Lane Outlines Defense Work Against Critics
Lane issues a clear statement defending national council work. He addresses critics with emphasis on achievements, goals, and ongoing efforts to strengthen policy and oversight. The remarks highlight transparency and accountability in governance and signal readiness for further scrutiny.
Secretary Lane Defends Council of National Defense
Washington July 12 Franklin Lane secretary of the interior described the council of national defense as a mobilizing body not a purchasing board. He said business men on advisory committees offer guidance, not contracts, and credits them with organizing skill and patriotism while stressing the president’s ultimate control.
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Franklin Lane
Interior
Council of National Defense
Congress
Lane
Advisory Commission
Associated Press
Baker
Daniels
Houston
Tedsfield
Wilson
War and Navy
Rney Gugnt
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Navy
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Geological Survey
Bureau of Mines
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Europe
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France
England
War Economy and Government Control Debate in Congress
Speeches urge cooperation to mobilize resources for the war effort. Proposals include price fixing, commandeering plants, and government ownership of industries if needed. Critics warn of socialism and warn that leaders must show clear national purpose to mobilize business and public support. The Bible charger cited as a metaphor for fragility of offerings.
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France
Congress
Ena
Mage
Painch
Butte Registration Finalized for Draft Incoming
Butte completes almost 9,000 registration cards sent to Helena by state adjutant general. Ray Lavelle transfers lists for Washington DC pro vost marshal. City clerk Treacy and Mayor Maloney mobilize volunteers to finalize displays and respond to inquiries.
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State Adjutant General
Helena
Ray ‘Lavelle
Bhute
Washington
Kent
Viston
Treacy
Maloney
Meanow Larks Description From Field Notes
The entry describes a bird called the meanow sare noted as a sparrow like figure yellow with a dark crescent on the breast, shows white tail feathers when it dies, frequents fields and is larger than a robin.
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