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U S Fighting Ships Change in 130 Years
Washington reports a sweeping evolution in naval ship design from the era of the Constellation to modern fleet destroyers. The Marblehead, commissioned in 1924, dwarfs the old frigate in size speed and firepower with 12 six inch guns and torpedo tubes, symbolizing a shift to fleet actions and stronger national defense. Bank cashier Frederick L. Trowbridge retires after 53 years at the First National Bank in New Haven, with Warren M. Crawford succeeding him as vice president and director.
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Washington
Associated Press
Naval Establishment
Curtin D. Wilbur
Naval Academy
Supreme Court of California
Constellation
Newport R I
Marblehead
New Haven
Frederick L. Trowbridge
First National Bank
Warren M. Crawford
Curtis D. Wilbur
U. S. S. Marblehead