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No Shortage When Cigaret Men on Stand
Washington reporters detail a Senate inquiry into a cigarette shortage. Presidents and executives from major tobacco firms testify while smoking openly, arguing production must rise to ease scarcity. Col. Fred C. Foy notes army smokers get priority. civilian sales face court martial risk.
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Washington
Senate
James M. Mead
Sen. Mead
New York
Special Defense Committee
American Tobacco Company
Liggett and Myers
P. Lorillard
H. A. Kent
Lorillard
A. H. Kilodny
National Association of Tobacco Distributors
Joseph H. Ball
Paul Hahn