Government to prioritize vital roads for war effort
A June 19 letter from Secretary of Agriculture to the Council of National Defense outlines a policy to direct highway work to roads critical for military and industrial needs. A Washington committee, led by Teagan Wailer Page, will approve state plans and urge cooperation to use local materials and preserve key routes for wartime transport.
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Federal licenses for auto owners seek national tag system
Washington June. Renewed pressure on Congress to pass federal licenses for automobiles aims to allow a single purchase tag to be valid nationwide. Dealers argue uniform state laws reduce delays and costs, noting modern overland shipments created by cross state travel demand national recognition of licenses.
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Take Care Of Your Own Car Warns Council Of Defense
A fragmented wartime note urges car owners to rely on nearby garages and mechanics to ease government strain. It argues owners should economize and avoid overburdening repair shops, outlining practical steps to maintain vehicles during shortages and emphasizing personal responsibility.
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Millions for rural roads tied to war effort 1918
A New York publication notes that in 1918 about 200 million dollars will be spent on rural road funding across states. Expenditures cover state level work, with towns and districts adding more. The plan aims to keep highway and industrial progress moving despite war conditions.
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