Almost five months before the next Congress assembles, some indication is given of what action will be asked of it in military affairs. Chairman Martin B. Madden of the House Appropriations Committee has been touring the country inspecting army posts (TIME, June 25).
Recently he sailed for Europe, but before doing so he gave an interview telling what recommendations he would make to the next Congress.
He proposed to cut the number of army posts in this country from 240 to 60. Among the posts slated to go is the Presidio on the Pacific Coast, valued at $20,000,000. It is certain...
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