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National Defense Council Report Highlights War Efforts
A comprehensive report released by Director Gifford details the Council of National Defense achievements since its March formation. It cites mobilization of railroads, coordination of wire communications, copper and metal procurement savings, medical and aviation programs, and inter-departmental efficiency efforts, with boards and committees saving millions and organizing nationwide defense activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Council of National Defense
Gifford
Telephone and Telegraph Companies of America
Department of the Army
General Munitions Board
General Medical Board
Medical Officers Reserve Corps
Council of the
Aircraft Production Board
Council
States of the Union For
National Defense
Conference of States
Aeronautical Division
Aoe
Ee States
Franklin Martin
F. F. Simpson
Army
Navy
Public Health Service
Red Cross
Naval Consulting Board
Thomas A. Edigon
A. W. Shaw
Anna Howard Shaw
National Research Council
George B. Hale
R. A. Millikan
Research Council
The
Shipping Board
George F. Porter
Willard
Prest
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Fairfax Harrison
Southern Railway
ra#road board
Oval
Railroad Commission
Russia
Railroad Board
Pacific Coast
Julius Rosenwald
Chicago