Four Minute Men to Get Eyes for the Navy
Bridgeport Four Minute Men to urge public loaning of field glasses and related instruments for the Navy. Citizens are asked to search trunks for binoculars, telescopes, opera glasses, sextants, and lenses to loan. the Navy will rent and return them after the war. The campaign follows successful talks last week and aims to boost shipbuilding support.
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Navy
Bridgeport
United States
America
Army
Navy Department
Flaryey-Lewis Company
Main Street
2000 Men Sent from Devens to Camp Greene
Ayer Massachusetts February 12 2000 soldiers from Camp Devens have been transferred during the past week to Camp Greene Charlotte North Carolina. Announcement at division headquarters followed word of the detachments arrival. Other troops have been sent to join the artillery brigade in Texas.
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Ayer
Mass
Pkwo
Camp Devens
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N.C
Artillery Brigade
Texas
Crowds Hunt for Petrano Gold In Norwalk Fire Debris
In Norwalk on February 12 a devastating fire at the Austin garage on Railwood Avenue destroyed 80 autos, caused $60,000 in damage and killed driver Amelio Petrano. Crowds have searched the ruins for a reported $1,000 in gold Petrano carried, amid rumors his death may involve robbery or foul play. Fire Chief Dowardus says the investigation continues as authorities pursue possible motives and salvage clues from the wreckage.
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Norwalk
Parents 185 Years Old no Exemption
New York draft board No. 83 examined Joseph Arbany 26 of 27 Washington St Triled for deferment claiming dependency on his parents Todd aged 100 and 80 plus five siblings for support The board found the parents self supporting from Josephs grocery income of 1200 and refused deferred classification placing him in Class 4 Subdivision A The case reveals family ages and a note on courtesy in civic duty.
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New York
Joseph cArbmany
Washington Street
District Draft Board
Mallen
Lor Board No
Prince Street
Nes
Arbuany
Ottiar Shaun Joseph
Waeless
Tostau
Samuel
Mary
Caurt Street
Brooklyn
Beatrica Siky
Atlantic Avenue
Magarria Burge
Central Avenue
Hoboken
J. Ph
Larkey
Nnly
Siky
Ailidavit
Laad
Joseph
Bodard
Joseph Caimed
Courts Uphold President's War Time Draft and Espionage Acts
Courts across the nation uphold the Selective Draft Act Espionage Act and related laws amid postwar decisions. Constitutional challenges allege violations of voluntary servitude and separation of powers, but federal and state courts sustain the acts. The Supreme Court’s latest ruling narrows grounds for attack, while the Cir cuit Court of Appeals affirms the espionage provisions as applied to mass distribution and antiwar materials.
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Lridg
Orb
United States District Courts
State Supreme Court
California
United States Circuit Court of Appeal
Trave Beer
Dia
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Lapien
Circu Court of Appeals
Postmster
New York
United States
District Court For
Southern District of New York
Wolverton
Manton
Welland
Canada
India
England
Negtish
Motives in Threats Against President Debated in Courts
Courts assess whether threats against the President require personal communication or influence on action. Decisions from district courts in Ohio and Florida hold motives may be immaterial if acts involve mailing threats, with rulings detailing what constitutes intent to communicate and affect presidential actions. The cases involve alleged conspiracies, international intrigue, and bribe implications.
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Europe
Berlin
Germany
Sater
Ohio
Fudge Call
Flaordia
Boy Slayer Faces Life Jail Term
George J. Stivers, 18, found guilty of second degree murder for the May 3 Bronx slaying of bicycle policeman Samuel Canninglam. Jury verdict set a term ranging from 20 years to life imprisonment. Stivers, once a member of the Twenty-second Regiment Tringing Neers, displayed dazed reactions during the deliberations and verdict.
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New York
Cheorge J. Stivers
Samuel Canninglam
Bronx
Stivers
Flies
Twenty-second Regiment Tringineers
New York National
Gunn
Cleck
Melndye
Andrew Fleming
Mennisre
Policeman Held in Thefts Case in New York
A New York policeman, Quick, 39, is held on charges of burglarizing auto stores on West Sixty Fourth Street and Fourth Avenue, stealing tires and rims valued around 18000, and selling stolen tires to Jacob Cohen, who runs an auto supply business. Cohen, arrested earlier, faces receiving stolen property charges. Quick admits selling tires but says he acted on a tip from a friend. he is suspended pending investigation by department officials.
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New York
Uto
Pera Iain
Milroy
Quiel
Sinth Street
Fourth Avenue
Rook
Mather
Aballins
Ile Forth Bagaeh Haven
Sixty-fourth Street
Kacey
Ducob Cohen
Busi
Fifty-eighth Street
Cohen
Pers
Willy
Quick
Takile
Deeparhaend
Troy
Hink
Anderson
Ito
Thar
First
Leach
Cream for Catarrh Opens Up Nostrils Advertisement
A vintage ad claims a fragrant cream relieves nasal congestion by applying a small amount to the inside of the nose. The product supposedly penetrates air passages and soothes inflamed mucous membranes, promising instant relief from cold or catarrh and easier breathing.
Shoots Wife Turns Gun on Himself in Akron Office
In Akron last night Frank Gould, 26, killed his wife Mrs. Blige Gowda 24 and then shot himself in a physician's office. Gould died later. wife died instantly. The couple had been separated for some time.
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Miler
Gould
Goulds
Tire closing out sale boosts motorist bargains
Our closing out sale of Columbia tires offers lifesaving value for motorists seeking bargains. Numerous tires sold quickly. smaller Ford sizes are gone, larger tires remain but at prices below dealer levels. Limited stock prompts rapid purchase.
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Columbia
Seldoim
Ford
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Peirang
Cenyge W. Dowardus
Drafted Grocery
Ory
Openreather
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Clert
Main ST
Boy Slayer
Hian
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Sint Sighs
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Butler Ave
American Hardware Stores
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Fairricht Ave
Middle St
WSS
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