Proposition B to be voted on in Missouri
SLP99022303 - 23 FEBRUARY 1999 - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, USA: Sheriff Gary Starke of Pettis County, Missouri talks about the benifits of Proposition B as St. Louis Sergeant John Johnson (L) and policeman Russ Craven listen in, February 23. Police officials from around the State of Missouri gathered to discuss their support for the law that is coming up for public vote on April 6, 1999. Proposition B would allow Missourians to carry conceled weapons. wy/bg/Bill Greenblatt UPI
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