Missouri Constitutional Convention shifts on small loan rates
In Jefferson City two days of debate lead to an amendment to wipe out current small loan rate laws and bar future legislation. A proposed maximum of 10 percent, with later increases proposed but rejected, would standardize rates across banks and lenders. The convention also debates government structure with three reports proposing different legislatures, including a two-house and a unicameral option with 81 members.
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Jefferson City
Constitutional Convention
Allen McReynolds
General Assembly
McReynolds
Committee On Legislative Department
Meredith Garten
E. E. Fogle
L. N. Searcy
R. T. Wood
Ruby W. Benecke
C. S. Duncan
George D. Clayton Jr
Jones H. Parker
Alien McReynolds
Amanda D. Hargis
Marshall J
Stratford Lee Morton
Jones H Parker
Marshall E Ford
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Larper
New Basis For Supplementary Highway Funds
The final report of the Committee on Highways led by Ed A Duensing proposes writing a State Highway Commission into the constitution and earmarking all road funds for designated purposes. It suggests allowing city limits above 2500 residents to receive highway spending and changes to supplementary road funding by shifting 50 percent to population and area and giving the commission discretion with the rest.
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Committee On
Ed. A. Duensing
Highway Commission
Commission
Churchill Wins 425 to 23 Vote of Confidence
Prime Minister Churchill secured a sweeping 425 to 23 confidence vote in the House of Commons as he pledged to pursue Britain's wartime program fully. The vote, strongest since 1942, comes on the eve of Western Europe invasion plans and follows a political clash over an equal pay education bill. Churchill exited the chamber amid cheers, signaling firm government support.
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Churchill
House of Commons
Britain
House
Europe
U S Casualties Rise to 178,239 in Latest War Toll
Washington reports total American casualties at 178,239 with a weekly rise of 4,947. Army after March 15 tallies 130,619, Navy Marines Coast Guard total 42,620. Army: 22,570 killed 53,124 wounded 27,183 missing 27,742 prisoners. Navy: 18,087 killed 10,974 wounded 9,138 missing 4,421 prisoners. Navy sea service totals 28,043, Marines 14,123 Coast Guard 454. Of wounded 53,124, 27,296 have returned to duty. Prisoners 27,742. 1,675 died in enemy camps.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Secretary of War
Stimson
Marines
Coast Guard
Sea Service
Senate moves to extend civilian pilot training act
The Senate passed a bill to extend the civilian pilot training program until July 1, 1949, ensuring civilian aircraft operation and maintenance training despite War and Navy Department moves to end service use. The 1939 act expires next July 1.
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Senate
House
War and Navy Department
Missouri's Houn' Dawg Regiment in Ozark History
Missouri's second infantry, the Houn' Dawg regiment, born in Nevada Missouri, endured campaigns from Camp Clark to Chickamauga, served in Mexico border patrol, and reformed as artillery. Its regimental insignia, the hound dog, symbolized a long lineage leading to 203rd coast artillery with overseas service since 1942.
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Missouri
Second Infantry
Missouri National Guard
Camp Clark
Nevada
Champ Clark
Clark
Ozark
Second Artillery
Ozarks
William A. Raupp
203Rd Coast Artillery
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Fort Barrancas
Florida
Green County
Mindenmines
Barton
203Rd
Hound Dawg
Privilege of driving emphasized by Highway Patrol
The Highway Patrol states that driving is a privilege that can be withdrawn for abuse. It urges motorists to protect the privilege by observing all safe driving rules.
When War Ends You Will Need New Farm Equipment
On a clear day after the war, a full line of postwar equipment will be available with improvements. With longer hours and harder work, current gear wears out, and buying depends on saving dollars in War Bonds. Farm and ranch teams are already saving as the option to purchase new paint, repairs, machinery, electric water systems, and a modern tractor emerges.
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Uncle Sam
Bank
Production Credit Association
Sam
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Lake Contrary
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Crenshaw Candy CO
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Paul's Tobacco Store
Sikeston Paint & Wall Paper Company
Hmwartzell Blacksmith Welding Shop
R. D. Clayton—Mulfs Armstrong Appliance
E. C. Robinson Lumber CO
P. J. Auto Supply
Lair Furniture Company
Scott County Milling CO
Norton's Shoe Store
Bess Distributing CO
Garner-Dement Motor CO
the Bijou
Sikeston Farm Equip. CO. Harris N. Draughon
Semo Elevator Company
Vogue Dress Shop
Malone & Rex Theatres
Pitman Tailors & Cleaners
Coley's Feed Store
Kellett Farm Equipment
Vogue Beauty Shop
Heisserer’s Drug Store
Dunn Hotel
Graber's Store
the People's Store
White's Drug Store
Scott Insurance Agency
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