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Editorial
March 13, 1936
The Coolidge Examiner
Coolidge, Pinal County, Arizona
What is this article about?
The US Government awards contracts for 900 army and navy planes as part of a program to expand the air force to 3000 by 1938. The editorial criticizes other countries for refusing armament limits and asserts that the US could surpass them in air power if it commits earnestly.
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Full Text
Contracts have been awarded by the U. S. Government for 900 army and navy planes. This is a part of a program to bring America's air force up to 3000 in 1938. Other countries in refusing to join in the suggestion of this country to limit armament may be making a mistake. The United States, if it cares to, and gets started in that direction with half the earnestness that is being evidenced by other countries will make the air navies of other nations look pretty small in comparison. America has a way of doing things by halves. When she starts on a spending spree she puts on a show worthwhile, and if she ever takes up the question of military preparation in earnest she will set some new marks for other nations to shoot at.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Air Force Expansion
Armament Limitation
Military Preparation
Us Air Power
International Relations
What entities or persons were involved?
U. S. Government
United States
Other Countries
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Us Air Force Expansion And International Armament Limitations
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Us Military Potential, Critical Of Other Nations' Refusal To Limit Armaments
Key Figures
U. S. Government
United States
Other Countries
Key Arguments
Contracts Awarded For 900 Army And Navy Planes
Program To Expand Us Air Force To 3000 By 1938
Other Countries' Refusal To Limit Armaments Is A Mistake
Us Could Surpass Other Nations' Air Forces With Earnest Effort
America Excels In Large Scale Endeavors When Committed