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Domestic News November 19, 1958

The Nome Nugget

Nome, Nome County, Alaska

What is this article about?

In San Francisco, Brig. Gen. Felix Vidal announced that mobilization orders are being mailed to 53,000 best-trained Air Force Reserve airmen, effective upon a proclamation, detailing reporting instructions, transportation, units, and jobs for potential sudden global war.

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Air Force Reserve
Ordered Ready
On Short Notice

SAN FRANCISCO, (AP)—The nation's Aerial minute men are getting their orders now—for use in event of sudden global war.

Brig. Gen. Felix Vidal, deputy assistant chief of the Air Force Reserve, said Monday mobilization orders are being mailed to 53,000 of the best-trained reserve airmen.

"The orders are effective upon a mobilization proclamation," he said. "The orders tell the reservist to report immediately, and where. They authorize transportation. They name his unit and practically his job."

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Air Force Reserve Mobilization Orders Reservists Sudden War Preparation

What entities or persons were involved?

Brig. Gen. Felix Vidal

Where did it happen?

San Francisco

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

San Francisco

Event Date

Monday

Key Persons

Brig. Gen. Felix Vidal

Event Details

Mobilization orders are being mailed to 53,000 best-trained reserve airmen, effective upon a mobilization proclamation, instructing them to report immediately, providing transportation, naming units and jobs, for use in event of sudden global war.

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