Americans Taught to Shoot Straight by $300000 Promotion
Congress approved a $300,000 civilian marksman promotion to spread rifle practice nationwide. The plan funds free ranges targets and materials for civilians, expands government ranges, and supports a national board led by the assistant secretary of war to train hundreds of thousands in service rifle use.
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National Board For the Promotion
Fred H. Philips Jr
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First Photo of New Giant Seaplane Sparks Military Rifle Move
The piece details civilian rifle clubs expanding under new legislation and army marksman programs. It highlights 600 ranges, funding for targets, and a push to teach civilian marksmen, with emphasis on the National Guard, Navy, Marine Corps, and notable figures like Lieut Col. Abbey and Maj. Harilee.
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Portland
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William Tabbey
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William M. Ingraham
National Rife Association
George W. Melvor
Palmer F. Pierce
Frank R. Curtis
William C. Harllee
Thomas Holcomb Jr
Corps
William Libbey
Nationgse Association
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Vermont
Charles W. Thomas
California
Charles T. Gaither
Maryland
Fred H. Phillips
Tennessee
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Committee On Military Affairs
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E. P. Bertholf
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Secretary of War
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American Racing Union
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