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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana

07 Aug 1940

Page 5

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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1940

Page

5

Fire chiefs warn of war spread to U S cities

Spokane report from August 7 notes fire chiefs fear European conflict could reach America. Delegates urge stronger fire defenses with anti aircraft gear and better funding. Boston and Portsmouth leaders push for nationwide upgrades as grand Coulee dam visit is planned.

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Spokane Wash United States International Association of Fire Chiefs Europe Canada Samuel J. Pope Boston Pope Roscoe A. Foster Portsmouth Fred Shepperd New York City Association Grand Coulee Dam
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City Wins Fight as Memorial Is Removed

Tampa officials finally remove a 20 foot soldier memorial monument from a street after years of opposition. Last week the 5,500 pound shaft slipped from its moorings during loading, crashed, and broke into two pieces. The city plans to patch the shaft and relocate it to a cemetery.

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Tampa Fla City Engineering Department
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Cannery Closes in Jonesboro After 1940 Tomato Run

Hodge Cannery ends its 1940 season in Jonesboro after processing 208,625 cans of tomatoes since opening on June 27. Special report notes the season concluded Saturday.

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Cannery Jonesboro Hodge Cannery
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Coal chute collapses trap stops patrolman in Cleveland

A coal chute collapsed trapping Patrolman Simon J. Savage with his midsection wedged inside. A crowd gathered as he was freed and hoisted out unharmed.

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Cleveland Simon J. Savage Savage
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