Coast Defense Gun Of Railway Type Declared Outmoded
Major General Johnson Hagood, retired, says railway guns are outmoded for coast defense after tests in New York Harbor, Chesapeake Bay, the Pacific coast, and the Philippines. He urges abandoning the weapon, calling for fixed fortifications and noting the army’s shift to 8, 12, and 16 inch guns and larger mortars.
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Army Ordnance Magazine
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Defense Bond Quiz Highlights May Sales Surge
A defense bond quiz reports that in May 1941 sales far surpassed expectations. Defense bonds sold over four hundred thirty eight million dollars, while defense stamps reached 3.55 million. Purchases were driven by Americans at post offices and banks, per Treasury guidance.
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Lattimore Named Chinese Advisor to Chou En Lai Regime
June 28 report says General Ching Kai-Shek approved Roosevelt’s view and appointed Owen Lattimore of Johns Hopkins as personal political advisor for six months, with Lattimore set to depart for China immediately. Also notes Vigil 26 of La Veta sentenced to 18 months for post office robbery. mislaid gun masks in London prompt daily mislaid item reports.
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East Helena News Anniversary Party and Society Notes
The community pages celebrate Junu Cummins twelfth birthday with a mother hosted party at home featuring music games and a pink white tea. Numerous guests including Anne Bell Ernest Elliston Kathryn Cinker Lila Petek May Nick Margaret Stipcich and others are named among attendees. Also covered are a club lawn party at M. J. Cote home Worth While Senior Demonstration Club elections and plans, Anderson Holsclaw nuptials, family dinners, a retreat attendance, Boy Scout camp, lodge meeting, a away party, church notices and various personal items from East Helena society.
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Young Lieutenant Rebuked by Solon in Senate Debate
Washington June 2 A rebuke by Senator Truman to a 172 young army reserve lieutenant who criticized administration foreign policy was published today by the war department. General Marshall praised the lieutenant's stand while officials noted regulations forbid officers from political activity and the war department emphasized duty first.
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Defense Progress Is Criticized In House Report
A U S defense committee report criticizes delays and lack of leadership, citing shortages of aluminum and rubber, plan to boost aluminum output, and airplane production slowdowns. It blames political preoccupation with social reform and calls for urgent, centralized authority and effective conservation methods. George D Jaap, a councilman, dies after pneumonia.
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Sarazen: College Players May Produce Future Open Champs
New York June 25 Gene Sarazen predicts future Open champions will come from colleges after observing the National Intercollegiate tournament in Columbus He notes many college programs boast multiple courses capable of hosting Open events and that young players are well rounded athletes with strong coaching and facilities He cites players from North Carolina Louisiana State and Baltimore who impressed him and credits the growing intercollegiate circuit for shaping top golf talent
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Heat Overcomes 50 At Mass in City Park Event
About fifty people, including 120 choir boys, suffered heat impacts during a pontifical night mass at Rochester Mass scores at the International league baseball park. Emergency treatment was given to those affected in the June 28 observance.
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