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Roosevelt aided plea for naval release in musical comedy tale
A New York letter to the president seeks release for Bradford Greene, 22, from a six year navy enlistment to attend Grace McDonald 18, a determined young woman who loves a stage project. The item ties President Roosevelt to a belated musical comedy effort through Greene’s request.
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