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Death of Senator Morris Sheppard Ends Long Public Service
Senator Morris Sheppard, a veteran leader and foe of liquor interests, died in April 1941 after 39 years in Congress. As chairman of the Senate Military Affairs Committee he warned of threats to democracy from fascism and promoted national defense. He urged prohibition-era virtues and backed a bill to ban beer sales in military training camps and surrounding zones.
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