Word: militiaization
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Major L. H. Drennan, air service officer attached to the Northeastern Department of the United States Army, and Major MacDill discussed the aviation situation in the Army. Although as yet no definite plans have been announced, it is quite probable that a Militia Flying Corps will be established in Massachusetts and will include one or two squadrons. It is expected that the Army will supply 15 airplanes and replacements for each squadron and a detachment of men from the regular United States Aviation Service to keep the planes in condition. Thirty fliers, commissioned in the militia, will be assigned...
Where one party begins the use of force, the other will inevitably retaliate. Where the employer calls for detectives, the police, or the militia, the workers are bound to arm themselves and adopt violent methods in their strike. Where the workers go armed, the employer is bound to call in additional force; and the vicious circle widens indefinitely, each side alleging self-protection as the cause for its acts. The recent series of affrays in Matewan, West Virginia, have already cost a dozen lives, detectives, strikers, and peaceful citizens being numbered among the slain. Such futile affairs as this need...
...Constitution of the United States recognizes the need for armies, and authorizes Congress to raise them. The constitutions of practically every State in the Union contain provisions which include all male citizens capable of bearing arms within the militia of the State. George Washington and his associates and successors in the line of American statesmanship have all urged the necessity for such military provision as would enable our institutions to rest secure from aggression. The question of how much military preparation we should have must be considered in connection with the character of modern wars. Increased facility of transportation...
...when the Massachusetts militia was concentrating for an attack on the British troops in Boston, the Colonial troops were quartered in Massachusetts Hall. Those students who did not shoulder muskets moved their books to Concord. The soldiers during their stay did 49 pounds' worth of damage to the hall...
...Naval Militia of Massachusetts has sent out a call for Naval Reserve Force men, on inactive status, and exnaval militia men. The period of enlistment is one year. Those who are interested may apply at the recruiting office, 97 Huntington avenue, any day after 9 A. M. or in the evening. The call was issued by Captain W. B. Edgar, commanding officer of the Naval Battalion...