Needs Of Nation's Air Defense Far Different From The Problem
The piece argues American air power should focus on stopping enemy bombers before they reach bases, rather than mass pursuit fleets. It notes the Army Air Corps has under 3,000 planes, with only about 500 first-line combat aircraft, and discusses production rates, bottlenecks, and critiques from British and American observers about obsolete pursuits deployed in France and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Navy Air Service
Naval Reserve
Marine Corps
Army Air Corps
Air Corps
Defense
War Department
Bell
Philip Murray
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Miami
Charles S. Garland
Industrial Materials Division
The
Defense Commission
United States
France
Curtiss Hawks
Messerschmitt
Captain Essex’s Household in Turmoil at Purple Beeches
I enter the Essex estate where Miss Althea opposes Cary’s plan to write a family book. The captain asserts authority while Cary seeks a respectful path, and the room hums with fear, defiance, and tense loyalties as doors close on a simmering household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Bank
Althea
Air power and long range bombers for continental defense
The piece argues for large scale production of long range bombers by the army air corps and navy as vital for continental and hemisphere defense. It notes Atlantic bases leased from England fit defense plans and highlights American bomber superiority, with emphasis on engine power and both landplane and flying boat types for global defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon Francis
Associated Press
New York
Western Hemisphere
Hemisphere
Army Air Corps
Navy
Atlantic
Pacific
England
William Knudsen
Britain
United States
DAILY CROSSWORD ACROSS AND DOWN CLUES MIX
Crossword clues mixed across and down include chatter river beach mountain nymph and many others. The list features synonyms for talk river river bend village bed home and common terms for time and quantity with several abbreviations and archaic forms.
Unemployment Tax Cuts Explained for Alabama Firms
Alabama industrial relations officials outlined a three step sliding scale for unemployment taxes to take effect April 1 under the 1939 40 code. The plan aims to cut state taxes by up to 2 million dollars a year for employers and benefit workers with substantial savings while keeping a robust trust fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Department of Relations
John D. Petree
Petree
Speed race in bomber design reshapes wartime air power
A historical analysis notes medium weight bombers like the Douglas 23 and Martin 96 as fast, mission specific aircraft for Caribbean operations. It highlights evolving engines pushing speeds toward 400 to 450 mph, with 500 mph figures discussed as potential but tied to 2,000 horsepower power plants and U.S. lead in high power engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribbean
United States
Andrews Summarizes Air Defense Strategy From 3 Years Ago
Lieut Gen Frank M Andrews, former chief of the general head quarters air force, stated the early air defense problem. He said it is impracticable to defend only against all but the most important bases. The first mission of air forces is to deny bases to the enemy through independent air operations. The aim is to design bombardment forces and train personnel. Upon finishing production in U S aircraft plants, factors favoring world superiority in all armaments should help the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Andrews
General Headquarters Air Force
Breas Axx
United States
Farmers Union leader warns against using tillable land for defense
James G. Patton of Denver national president of the Farmers Union declares that using tillable land for national defense projects is unwise and unwarranted given large areas of abandoned and uncleared land across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
James G. Patton
The
Farmers Union
Dixon names defense unit to aid national effort
Governor Dixon appoints seven member Alabama defense council to coordinate state federal and private defense activities. He writes to Frank Bane promising full cooperation and the council’s role as a clearing house for defense efforts across Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Defense Council
Dixon
National Defense Commission
National Commission
Alabama
Nfor
Epidemic of Cold Symptoms Relief Claim
A product advertised as 666 offers relief for cold symptoms in a single day using liquid tablets salve and nose drops. The ad promotes rapid action and lists multiple forms of the remedy.
New Corvettes Rise to Meet U-Boat Threat
London Jan 4 AP A fleet of fast new Corvettes Britain and Canada building in large numbers joins the fight against German submarines. These shallow bottomed speedy ships bristling with guns and depth charges take over convoy duties from trawlers and prove seaworthy and capable of operating farther from bases. Each carries three officers and 50 men with individual flower names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Britain
Canada
Alabama council names members to defense projects panel
The Alabama council appointed P O. Davis of the State Agricultural Extension Service for agricultural resources and production T. Wellersmith as state safety director for civil protection Miss Laula Dunn director of Public Welfare for welfare and consumer interest Dr J N Baker state health officer for health A J Hawkins director of the State Planning Commission for housing works and facilities W H Ivey labor division for human resources and skills John D Petree head of the Industrial Relations department for industrial resources and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Council
P O. Davis
State Agricultural Extension Service
T. Wellersmith
Laula Dunn
J. N. Baker
A. J. Hawkins
State Planning Commission
W. H. Ivey
John D. Petree
Thdustrial Relations
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King Features Syndicate. Inc
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Henry Fonda
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