British commander says war would have ended without US aid
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig argues that even without American intervention the Allied victory in World War I would likely have occurred, praising Allied sacrifices while warning against belittling Britain's role. He contends US entry did not alter ultimate outcome and stresses British perseverance and alliance strength.
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VERNORS TO DISCUSS MADE BREWSTER AVERS
Gov Brewster, chairman, announced a Mack Ree Island conference theme set for June. The focus is on the relations of the se economic interests and how states consider development possibilities. Agriculture protection and transportation will be central to discussions, with emphasis on merchant marine prospects.
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Getting Skinnier Day by Day Bellows in Checks
An old hoax ad touts Cod Liver Oil tablets as miracle flesh builders. It promises rapid weight gain with 3 pounds in 38 days and 12 pounds in 7 months, urging readers to buy McMon's brand for genuine results despite questionable health claims.
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Couple to Wed Here Fathers' Names Same
A marriage license was obtained yesterday at the Welfare building by George Gray of 385 William street and Elizabeth N. Gray of 29 Tunis Hill avenue Hoth. They were born in Scotland and each father named John Gray, though they are not related.
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William Street
Elizabeth N. Gray
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Hoth
Scotland
John Gray
Indiana Attny General Seeks Medicinal Whiskey Exemption
Indiana Attorney General Gilman says medicinal whiskey use on doctor advice has not violated the law, citing Supreme Court practice. He urged the 1929 legislature to exempt medicinal liquors from the Wright home dry statute, while opposing any move seen as broadening beverage use.
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Associated Press
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Supreme Court
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Jackson
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New Haven Woman Alleges Police Vice Squad Misconduct
Lillian Hall testified June 4 charges against her include liquor law violations and drunkenness. She says New Haven vice squad officers raided her home, threw an orange, played a phonograph, and decorated her mantel with her clothing. Attorney Franklin Coeller seeks exoneration for lack of evidence while an officer admits playing the phonograph.
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Associated Press
Lillian Hall
Franklin Coeller
Bull
Woman 103 who saw Marquis Lafayette dies in Everett
Mrs Abby Loveland Tuller 103, who in girlhood greeted Marquis Lafayette during his Hartford visit, died in Everett. A Hartford native, she remained mentally sharp and followed world events. Her husband George W. Tuller died 17 years ago. Survived by son Edward P Tuller, daughter Mrs Clara Erving of Hartford, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
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State Collects 61000 On Whitney Inheritance
June 9 New Haven Associated Press reports probate court orders distribution of the 1,693 41979 estate of Sarah Shefield Farman Whitney widow of Eli Whitney. An inheritance tax of 61 79750 must be turned over to the slave treasurer. Six daughters and two granddaughters including Sallie Whitney Han ford are each to receive 220 000 under the will.
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Associated Press
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Eli Whitney
Whitney
Sallie Whitney Hanford
Rhode Island to Get Connecticut Prisoners
Hartford June 9 The governor authorized a warrant allowing Windham county sheriff to surrender Studous Babbitt alias John Doe and Carl Babbitt alias Richard Doe to Rhode Island police for burglary. The men are finishing a sentence in Brooklyn Conn jail after previously escaping and being recaptured. Earle of Providence police presented requisition papers from the Rhode Island governor to Governor Trumbull.
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Associated Press
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Rhode Island
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John Doe
Carl Babbitt
Richard Doe
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Local Veterans Urged to Convert War Insurance
Veterans urged to convert their war term insurance by July 2 1971 to permanent government plans. Bridgeport Red Cross warns ex service members to exchange for options such as Ordinary Life or 20 30 year policies. Reinstatement provisions and free medical exam offered at 63 Cannon Street and County Courthouse.
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Alimony Due Judge Bans Divorce Suit In Paterson
In Paterson New Jersey the divorce suit of Courtland H. Young against Dorothea R. Campbell Young was halted when Vice Chancellor Vivian M Lewis learned Young had missed two months of $500 alimony. The judge said he would not hear further arguments until arrears are paid and ordered the parties to come to court with clean hands. Mrs Young testified that he would stop alimony unless she dropped her suit for separate maintenance.
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Judge rebukes youth for winking in court Norwalk robbery case
Frank Cavallo, 19, of Norwalk, pleaded guilty to armed robbery in Criminal Superior Court and received a suspended sentence to the Connecticut reformatory with one year probation. Judge Bils rebuked him for winking at the court while Cavallo claimed it was directed at his father. Cavallo and two companions terrorized Norwalk merchants late last year, holding up Joseph Yousson at gunpoint. the other two received indeterminate reformatory terms.
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Joseph Yousson
Coolidge to sample Plymouth cheese near his homestead
President Coolidge will sample cheese from the Plymouth factory near his Coolidge farm within days. Two pounds of the first cheese made at the factory since his election were sent to him, and two pounds were sent to Attorney General John G. Sargent in Washington. Coolidge was among the three people who helped make the first cheese at the factory 40 years ago.
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Calvin Cossidge
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Washington
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Iowa for Coolidge if farm relief approved
Governor Hammill of Iowa said the state would back President Coolidge in 1928 if a sound constructive farm relief program is adopted by Congress. He noted Frank O Lowden is popular in Iowa and would likely be the GOP nominee there if farm conditions are improved, but delegates’ instruction is too early to predict.
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Associated Press
Iowa
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White House
Frank O. Lowden
Indecent Assault Charge Dropped in Waterbury
In Waterbury Judge Marvin dismissed the indecent assault charge against Louis Cornier on the recommendation of State's Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis. The decision followed an assessment that testimony from a ten year old boy, Edward Morton, would be insufficient. The prosecutor expressed regret at the withdrawal of the case.
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Associated Press
Louis Cornier
Marvin
Superior Court
Lawrence L. Lewis
Edward Morton
Factory Reopens After Years of Downtime
A local factory resumes operations after a multi year pause. It now draws supplies from nearby farms, including ten cows from the Conlidgs farm, sustaining production and local employment.
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Conlidgs
Mayor to Attend Lindbergh Reception in New York Harbor
Mayor F. William Behrens will sail into New York Harbor on June 13 as guest of Merritt Chapman and Beattie to take part in welcome ceremonies for Colonel Lindbergh. He accepted the invitation yesterday, marking a prompt response.
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Colonel Lindbergh
New Comet Found in Sydney Report From Harvard Repository
Telegrams at Copenhagen indicate a new comet discovered on June 7 by a Gale unidentified, at Sydney New South Wales. The object lies in the southern constellation Piscis Austrinus the Southern Fish.
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Gale
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