Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 July 1912 — PATRIOTS MAY HAVE WISH [ARTICLE]

PATRIOTS MAY HAVE WISH

Bill Is Introduced in Congress to Make “Star Spangled Banner” the National Air. Washington, July 26.—Representative George E. Foss of Illinois has come to the rescue of the patriots who have often bemoaned the lack of an officially designated national air. In a bill which he has introduced in the house, Mr. Foss says that the na tlon should have a national air which should be used on state occasions. He recommends that the "Star Spangled Banner” h« the one, and that congress should designate it.