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America prepares for war with aluminum push and vast armor
The piece outlines US defense mobilization including 1.5 million in training, 1300 airplanes weekly, 12000 planes supplied to England, 300 tanks monthly, 13000 Garand rifles monthly, and 60 percent advance in machine gun production. It urges aluminum drives, cites a 20 million pound national quota with New Mexico to contribute at least 50 thousand pounds, and promotes Defense Day activities in Roswell. It names sponsors and local businesses backing the effort as part of a nationwide readiness campaign.
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