War Industry At Benton Is Planned
Benton Ill June 14 plans for a new war industry were revealed by Ray W Turnbull of Edison General Electric Co Chicago He said leases for 20 000 feet of floor space in the Jackson building have been secured and about 250 workers will be employed to manufacture the Benton war material output The company hopes to begin production immediately and another note states about 350 000 Americans use glass eyes
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Spangler Predicts GOP Victory At National Convention
Republican National Committee Chairman Harrison E Spangler predicted the GOP nominee will win the presidential election. He spoke in Chicago after arriving to prepare for the national convention opening June 26. He noted Hoover Landon and Willkie were invited to attend and may address the platform committee. He listed anticipated speakers Governor Warren and Rep Martin with others from Illinois and California.
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Hearings Soon on Cutting Taxes After War Start
Washington June 15 Chairman Reed of the House Republican Postwar Tax Committee said hearings would begin after the summer recess on a postwar tax program to cut levies by half. business, agriculture, labor groups will testify and a plan is urged now.
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False Teeth Fix Promises Debunked in Ads
An advertisement markets a non acidic powder to stabilize fallen teeth and reduce wobble while eating or talking. It claims no guming taste or odor and promises quick results, urging readers to buy from drug stores.
Mickey Rooney Becomes Army Private at Fort MacArthur
Hollywood star Mickey Rooney, age 22, was inducted into the Army at Fort MacArthur after a deferment to finish film work. Rooney previously was rejected in March 1943 for medical reasons including heart flutter and high blood pressure.
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Los Angeles
Mickey Rooney
Army
Ft. MacArthur
Rooney
Fascist Street Names Replaced in Rome
Rome begins removing Fascist street names with the first change renaming Fascist Martyrs street to Bruno Buozzi. The Martyrs were early squad members killed by anti Fascists resisting oppression. Bruno Buozzi led the anti Fascist Italian Labor Federation and was executed by the Germans before their departure.
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