Invention Section Created By War Department
Washington May 12 The War department creates an invention section to review new devices useful to the war. It will be led by an advisory board of mechanical electrical and chemical experts attached to the general staff. Brunton is chairman with several listed officers and scientists on the panel. Drawings and designs may be submitted in confidence though the army will not cover preparation costs. Submitters must state if they want compensation if the government uses their ideas.
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Woman Sought in Will Case Walks into Police Hands
Edith Ranger, accused of tampering with the will of Lnte Renyy W. Ranger of Stamford, surrendered to Stamford police. Bound over to Superior Court on $2,500 bond furnished by Elizabeth A. Rechello. Will altered on a typewriter six months after creation to favor Ranger in an estate valued around $250,000 from the National Academy of Design.
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Little Accident Victim to Be Buried Tomorrow
Funeral services for Alton FF Heig aged two and a half from New York will be held at Putney chapel at 2 pm tomorrow. The infant died after a farm wagon collided with a Connecticut company trolley near North Stratford. The wagon occupants were thrown clear. Heig, blinded, died before reaching hospital.
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Labor Dept Settles GE Strike in Schenectady and Pittsfield
The Labor Department announced a settlement of a crane operators strike at General Electric plants in Schenectady New York and Pittsfield Massachusetts. Two threatened strikes involving Toledo street railway workers and Van Buren Maine lumber workers were also resolved.
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Press of London Praises Spirit of Our Drafted Men
London reports enthusiastic reception for American troops marching through the capital. Observers from the Observer Lloyds Weekly News and the Times lauded the fine marching, stout physique, and cordial welcome from Londoners and women.
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Decision against U S in Arethusa collision suit
Norfolk failure to recover damages from the United States stems from a Federal Judge ruling. The 1935 Hampton Roads collisions involved the Arethusa and a chained series of incidents with the British Tresperon and related vessels. A maritime commission will determine compensation.
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Cassie
Thrift Stamps Booth Encourages Savings for Freedom
A government savings drive promotes buying Thrift Stamps as a simple start to a savings plan. It frames the program as a patriotic contribution to a global fight for freedom and justice, highlighting an attractive booth set up nearby.
Fine Rugs at Low Prices Offer and Service
A local ad touts serviceable rugs at the lowest expenditure with a range of small sizes. Prices are listed from 88 cents to 29 dollars 76 cents, emphasizing value and selection for budget buyers.
Draperies for home decoration offered by yard and pair
A display of draperies including marquisettes scrims and nets in ecru or white priced 10c to 38c per yard. Bright cretonnes shown from 25c to 58c. Scrim curtains promised to brighten windows and rooms with prices from 1.00 to 3.95 per pair.
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