Despatch of Fleet to Pacific Coast Ends Campaign of Year
SAN FRANCISCO August 3 A division of the United States navy and dispatch to the Pacific coast marks the end of a long campaign waged by officials and citizens of Pacific states who urged sustained preparations. The Pacific coast stance warned of a great threat unless the nation built westward naval power. A large fleet campaign began in the Spanish American War era.
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Naval expansion debates shape Pacific defense policy
Following World War I, officials and coastal leaders urged protection of the Philippines and Pacific islands, pressing for a strong U S naval presence. After Panama Canal debates, calls grew for maintaining a large fleet in the Pacific, countering arms limitations, to deter potential invasions and secure western shores. Public figures welcomed Secretary Daniels’ plan to split the navy and assign about 200 ships to the Pacific.
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Derby Salons Reopen to Sell Near Beer
Derby and neighboring towns began reopening saloons for near beer after prohibition. In Derby 37 saloons operated, Ansonia about 50, Shelton 13, with many venues opening gradually after initial closings last week. Police court activity in the three cities has fallen off in the last month.
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Veteran Reported Dead Returns to Hartford
George Coman of Hartford, officially listed as missing and later reported killed in action in the Argonne, has returned to Hartford describing hardships of the Fifth Division. He cites poor conditions, with fresh water canteens sold for 25 to 50 cents and Red Cross supplies up for sale at $1 as officers of the Gist Machine Gun Company showed lack of courage.
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Stratford Veterans Parade Honors World War Servicemen
Stratford paid tribute to World War service men with a parade from Paradise Green to Academy Hill. The event featured reps from infantry to aviation, a medal presentation from a German cannon trophy, and a roll call of Stratford veterans. Three young women who served overseas marched, followed by bands, police, Red Cross, and Army Nurse Corps members, with speeches by Major Adams and Chaplain Beebe.
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Ilorence Wood
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Derby mayor vetoes minimum wage proposal
Derby mayor vetoed a minimum wage measure aimed at street workers and others in nine-hour shifts. The veto followed opposition from Alderman Methwie who accused the mayor of sending mixed signals and attempting to override the plan.
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