Converted Auto Plants to Make Huge Air Fleet
Washington reports that American auto and allied factories could begin producing standardized Allied aircraft by January 1, using war-type designs from France and Britain. Plans by the National Defense Council aim to convert factories without hampering munitions, needing Congress to cut red tape and fund the effort. Howard Coffin of the Council outlined a coordinated program with allied experts, stressing manpower and equipment contributions.
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National Defense Council
Congress
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
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Council of National Defense
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Gram
Sen@tor Beckham
Kent
Mr Coffin
Europe
Allied Service
Germany
Planes: Aero Club seeks funding to build 2000 aircraft in 3 months
The Aero Club of America urged Congress to appropriate funds to build 2000 airplanes in three months and raise output to 15,000 in six months. It criticized idle major firms and cited Curtiss, Aeromarine, Burgess, L. W. F., Standard Aircraft, Thomas Morse, and Wright-Martin as ready to scale. The letter compares U S potential to British early 1915 production.
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House Committee On Military Affairs
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Aeromarine Plane and Motor Co
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Standard Aero Corporation
Thomas-Morse Aircraft Co
Wright-Martin Aircraft Co
Great Britain
Aero Club
United States
Authorities to adopt training machine amid demand for up to 20000
British Canadian and French officials agreed on a training machine type with a need of 10000 to 20000 units. At a meeting of the Aircraft Manufacturers association all firms labeled idle pledged willingness to build any aircraft the government may order.
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Aircraft Manufacturers’ Association
Constantine to Live in Swiss Villa Near Lugano
A former Greek king Constantine plans residence in Switzerland after arriving with Swiss searches for a royal villa. Prince Von Buelow and several German diplomats remain in Lugano as Constantine possibly travels to Berlin before returning to Switzerland to settle.
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Berlin
Few Fatalities Among U S Army Aviators
Washington reports the national advisory committee for aeronautics found only three fatalities in the army air service from 1914 to April 20 1917 despite higher exposure. Of 15 fatalities since 1908 nine were pilots and six were passengers. in 1916 ninety six aviators flew four hundred thousand two hundred miles without a death.
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Army Air Service
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Anniversaries on June 15 Highlight Historic Events
On June 15 historic dates include Martin Luther’s excommunication in 1520 and Washington being named commander in chief in 1775. The same date marks Pilatre de Rosier’s fatal ascent attempt in 1819 and Arkansas joining the Union in 1836.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Washington
Pilatre de Rosier
English Channel
Boulogne
Arkansas
Distinguishing Names Used in New Zealand Army Recruitment
In Hobart New Zealand on June 14 the public adopted names for recruited men The Wants for volunteers and The Sents for those called by ballot or conscription The two groups meet at camp with little friction and operate separately in the recruitment process.
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New Zealand
Secrecy Urged Over Military Plans in Newspapers
Washington reports warn that one percent of American newspapers reveal military plans despite voluntary censorship. The Committee on Public Information urges suppression of troop movements, destinations, and embarkation details to prevent aiding the enemy. The public is asked to pledge cooperation with government secrecy efforts.
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Committee On Public Information
Japanese Diet to Convene for Special Session
Tokyo reports the Diet will convene June 21 for a three week session triggered by last winter's dissolution of the House of Representatives. A new house was erected in April. Prince Tan, the famous Chinese singer, has died at age 72.
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House of Representatives
Prince Tan
Warrenite
William II Ascends Throne and Menken and a Theft Tale
The piece reflects on the twenty ninth anniversary of William II’s accession amid war, and profiles Adah Isaacs Menken’s turbulent life from New Orleans birth to Paris death. It closes with a local crime note: a housekeeper reports a theft by a hired helper, James J. Carmondy, who stole $75.
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William II
Germany
William I
Frederick
William
Bismarck
Europe
X Ray Photo Breakthrough for Liver and Kidney Disease
A British Medical Journal feature describes Dr. James Scherer’s new photography process to image living patients’ abscesses in the liver or kidneys. The method could aid early detection of kidney disease, reveal intestinal blockages, and show kidney function. The piece cautions about uric acid buildup and promotes Anuric with hot water as a tonic to reduce uric acid, claiming relief from rheumatism and gout. an advertisement notes one cent a word in farmer want ads.
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British Medical Journal
James Scherer
Magna Carta Born On June Fifteenth A Founding Liberty Date
On June 15 1215 King John reluctantly signed Magna Carta at Runnymeade near Windsor creating a foundation for representative government. Despite papal disapproval and royal opposition the charter's principles surged as the united English nation embraced constitutional liberty. Its influence remained a beacon of freedom for two centuries and endures today.
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Yonarch
Penny Press Birth Tied to Stamp Duty Abolition
June 15 marks the penny press in Britain tied to stamp duty repeal sixty one years ago. The abolition followed wartime demand for cheaper news, ending heavy taxes that kept papers expensive. English law previously punished unstamped issues. Ripon, Wisconsin seeks $75,000 post office funds to buy Liberty Bonds, while citizens last year urged use for aviation corps.
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