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First off the press. Washington D.C., Sept. 10. The first printing of the new three-cent stamp which will be issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, came off the press today at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The first sale of the stamp will be at Philadelphia on Constitution Day Sept. 17. In photograph, left to right: Robert E. Fellers, Supt. Division of Stamps, P.O. Dept.; Wayne C. Taylor, Fiscal Asst. of the U.S. Constitution Sesquicentennial Committee; Roy M. North, acting Third Assistant Postmaster General; and Winant Johnston, member of the Constitution Committee. 9/10/37

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New Mosquito Boat gets a tryout. Washington, D.C., June 19. The PT-9, first of the new 'Mosquito Boats' to be delivered to the U.S. Navy under the President's $15,000,000 experimental small craft program had a preview for the press today. This is the same type of boat that the government is in process of releasing to the British Navy, causing great unrest and indignation in Capitol circles. Eight other boats will be based at the naval operating base, Norfolk, Virginia, to undergo severe seagoing tests. The squadron will be known as the Mosquito Fleet and the insignia which was designed by Walt Disney consists of a mosquito riding on the top of a high speed torpedo. Shown in the picture is Lieutenant Earl S. Caldwell, USN, Commander of the squadron

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New 'Mosquito Boat' ready for action. Washington, D.C., June 19. The PT-9, first of the American Motor Torpedo Boats to be delivered to the U.S. Navy under the President's $15,000,000 experimental small craft program had a preview showing for the press today. The 'Mosquito Boat' and eight other ones will be based at the naval operating base, Norfolk, Virginia, where they will undergo service tests under various sea conditions to determine their capabilities and limitations. This is the same type of boat that the government is in the process of releasing to the British Navy. Chairman David L. Walsh of the Senate Naval Affairs Committee expressed indignation over the Navy's action in this respect in view of the fact that this government is trying to build up its own sea power

New 'Mosquito Boat' ready for action. Washington, D.C., June 19. The P...

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