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Domestic News February 2, 1919

Tombstone Epitaph

Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona

What is this article about?

In Phoenix, Major G. W. Jones of the American Red Cross warns that the increasing influx of homecoming soldiers to Arizona is creating a job problem needing immediate attention, with national demobilization 25% complete.

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NEED POSITIONS FOR
HOME COMING SOLDIERS

PHOENIX, Jan. 31—Major G. W. Jones, associate field director of the American Red Cross home service, stated today the increasing flood of homecoming soldiers to Arizona was creating a problem which would need immediate and expert attention.

Major Jones said: "In Arizona the situation had been well in hand up till a few weeks ago, but the influx of returning soldiers and sailors is increasing and the situation demands a speedy remedy."

Major Jones said that national demobilization was 25 per cent completed, with the machinery speeding the work of releasing the men from service with the colors.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Economic Charity Or Relief

What keywords are associated?

Homecoming Soldiers Arizona Influx Red Cross Demobilization Job Problem

What entities or persons were involved?

Major G. W. Jones

Where did it happen?

Phoenix, Arizona

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Event Date

Jan. 31

Key Persons

Major G. W. Jones

Event Details

Major G. W. Jones stated that the increasing influx of homecoming soldiers and sailors to Arizona is creating a problem needing immediate and expert attention from the American Red Cross home service. The situation was under control until recently, but now demands a speedy remedy. National demobilization is 25 per cent completed.

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