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American tourists turn to parks as European travel falls
The piece notes a shift in travel during World War I with about 250 900 Americans crossing the Atlantic in early war years, dwindling to 204 000 then 66 000. It highlights rising park attendance aided by autos, and mentions U S visitors seeking relief from war’s travel disruption. It also covers American doctors aiding British forces and Hoover urging churches to promote food saving and volunteer efforts amid wheat shortages.
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America
Atlantic
Oe National Parks
Department of the Interior
American Review of Reviews
Enlis
Messines
United States
Associated Press
France
Hoover
Herbert ©. Hoover
Food Administration
National Volunteer Food Administration
Canada
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
Hilton