Senate House feud over quiz faults war probe report
Washington June 19 A feud between senate and house investigation committees over wartime effort delays flared as Senator Brewster accused a House Military Affairs subcommittee of rushing its report on dollar a year men to gain a scoop. Chairman Truman and Senator Connally challenged the timing and handling, while Nelson faced criticism and the senate panel closed the matter.
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Plane Lands On Dallas Railway Track
A two motor training plane developed engine trouble after takeoff from Dallas for Houston and landed on the Texas and Pacific tracks. The landing ripped out telephone lines and blocked rail traffic until removed. Both pilots were not seriously injured. one returned to the field, the other stayed to flag trains. Will Rogers Jr enlists in Hollywood to pursue congress and reserve officer duties, saying he is tired of waiting for a reserve call.
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Free Paper Matches To Return Items Stir Debate
CHICAGO June 19 A regional OPA administrator John C Weigel ruled that tobacco merchants must provide free matches with cigarette or cigar purchases. Merchants who began charging for matches when they previously offered them violate price ceiling rules and effectively raise cigarette prices, according to the ruling.
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Minister Refuses Draft Registration
COOKEVILLE Tenn June 1 The Rev Albert Ashley faces a four year federal prison sentence after refusing a last minute opportunity to register under the selective service act He was convicted last night on two counts of failure to register and was ordered to report to the U S marshal at Nashville Federal District Judge Elmer Davies told Ashley the case would be dismissed if he registered but the former Nashville pastor said he could not do it
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Home Front Rubber Drive Reaches San Antonio
San Antonians join a nationwide scrap rubber drive to aid the war effort. Citizens, businesses, and even pets contribute, with over 500000 pounds pledged in the county. Household scrap rubber is gathered at filling stations with a penny per pound offered.
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