Defense Avalanche Gathers Pace For Nation in Arms Drive
Milton Bronner reports the U S defense buildup as a growing avalanche of contracts and orders. The army Navy and air force scale up toward a 1 2 million strong army three thousand planes and a two ocean navy with new deliveries and accelerated production.
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Navy plans and scale of WWII defense program
The navy holds about 1,813 planes with 933 on contracts for 1940 into 1941, incl 362 observation 519 scouting bombers 194 patrol and transport units 240 training and 148 other types. On Sept 2 orders undelivered total 2,533 and 3,477 engines. 2,204 planes on hand with 1,746 useful. blimps for coastal patrol. RFC advances near 500 million to build plants and three defense corporations fund supplies, metals and rubber reserves.
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Car Thief Doland Chased Through Dojland
An automobile stolen in Aberdee last week was chased through Dojland last Sunday by Chief of Police Albert Kimlicka of Redfield and the incident highlights local pursuit action.
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Dojland
Albert Kimlicka
Redfield
Bandit
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