. Tempe Gilbert Bernalillo County Mary Swinford Curry County and Buster Daviness Roosevelt County join Wagley, meeting Texas delegates in Lubbock before continuing to the capital.
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Tucumcari
Leon Wagley
Forrest
Katie Wagley
Priday
Washington, D. C
Wagley
New Mexico
4-H
Tempe Gilbert
Bernalillo County
Mary Swinford
Curry County
Buster Daviness
Roosevelt County
Clovis
Lubbock
Texas
Tobacco Growers in Cuba Exempt from 44 Hour Week
Due to changing weather, Cuban tobacco growers are exempted from the constitutional 44 hour maximum work week, allowing extended labor to harvest crops. The waiver reflects adjustments to agricultural schedules amid seasonal conditions.
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Cuba
Wild Rose Lodge Drills Highlight Texas Brotherhood Meeting
Delegates to the 16th annual Texas state convention of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and auxiliary gather in San Antonio. About 500 delegates are expected as closing ceremonies include fancy drills performed by Bluebonnet Lodge Temesle Panther Lodge Fort Worth Wild Rose Lodge Amarillo Texas Star Lodge San Antonio Lone Star Lodge Big Spring and Evergreen Lodge Fort Worth.
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Ban Antonio
Texas
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Auxiliary
Bluebonnet Lodge
Temesle
Panther Lodge
Fort Worth
Wild Rose Lodge
Amarillo
Texas Star Lodge
San Antonio
Lone Star Lodge
Big Spring
Evergreen Lodge
Enid Oklahoma Chosen for Air School Site
Aides said army air corps officials selected Enid Oklahoma as the site for a basic advanced twin engine airplane training school. The project would cost 42,870,000 and employ up to 3,700 men, with work starting once plans are finished.
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Washington
Senator Lee
Oklahoma
Army Air Corps
Enid
Okla
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Clark Howell
Edward P. Warner
Albert J. Berres
Franklin K. Lane, Jr
New Jersey
Capitol
Dallas - Fort Worth
Houston
Texas Panhandle
Motor Freight Lines
Wild Rose’ Lodge
Enid, Okla
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Twega
Glenmore
Plae
Glenmore Distilleries
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