Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 February 1920 — LEGION APPROVES OF UNIVERSAL TRAINING [ARTICLE]

LEGION APPROVES OF UNIVERSAL TRAINING

z - Providence, R. 1., Feb. 2.—Franklin t)’Olier, national commander of the American Legion told members of Providence post here tonight that “if universal military training is not Secured in the next few months it will be lost entirely.” . Commander D’Olier declared the American Legion wants a proper military policy adopted by the country, “one which will provide for universal training and an organized citizen army and navy.” “I think we will be able to. agree on some form of legislation that will be truly democratic, truly American and make this country safe for us, our children and our children’s children,” he said“Every post in the country will be asked to get behind this legislation end get behind it strong. We feel that there should be unu versa! training for the youth of the country. It will serve to make better citizens.”