Universal Military Training Debated Postwar Policy
Postwar discussions center on universal military training as a core security measure. The General of the Army plans a congress bound bill adopting universal training, drawing on prior proposals, while Crowder continues eighteen year old draft classifications. Proponents argue training aids national preparedness without a large standing army.
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Ashingtom
United States
Eeat
Congress
Crowder
War Department
Oregon Senate Ballot Dilemma Resolved by Dummy Candidate
Oregon's election used a dummy candidate to cover the short term vacancy after McNary was appointed. Mulky would resign immediately after swearing in to allow McNary to complete the short term, with McNary then taking the long term seat on March 4 without interruption.
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Regon
United States
Paine Cane
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
McNary
Mulky
Senator McNary
Washington
Senate
Nation’s parks draw 450000 visitors in 1918 season
Official 1918 attendance figures show Rocky Mountain leading scenic parks with about 80 000 visitors, Mount Rainier near 45 000 due to Camp Lewis, and Mount McKinley inaccessible. California parks show declines around 4 000 each amid wartime conditions and higher railroad fares.
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Eer AL Parks
Offera
National Park Service
Department of the Interior
Phowalh
Mount McKinley
Pavernment Railroad
Alaska
Rocky Mountain National Dark
Colorado
Rittendynce
Austin
Mount Qainier
Camp Lewis
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Yellowstone
Wyoming
California
Platt
Oklahowa
Neotebnal
Mesa Verde
Glueler
Montoma
Cyclops Mystery Centered on Lost U-Boat Fleet Inland
The Cyclops, an American collier with 250 aboard, disappeared while homeward from Rio de Janeiro with cargo for the United States. Barbados to New York voyage halted by unknown fate. weather was mild, search efforts failed, and the case remains perplexing with multiple theories about sinking or capture.
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United States
New York
Avy Department
Barbados
George Wichman Worley
Germany
Wichwaan
Worley
Ble
Norfolk
Thetm
Spurios Vermont
Air Service Mechanics Train to Keep Flying Fleets
The article explains how air service mechanics became essential to front line squadrons, detailing the training at two schools in St. Paul Minnesota and Kelly Field Texas. It covers trades taught, the trade test process, progression from induction to squadron service, and the health and welfare support for trainees. It lists multiple trades and draft process sites across the United States.
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Air Service
Peter
Paul
Air Service Mechanics’ Schools
St. Paul
Minn
Kelly Field
South San Antonio
Tex
Neme
Iuerit
Ili
Trade Test Board
Toogelin
Theo
Uylog
Tom
Crecteus
Hingard
Techaonic Ia
Ned
I Corps
Mechanics
Air Services
Air Service Trade Test Board
Atlanta
St. Louis
Weeping Doll Introduces New Liveation For Nursery
A new weeping doll variant features a hollow water filled head connected by a corked neck tube. Eyes open and close to express sympathy when squeezed, offering comfort after distress or a spanking to children.
Rice In Ice Cream Debuts From Freezing Rice Milk
A Portland company introduces a new ice cream made by freezing rice and milk. The rice kernels disintegrate during freezing, leaving a smooth texture. the product is described as delicious and ready to serve with minimal prep.
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Portland
Cap
India
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