Senate probes aviation program faults and calls for one man control
A Senate military subcommittee report criticizes wasteful spend, faulty organization, and training field locations in the U S aircraft program. It endorses reorganization, urges a single aviation department headed by a cabinet member, and blames automobile makers for inexperience in aircraft production.
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Washington
Senate Military Subcommittee
Department of Aviation
Department of Justice
Charles EK. Hughes
Thomas
Colorado
Reed
Missouri
Smith
Georgia
New
Indiana
Enemies at Fort Douglas Shot by Guard
Seven enemy aliens confined at Fort Douglas prison camps were shot by a guard after disobeying dispersal orders and assaulting him with stones. One inmate was severely wounded. others sustained minor injuries. A tunnel beneath a building had been discovered the prior night as inmates grew increasingly hostile.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Fort Douglas
Debating Waterpower Bill Opens in House
Washington Aug 23 debate began in the house on the administration waterpower bill which would create a leasing system for power projects on navigable streams Representative Ferris Oklahoma chair of the public lands committee led a fight to modify the recap ture clause to allow the federal government or municipalities to take over plants at the expiration of license periods.
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Washington
House
Administration
Ferris
Oklahoma
Public Lands Committee
Joint Committee On Waterpower
Mascot Frenchie Wounded at Fort McPherson Hospital
Frenchie, a five month old Newfoundland pup born in a trench in France, lies under expert care at general hospital No 6 Fort McPherson. Sergt S L B Cohen and nurse Miss Mae Burkley attend the wounded mascot as he recovers from wounds including a damaged foreleg and a lost tail. Frenchie’s mother served as a message carrier in the French army and was killed in battle. two brothers were killed soon after.
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Frenchie
General Hospital No. 6
Fort McPherson
S. L. B. Cohen
Miss Mae Burkley
United States
Frenchies
France
Sleep On It Before Decisions, Depew Advises
Chauncey Depew urges a rule to sleep over unpleasant happenings and important choices. The Los Angeles Times notes that delaying decisions until morning can prevent later regret.
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Chauncey Depew
Los Angeles Times
Evening Matters Foreshadows Clash Between Two Men
A cryptic warning notes potential trouble if two men join forces, highlighting a tall six-foot figure and a shorter six shooter as contrasting elements. The exchange hints at a looming confrontation in a historical setting.
Zirconium Alloys for Cutting Tools Reported
The Chemical Trade Journal notes nickel and cobalt based alloys with 8 to 15 percent zirconium lower melting points and raise electrical resistance. An 8 to 10 percent zirconium alloy forms a fine cutting edge, while 16 to 80 percent increases hardness for cutting tools. The zirconium application has been patented.
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Chemical Trade Journal
Enlisted waiter from town goes to war in tale
In a humorous exchange a restaurant patron recalls a waiter who twisted orders and learns he has enlisted. In a separate vignette Jack deflects a math miscount, insisting he is one of four brothers though only three are countable due to his own presence.
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Jack
Draft Bill Sees Senate Vote On Expanded Draft Ages
Washington reports the Senate moved to a vote on a war manpower bill extending draft ages to 18 through 45. The work or fight amendment sparked debate with supporters arguing the current law suffices, while others push broader registration up to age 60 and reclassification safeguards.
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Thomas
Fall
New Mexico
Hitchcock
Nebraska
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