Motor transport cited as key to national progress
At a Rotary Club dinner, Dr. Y Johnson summarized the wartime role of motor transportation, praising the U S Army convoy across the Mississippi and the use of motor trucks in war logistics. He argued mobility advances drive civilization, noting the convoy’s delays from a storm and the broader shift from rail to road for freight and troop movement.
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Taurel
Tennsylvanis
America
Var
Chi- Caro Teglon
Wocoin Highway
Tidowster
Batanal
Verdun
Paris
Bugilah
Lee
France
United States
Federal highway plan urged to salvage war built equipment
A call to convert wartime road machinery into a nationwide highway program argues for federal takeover of main through routes. It claims waste from poor roadbeds and maintenance is draining US finances and urges rapid, united action to build a permanent national system funded by federal, state, and local partners.
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Bonus Question Is Before Legion In Minneapolis
Henry D Lindsley chairman of the joint national executive committee outlines that St Louis caucus did not oppose a federal bonus for veterans and that the November Minneapolis convention will officially birth the American Legion to determine policies reflecting ex service views. The letter urges fullest discussion among members to ensure the convention represents those who served in the war and to express wishes on the bonus issue.
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National Executive Commuittee
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Paris
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Tno
Dad
American Legion Ix
Minneapolis
Americad Legion
Wiosh
Daria
Levin
United States
National Committee of the American Legion
Tese Wlanea
Henry D. Lindsley
Semper Fidoly East No. 134
Louis Caucus Waantmoualy
New Route Into the Park From Victor Wyoming
Reports say the road from Victor over Telon Pass and Aroush Jackson is best to the Yellow-Klong path though rough near the summit with work congestion. Gas banks scarce. plan for $2 in 31.50 car fee at a river ferry.
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Xemethney
Yoo Hhl
Jackson
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Aneke
Tobaele Canyon
Shalt Creek
Dackvon
Shoal Creek
Noma Cam
Mohack
Sha Creek
van Vinck Ranch
Kelly and
Kone
Gros Ventre
Walle Chin
Crystel Creek
Kelly
Jackson Morrantile Company
Forest Sity Cruisor
Jackanh
Snake River
Ambiguous Legion Debate Echoes at Convention
The excerpt shows unclear sentiment among members regarding a proposed idea. Some want to know if the American Legion officially vetoed it or if it remains in abeyance until a November convention. The text reflects internal uncertainty and questions about official stance.
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Honas
American Legion
Abayanes
Wright of New York Wins Trap Shooting Singles Championship
CHICAGO August 13 Frank B Wright champion of New York won the American amateur trap shooting singles title after a bowloff with Tl D Morgan of Washington DC and John Williams Akard of Fairplay MO following a 198 200 tie. Nick Arie of Menard Texan won the American amateur championship at double large George Andrew Miller ten years old of Brewton Alabama won the Junior championship Andrew Mayer of Madison Wisconsin ten years six months won the high score and ten chair ... Mayer was the youngest contestant in this event.
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Chicago
Frank
Heavy Rain Halts National Fawn Tennis Doubles Final
A northeast storm and heavy rainfall suspend play in the final round of the national fawn tennis doubles championship at Longwood Cricket club Newton Massachusetts. Defending northwest champions Wil Man M Johnson and Clarence J Griffin were favored to meet national champs William J Tilden and Vincent Richrils in the likely Saturday finale.
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Williaam J. Tilden
Philadelphia
Vincent Richrils
Yonkers
Salveday
Japanese Plan to Lay a New Cable Across Pacific
Tokyo correspondent reports prominent Japanese business men decided yesterday to form a 5,000,000 yen company to lay a cable across the Pacific between the United States and Japan. The move follows long standing dissatisfaction with existing undersea cable service unable to meet rising traffic. backers are to include American and Japanese businessmen, aiming to boost trade and improve understanding between nations.
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Tokio
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Japan
Bunimax
Boy Victim of Auto Accident in Idaho Falls
Aug 14 Salt Lake City reports the accidental death of Billie Sutherland nine in Idaho Falls. He is the son of W C Sutherland and was living with his father. The incident involved an automobile and the boy was struck while near Idaho Falls. His mother Mia Walle Foster Saude, formerly of Salt Lake, and relatives in Seattle are noted in coverage.
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Billie Sutherland
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Walle Foster Saude
Halt Lake
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