Latvia's improvised stamps from war maps
In the last days of World War II Latvia printed postage on war maps seized from Germany and on unfinished ruble notes and school paper. The stamps, though not ideal for collectors, filled the need as German supplies dwindled. One stamp shows a front view while the reverse reveals a German military map section. Latvia has since issued many new stamps.
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Revision of Taxes on Business Discussed in Washington
President Roosevelt indicated at his press conference that consolidation of five existing business levies was under study as part of possible corporation tax overhaul. Senate sentiment favored quick action to aid business while maintaining federal revenue at current levels.
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Spiritual Leader Aga Khan Promotes Healing Powers Claimed
A 1939 NEA Service brief notes the Aga Khan as a spiritual head who believes in healing powers. The report highlights his stance and the public interest in his claims.
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Transformation of Susie into a beauty muse in gym drama
In a sequential tale Susie undergoes a dramatic gym transformation guided by Sven and Emma. Jeff, the artist, obsesses over her evolving form as a nose job is considered, and a Hollywood style photo layout looms with Susie poised for the center. Sneaking glances and a kiss seal a shifting bond.
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Poacher Slayer Sought by Wyoming Posse
A rifle trained posse from Wyoming and Montana hunts for a dangerous poacher who killed Park county officers and abducted a deputy sheriff after escaping Cody jail. Earl Durand, 25, fired on Alderman Baker and Lewis at a ranch northeast of Powell after forcing Noah Riley to drive him. The case follows an elk out of season arrest.
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Earl Durand
Aldersheriff
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Lewis
Durad
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Dog Hero Saves Family From Fire In Birmingham
Anxious whine from a Chihuahua named Chico woke Mrs. Wolf Izen allowing her to see flames in an upstairs hallway. She alerted eight others in the household and led them to safety as firefighters responded to the blaze.
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Lightweight Davis Charges Up Scale
New York report outlines rising lightweight Davis as he eyes a path to greatness. He follows a history of kid fighters from Davis’s era, highlighting lineage from Benny Leonard to Sid Terris. Tonight he faces Al Farber at Madison Square Garden in a pivotal bout.
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Death in Camden County ruled as unknown assailant shooting
A Camden county coroner's jury in Brunswick Ga on March 17 ruled that Joseph F Gaeton of Scranton Pennsylvania died from a head wound inflicted by an unknown weapon and unknown attacker. The verdict cites death at the hands of unknown party or parties.
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Joseph F. Gaeton
Scranton
Firefighters Responded Quickly. Chico Perished in Basement
Firefighters arrived in time to prevent serious damage but Chico became trapped in the basement and died from smoke. The incident highlights the dangers of basement fires and the need for early detection and rapid evacuation.
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