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Domestic News February 26, 1918

The Bismarck Tribune

Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota

What is this article about?

On Feb. 26, representatives from U.S. firms building army airplanes reported encouraging progress to Secretary Baker in a Washington conference, with some ahead of schedule but all enthusiastic.

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AIRCRAFT REPORT IS ENCOURAGING

Washington, D. C., Feb. 26. Encouraging reports on progress of the American aviation program were brought to Washington today by representatives of all the firms building airplanes for the army, summoned by Secretary Baker for a conference.

They all are tremendously encouraged about the work they are doing, Mr. Baker said, after the manufacturers had told their stories. He described the conference as "a progress report." Some of the aircraft and engine builders are ahead of their schedule, he added, some are behind, but all are working with great enthusiasm and confidence in the result of their labors.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

American Aviation Program Army Airplanes Secretary Baker Washington Conference Aircraft Progress

What entities or persons were involved?

Secretary Baker

Where did it happen?

Washington, D. C.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington, D. C.

Event Date

Feb. 26

Key Persons

Secretary Baker

Outcome

some aircraft and engine builders are ahead of schedule, some behind, but all working with great enthusiasm and confidence.

Event Details

Encouraging reports on progress of the American aviation program brought to Washington by representatives of firms building airplanes for the army, summoned by Secretary Baker for a conference. Manufacturers told their stories, described as a progress report.

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