Senate Debates Aircraft Program Fraud Claims
Senate floor debates charges of irregularities in the aircraft program. Senators press for a new inquiry, while Hitchcock questions power to prosecute and Borglum report details spark further action. Attorney General signals willingness to investigate with Congress, and a separate Aeronautical Society report accuses underuse of facilities and misstatements about Baker’s role.
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Indiana
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Aeronauural Society of America
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Merounitiens Aviany of America
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Chet Gon Borglum
Meat economy measures and naval trade shifts noted
President Hoover calls for meat economy amid wartime needs. Army and allied shipments reach 5 million pounds weekly, with per person consumption aiming for about one third to one quarter of a pound daily. Public urged to curb waste, favor beef and poultry economy, and rely on milk as substitutes. Navy relief in fishing expected as trawler reliance eases. Shipping board orders 56 wooden barges for coal transport in war effort.
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Red Men Pow Wow Preparations Highlight Connecticut Council
The Improved Order of Red Men Council of Connecticut plans a Great Council meeting at the Hotel Watt New Haven on Wednesday. Key figures include Nelson Aldstrom Stuart Marshall Aw Spall William Brunders George Barnes and George Barnes. Elections for chief roles and degree work with tribally themed rituals are expected, with notable visitation and record attendances anticipated.
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Treat Sachem Crearge
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Bristol
Big Prizes for Men Who Build Ship Tonnage Program
Workers vie for share of $20,000 as government promotes tonnage production. Bristol West officials announce awards to plant crews and executives connected to shipbuilding efforts. President and local managers pledge support to accelerate fabrication and employment in the shipyards.
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Bruy Bes
Prise
Athens
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Gwemorak
Mel Yal
Bristol West
Petur
Charlies
Bongas
Binet
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Mikado
N-5 and Liberty Loan Success Reported at Ford Plant
The message praises N-5 and Liberty Loan participation, noting strong employee effort and high subscription per man. It claims Gen. Manager LAKE TORPEDO BOAT and others at the Waviles plant endorse patriotic support and invite inspection of submation processes.
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Adre Lake Torpedo Boat
Ot, Weill
Palpany
Crude Debates Over Aircraft Delay Probes In Senate
Washington filibuster era article outlines Brandegee and Hitchcock urging a criminal inquiry into aviation delays. Senators express support for probes into production, spending, and possible charges while detailing testimony and party positions amid a linked audit by the Aeronautical Society.
Obituary notices and funeral details flood local paper
An obituary batch lists numerous deaths, services, and interments. Names include Mary O Connell 83 of Totlan Place and Mary Fagan. services held at Sacred Stoner and St Michael's cemeteries. Multiple funerals noted with church masses, pallbearers, and burial at local cemeteries across Madison Avenue and Park Gena locations.
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O O Connell
Tames
Ó O'Connell
Wil- Pam
Asaie Inte
Mary O'Conal
Totlan Place
Tie
Onl
St Irsehuveh
Sishorn
Wary O'Connell
Sirsprad
Fred Cale
Symuadius
St.eter
Alichael
Cairy Jiosu MeGrath
Tore Eluboth
Lian Danghter
Bie
Andl Mars
Madison Avenue
Mary Fagant
Mary Fagan
Eugene Dan Mat Wagan
Gallagher and
Gallagher
Wairfigil Avenue
Sacred Stoner Church
John A. Sullivan
Pall Pearers
Cyorge Carter
Charles Pupee
Jogenh Liver
Amauss Anderson
Daniel and
Herbert Lutte
Turial
St. Michael's
Righant
G. Platt
Richard George
Jeol
Piatt
Din Seslouday
Lenry J. Bishows
William FH. Lewis
William
Lewis
Jeairfield Avenue
Mountain Grove Cemetery
William Willion
Iva
John J. Arthur
Hind Watnesday Mill
Vinerate
Mire
Cab Wesker
Mindliso
Hes Hsin Fane Cng Hire
Vibes
Dayo Siahers
Augustine
Gaute
Michaels
James Levi Yonphins
VFTM
Dsishons
Ole Gon
Cornelius Allott
Puteies
Milne Thedio
Joseph Ginley
Ehrmets
Et Miennel
Ukraine Nomenclature Turned Against Government After Capture
Reports state Ukrainian peasant deputies overthrew the republic's government after Simferopol's capture last week. A despatch says many Ukrainian officials were imprisoned by German forces for conspiring against the central powers. The new regime pledges to enact Brest-Litovsk provisions.
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Brest-Litovsk
Robbery Report At City Hotel Reported
Detective Vireo Tostighl investigated a theft at the usthnly hotel where thieves robbed room occupants, taking a handbasin, clothing including shirts and underwear, and other small items from purses and drawers. The incident remains under inquiry with no arrests listed.
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Sulivan
Vireo Tostighl
UNWISE TO LIMIT FORCE SAYS BAKER
President should not cap military manpower, Baker tells committees. Army expansion, funding to rise with needs, and discretionary presidential power debated. War plans center on mobilization, supplies, and potential amendments to quotas and credits.
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Three Hurt in Trolley Crash
A trolley collision injured three people and caused street chaos. responders rushed victims to hospital as crews investigated the crash scene on a busy avenue near Main Street.
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Ctimdis Wien
Léulliste
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Weber
Ambiguous funds tally aims for large public goal
A garbled front page note outlines a $206,000 funding target with scattered references to companies, individuals, and events. The fragmentary text mentions Openm, Liberty, police, forces, and a planned gathering Saturday, but specifics remain unclear due to extensive OCR errors.
Bridgeport Boy with Hero Unit Describes War Front Scenes
An OCR read of wartime field notes portrays Bridgeport boys near trenches with gas masks and shell bursts. It recalls dugouts, craters, and French artillery, detailing a fall in which a fellow soldier was injured and a comrade’s actions during a chaotic bombardment.
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Satelayer
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Gay
Government Seizes Scandinavian Piers
War news from Wisconsin reports that Scandinavian piers were seized today by Rear Admiral Usher under orders from the secretary of the navy for government use. The action targets strategic waterfront facilities as part of wartime measures.
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Mays
Denies News Has Property Value in Pirating Case
The opening arguments in a case to abort injunctions restraining the International News Service from pirating Associated Press news began today before the Supreme Court in Washington. Samuel Untermyer led for Hearst papers, challenging AP claims of news as property and arguing the AP could become a monopoly if injunctions hold.
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Hearsterpyice
Frederick W. Tehnan
Hilliam W. Sobnson
California
St Hillelin
Tower Courts
Associated Press News
International News Service
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Yankee Pilot Bags Fourth Hun Plane at 15,000 Feet
May 1 report from the Sumerian rport northwest of Toul states American Lieutenant A Meissner of Brookline, age 21, a Cornell graduate, shot down a German Albatross scout while protecting a photo plane. He dived from a Nieuport fighter and opened fire at range, forcing the enemy plane to crash. The day was clear as the combat occurred.
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R. and G. Pills Claim Liver Health Boost
An old advertisement promotes R. and G. Pills claiming to relieve tiredness by cleansing the liver, with statements about bile balance and improved health for men and women. It touts a combination of podophyllum with laxatives and promises skin improvements and headaches relief, urging readers to try the product.
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