Davy Crockett and Sam Houston Rivalry Highlighted in Tennessee
HAL BULLS from Maryville profiles Sam Houston as a greater frontier figure than Davy Crockett, recounting his Tennessee teaching days, early debts, and rapid rise to governor and senator. The piece notes Houston’s lasting schoolhouse site, legends about his youth, and a postscript on the Bayeux tapestry during the Norman invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Bulls
Maryville
Tenn
Davy Crockett
Davy
Sam Houston
Alamo
Biz Sam
Texas
A Wells
Sam
Boyd Mckenzie
Houston
Jackson
Tennessee
Republic of Texas
U. S
Yrar
Union
Lone Star State
Draft and Reserve Deferments Under New Law
A historical overview explains how the altered Selective Service rules affect draftees and National Guard members. It notes that guard service could defer obligatory active duty until age 28 or seven years of service, and highlights changes extending the draft law by governors and the president. The piece emphasizes the role of Major Thomas M. Niall and outlines the shift for young men joining air and army National Guard units and the impact on future draft status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Niall
Uie
Air
Army National ’ Guards
Wational
Join the National Guard How to enlist and drill rules
The piece explains active service requirements for National Guard units including two-hour weekly drills, weekend duty for Air National Guard, and 15 days of summer field training. It outlines where to sign up at local armories, the medical exam, citizenship rule, and three-year enlistments. Pay details per drill and summer duty are noted, plus contact for Major Nial in The News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air National Guard
Guard
National Guard
United States
Nial
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boyle
England
Battle of
Hastings
Bayeux
Oldsmobile
Esther Benson
Junea Park Lagoon
Milwaukee
Sandra Joan Benson
Draftee’s and Vet's Guide
Virginia Beach
Nags Head
N.C
Colonial Williamsburg
Norfolk - Old Point
Baltimore
Washington
Norfolk
D.S.T
Pier
Pratt Street
M Street
B.C
Cpt
Odemobile
Dsmobile
Joriles
Sveng
Ali and the Blonde
Nbc-Tv
the News
Frederick
Plymouth
Plymouth Motors
Austria
Perauce
Thurmont
Maryland
Yau
Williamson's Drug Store
North Market St
erotuEs Tomer, ME
Mader
Peoples
Peoples Service Drug Store
Peoples Certified
ALL Peoples Service
Dotler
W. Patrick ST
N. Market ST
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