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January 11, 1918
The Coconino Sun
Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Army trucks destined for France are driven from interior U.S. depots to Atlantic ports under their own power, freeing 15,000 rail cars and training transport personnel with minimal additional preparation needed.
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ARMY TRUCKS TO PORTS
UNDER THEIR OWN POWER
Army trucks for use in France are being delivered to the Atlantic seaboard from interior storage depots under their own power.
If the plan is successful, the delivery of the 30,000 war trucks under construction under their own power will release 15,000 freight cars which would be required to transport them by rail. It would also provide adequate opportunity for the training of an effective corps of transport drivers and officers, who will reach France with a minimum of training to be required. Wear and tear on the trucks will be slight compared with the benefits to be derived from their use.
UNDER THEIR OWN POWER
Army trucks for use in France are being delivered to the Atlantic seaboard from interior storage depots under their own power.
If the plan is successful, the delivery of the 30,000 war trucks under construction under their own power will release 15,000 freight cars which would be required to transport them by rail. It would also provide adequate opportunity for the training of an effective corps of transport drivers and officers, who will reach France with a minimum of training to be required. Wear and tear on the trucks will be slight compared with the benefits to be derived from their use.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Army Trucks
Self Powered Delivery
Freight Cars
Driver Training
Where did it happen?
Atlantic Seaboard From Interior Storage Depots
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Atlantic Seaboard From Interior Storage Depots
Story Details
Army trucks for use in France are delivered to Atlantic ports under their own power from interior depots, potentially releasing 15,000 freight cars if the plan succeeds for 30,000 trucks, while providing training for drivers and officers.