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Ban on federal uniforms for state militiamen in strikes
Washington reports the War Department will prohibit illegal use of federal uniforms by national guardmen during industrial disputes. The ruling follows the textile strike in Elizabeth Tennessee where militiamen wore federal gear as state police. War Secretary Good sought legal guidance and was told federal equipment may be used only in official national guard capacity.
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