Service and Information Branch Forms 175 Ex-Servicemen Welfare Committees
The War Department announces 175 ex-servicemen welfare committees nationwide to assist veterans. Led by Lt. Col. M G Smith, the panels unite American Legion, Red Cross, Y M C A, Knights of Columbus, and government agencies to streamline relief, employment, and information. Local committees will coordinate with Red Cross and American Legion officers.
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War Department
United States
Cheyenne
American Legion
Led Cross
Knights of Columbus
War Camp Community Service
Salvation Army
Jewish Welfare Board
Chambers of Commerce, Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
War Risk Insurance, Vocational Training Board
United States Public Health Service
Army, Navy and Marine
Service and Information Branch
Mathew Cgmith
Red Glass
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Council of National Defense Building
Washington
Red Cross
Wales Field Landing Plans Spark Cheyenne Air Mail Effort
Colonel Jordan visits Cheyenne urging support for Wales Field as a combined postal, military, and commercial landing site on Fort Russell land. Colonel Bigelow cites weather, route suitability, and growing air traffic predicting twelve planes by summer, asking for two hangars and Army permission to use the field.
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Cheyenne
Josifi A. Jordan
Air Mail Service
Jordan
Walesfield
Chamber of Commerces
Dugan
M. C. Bigelow
Fort Russell
Ghamiber of Commerce
Hotary Club
Washington
Wales Field
Bigelow
Gol
New York City
Ulis
Colonel Bigelow
Fancy sashes take spotlight over trimming fads
Sashes and girdles return to fashion with simple silk and wash frocks. Georgette and voile dresses gain color by satin ribbon girdles and velvet sashes. the standout feature is a pink satin girdle on a gray blue Georgette frock with beading and tied knot accents.
Cheyenne Pushed for Air Hangars and Field Expansion
Frank J. Wiffier, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, works with Senators Kendrick and Warren and Congressman Mondell on hangar construction in Cheyenne. Community supporters back the plan, aiming to place Cheyenne on the trans continental air route. Proposals include expanding Wales field to 41,000 by 1,100 yards, far surpassing government first class specs of 600 yards square.
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Frank J. Wiffier
Chamber of Commerce
Kendrick and
Warren
Mondell
Cheyenne
Rotary Clubs
Wales Field
Gheyenne
Homesteaders Win Right to Prospecting Permits under Leasing Law
Washington May 8 Homesteaders who entered land under any act except the stock raising act have a preferential right to a prospecting permit if the land was withdrawn for petroleum after their entry. The department allows the right but limits it under the stock raising act while reaffirming protection for 320 and 160 acre homesteads prior to withdrawal.
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Washington
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Congress
United States
Republicans Complete Delegates Line Up At Wyoming Convention
Sheridan May 10 Delegates to Chicago will be uninstructed at the Republican state convention adjourned to tomorrow after a keynote condemning the league of nations and Mexican policy. Merle D. Vincent of Grand Junction criticized the national administration and urged strong national power to protect American lives and property abroad.
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Mexico
Algieres
German Empire
Republican Party
Hewu
League of Nations
League
Senate
Fragmentary political speech on fair policy and class balance
The excerpt highlights a Republican speaker urging a just policy toward labor and capital, insisting no class should dominate government at the expense of another. It reflects a stance of preserving sovereignty while advocating equal consideration across societal groups.
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