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Vermon t Debtor Freed Under 1808 Law
In Montpelier Vermont a former GI was freed from jail under the 1808 debtor law. He must repay 450 dollars plus 25 dollars costs by paying 15 dollars monthly for 32 months. The case involved Lapan of Springfield and other costs. his wife and three children were supported by public funds during his sentence. Bernard Perry of Hardwick pressed the complaint. Lapan’s release follows two prior ex-GIs freed under the same law. Bernard J Smith remains jailed.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Ralph D. D. Fugatt
Frederick Lapan
Springfield
Mass
Marsafield
Lapan
Bernard Perry
Hardwick
Rutland
Bernard J. i Smith
Fair Haven
iPutland