Governor Signs 17 Bills Into Law Amid War Time Measures
Governor Dewey signed 17 bills including a one plate license rule extended to July 1 1945. The Stephens tolls proposal charges passing armed forces at toll gates to the federal government. Other measures run to July 1 1954 covering civil service protection pension rights for foreign service Red Cross workers and eligibility for state employee retirement. The text notes a praying mantis name origin from its deceptive stance before attack.