Magazine on West Coast stores of explosives detailed
A U P report describes a Canadian forces munitions magazine on Canada's lower west coast as a fortress of safeguard. It notes strict entry searches for matches and metal-free footwear, isolated buildings with flash walls, a white laboratory, and armed guards to prevent disasters. It also covers a separate Cincinnati forgery case where Frank Fahner asked to be sent to Columbus penitentiary to stay near relatives.
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West
Canada
Lower West Coast
Jans
Army
Navy
Air Force
Cincinnati
Frank Fahner
Charles S.bell
Ohio State Penitentiary
Columbus
Mansfield
Senate Votes for Stringent War Profits Tax Plan
Washington June 20 AP report: Senate rejects measures for a non controversial revenue bill and adopts defense tax legislation aimed at taxing war profits. It approved an excess profits tax on corporations, a war profits levy, broader excise and income tax increases, and higher liquor, tobacco, and amusements taxes to raise funds while delaying broader deficit relief.
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Washington
Senate
Chamber
House
Senator Connally
D-Tex
Conally
la Follette
Harrison
D-Miss
Finance Committee
Connally
Taft
Ohio
Lundeen
Minnesota
Congress
Ashurst
D-Ariz
Barkley
Bones-Wash
French Halt New Horse Purchases in St Louis East
The French purchasing mission told East St Louis brokers it will not sign new contracts for horses and mules for now. French agents have bought about 3100 head locally since the war began, with additional purchases in Kansas City Chicago and other Midwestern cities.
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ST. Louis
East St. Louis
Kansas City
Chicago
Rail freight loadings rise for week ending Saturday
The Association of American Railroads announced 712,445 cars of revenue freight were loaded this week ending last Saturday. This marks a 9,874 car rise from the prior week, a 12.4 percent year over year increase, and a 28.2 percent jump from 1938.
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Washington
Association of American Railroads
Bookplates on Exhibit Valued at One Million Dollars
Three hundred book plates valued at more than $1,000,000 are on exhibit at the Print Club in Philadelphia. Sponsored by ten donors, pieces range from simple nameplates to elaborate family coats of arms. The most valuable plate is by Paul Revere for Epes Sargent, one of only four he made.
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Philadelphia
Uup
Print Club
Paul Revere
Epes Sargent
New
FASTEETH Holds Plate Better for Comfort and Security
Loose dentures slip drop or wobble while eating talking or laughing. Sprin kle Uttle FASTEETH on plates for a firm hold with no gummy taste. Safe easy to use. available at drug stores.
McDaniel foes cite Waechter and Hannegan influence in Missouri race
Alen McReynolds charges Lawrence McDaniel seeks advice from Jim Waechter and Robert Hannegan, both linked to St Louis Mayor Dickmann's machine. McDaniel’s backers defend appointments as city hall driven while Republican challengers press for campaign finance answers amid senatorial and gubernatorial battles.
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St. Louis
Bernard R. Dickmann
McDaniel
Hannegan
Democratic City Committee
MacReynolds
Silent acquiescence to Roosevelt’s war push noted
Davis questions who is sending the country toward war and notes a headlong rush and unprepared state. He cites exceptions and observes a silent acquiescence among supporters as Roosevelt advances the effort.
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Davis
Roosevelt
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Little
Water, Gas and Light Companies
Missouri al Association of Public Utilities
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Wcommel
Waeghter
McReynolds
Truman
U.S
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Cod
Lloyd C. ‘Stark
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Europe
Star
Ots
Nature
Dean
Geb Dean
Pilte
Emma
Lakeside
Bagnell Dam
Lake of the Ozarks
Leroy Hackmann
Lakeside Casino
Land and Development Company
Eldon
Union Electric Missouri
Tire
Rays
Doc Goodrich
Silvertowns
Goodrich
West Accon Tioatey
Jefferson & Miller Sts
Hes
Brety
Harry Blackwell, Inc
Jefferson City
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