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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1941

Page

2

Ordnance Maker Offered 50 Thousand for Democratic Fund

Senate hearing reveals Frank Cohen head of Empire Ordnance offered to donate 50 000 to the Democratic fund during the last campaign. Charles West testifies he acted as contact for Roosevelt and later as Empire Ordnance adviser. West says he did not press for contracts or negotiate payments.

Washington INS Frank Cohen Empire Ordnance Company of New York Democratic Com Fund Senate Defense Charles West Roosevelt West Cohen Democratic National Committee Empire Ordnance

Poor Pa By Claude Callan Tacked Government Ruling Contracts

West testifies in a suit arising from an agreement with Cohen in November 1940. He states he received one percent of gross sales as compensation for services as an advisor to Cohen's firm. He contacted Washington officials to uncover issues and was not to solicit defense contracts. He denies any involvement in seeking or obtaining defense contracts.

West Cohen Washington Est Gen. Crowell

Soviet Envoy’s Wife Ill in Moscow Embassy Care

Madame Ivy Litvinoff, wife of the new Soviet ambassador, is in the Russian embassy under doctor care. Her secretary said she is seriously sick but not in danger, with details provided Wednesday night.

Washington Ivy Litvinoff

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