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Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
ESIDENT'S and
KAISER'S STAND
is ANTAGONISTIC

London, May 2s-'The object of
the war is to carry the spirit of Pres
ident Wilson into the hearts and
minds of the people of Germany"
declared Professor Sponsor wilkin-
son of Oxford in an address on the
idea of This War He said
1.-THE German Emperor and Presi-
dent Wilson are each of them at the
head of a great nation, and each of
them Yields in that nation supreme
authority.
But the two men stand for two
antagonistin systems. The German
Emperor Is never tired of proclaim
ing that he has received a special
commission from God Almighty to
educate and instruct the German peo-
pie and other peoples, after his arm
les shall have crushed them.
Mr.. Wilson on the other hand, was
chosen by the people OF the United
States to preside over the govern
ment. He has no commission to edu-
cate them. Their idea LIS to be allow
ed to grow and to develop their pow
ers by doing their work. Here is
Mr.. Wilson's conception of his mis-
sion:
I feel nothing SO much as the
| intensity of the common man l can
pick out in every audience the men
who are at ease in their fortunes. But
there are in every crowd other men
who are listening to hear somebody
speak the thing that is stirring in
their hearts and minds. 1t makes a
mans heart ache to think that he
cannot be sure he is doing it for
| them; to wonder whether they are
longing for something he does not
understand. He prays God that
something will bring into his consci-
ence what is in theirs, SO that the
whole nation may feel att asst releas-
ed from its dumbness, feel at last
that there is hope and confidence,
and that the road may be trodden as
Il they were brothers, shoulder to
shoulder, not asking eachsa0ther any
thing about differences of class, not
contrasting for any selfish advance.
but united in the common enterprise.
| 1.-THE object of this war is to car
ry the spirit of those words into the
hearts and minds of the German peo-
pie. Is that not an object worth liv-
ing for and dying for?"
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
Chain LETTERS
NOT APPROVED
BY DEP ARTMENT

In an official bulletin from the
treasury department, an article deal
ing with the chain letter idea" is dis
cussed and which the department Off
cially has discouraged. The chain
idea was used to some extent in this
city and persons are warned that the
National War Savings Stamp commit
tee wishes it understood that they
were not the instigators of the plan.
Appended is the story in the official
bulletin in part:
Chain letters which in the past have
been used to get funds for worthy
and some unworthy purposes have
been started by some enthusiastic
workers for the sale of War Savings
Stamps.
The Treasury Department has off,
cially disapproved their use and the
National War Savings Stamp com
nittee Is known that it was not the
instigator of the plan.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
"Cussed" Red Cross
Is Painted Yellow

Flint, Mich, May pa cigarmaker
Of this city who said ITO hell with the
Red Cross was seized and ducked by
angry citizens yesterday. When he
emerged from his bath he was
smeared with yellow paint from his
shoes to the top Of his hald head At
noon he was paraded through the
town at the end of rope and then
was chained to a pillar of the Ma
sonic Temple, where Red Cross work.
ers were having luncheon.
Lynching was threatened, but the
cigarmaker was protected by being
thrust into Jail. He has a substantial
bank account, but has bought no Lib
erty bonds and has given no money to
the Red Cross.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
Paraders Asked
To Hand in Names

New Haven, May 2s.-Participants
in Monday nights parade as it is
designated are requested by the Yale
students council, in a notice given
today, to hand in their names that
they and not their entire class may
be penalized for in judged action"
The council expresses deep regret
that any act of any student could
have been interpreted by the mayor
as an act of discourtesy to him. and
assures him that the council believes
that no such discourtesy was in
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
NEAR. BEER MAKERS
MUST GET LICENSE

Hartford, May 22.-An manufactur-
ers of near-beer or other fermented
beverages, containing less than one
half of one per cent. of alcohol are
now brought under United States
Food Administration licenses, under
the terms of the proclamation by the
President It was said today at the
Office Of the food administration in
this city that there are very few of
these near-beer plants in Connecticut;
in fact, the food administration Off
Gals knew of but one, that being To-
Gated near Bridgeport.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
New German Move
To COerce Holland

London, May 22-The prohibition
against the sailings of all Dutch ships
from Dutch ports, the Rotterdam cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph
says he learns, is connected with a
new move by the German government
to compel Holland to sign on Berlin's
terms the long pending economir
agreement which Holland has de-
clined to do owing to the onerous
conditions imposed by Germany.
The German government, accord
ingly, has refused a safe conduct to
Dutch shipping through the war zone
and seized the steamer Megrez which
Holland chartered to fetch a cargo of
wood from Sweden. The seizure was
a direct challenge to Holland and. it
Is added, the prohibition against
further sailings is the sequel.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
DIED.

CASSIDY-In this city, May Is, 1918,
William E., son of Ellen and the
late Edward Cassidy.
HAIL-In this city, Friday, May II,
1918, at No. BAT Golden Fiji street.
Clara Baldwin, widow of William
Hall, in her 91st year.
STEELE-In this city, May Is, 1918,
Bernard M. Steele, aged 4s years.
FRENCH-In this city, May Is, 1918,
William r. French, aged 80 years.
MACDONALD-May 10, 1918. Charles
E.. son of Mary A Murphy and the
late William A. Macdonald, aged Is
years, months, 10 days.
RYAN-In this city, May 20, 1913,
Catherine, widow of Nicholas Ryan.
COLESON-In this city May 10, 1918,
Margaret HuIick, beloved wife of
Charles Edward Coleson, aged %
years.
CASSIDY-In this city, Monday, May
20, 1918, Ellen F., widow of the late
Patrick Cassidy.
EAGEN-Entered into eternal rest, at
the Bridgeport Hospital May 20,
1918, Julia Wilson, widow of John
D. Eagen.
FTELD-In Danbury; May Is, Elmer
Field, of Redding, aged 81 years.
BALDWIN-At New Haven, May IA,
Sarah ]. Carey, wife of Frank Bald
win, age II.
CAMPBELL-At Norwalk, May II,
Alice A. Campbell, of Westport, age
So years.
WEGEIdN-In Stamford, May 16,
gelin, aged IS years.
MEAD-In Greenwich, May 16, VIII
helmina, wife of S. Warren Mead,
MITCHELL-In Middletown, May Is,
George F. Mitchell of Greenwich.
aged 66.
LYNCH-In Norwalk, May Is, Miss
Irene L. Lynch, aged 20.
RAYMOND Rowayton, May IS.
William T. Raymond, aged rs.
LOVEJOY-In Shelton, May Is, Mar
garet c. Marion, wife of Arthur G.
Lovejoy.
TANNER-In Norwalk, May 16, Al
lerton B. Tanner, aged rs.
RUGGIERO-In Norwalk, May II,
Lucy, wife of Louis Ruggiero, aged
49,
HOWES-In Danbury. May 81. Har
riet Adell, wife of Leander Howes,
in the sixtieth year of her age
STABILE-In Stamford, May 81. Nj
chola Stable.
ERICCSSoN-At Stamford. May 20.
Elna M, widow of Eric P. Erics-
son of Coscob in her 31st year.
FRANCE Stamford. May 20.
Mabel Irene, wife of DR.. c. d
Prange.
BROWNIE Stamford, May 20, Sam
uel c. Brown.
PHuII1PS-In Stamford. May q.
Edward Phillips, in the 2sth year
of his age.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
Bridgeport Banker
Broke Speed Law

Worcester, Mass, May "a prom
inent Bridgeport banker was arrested
here while driving his automobile
through the main streets of the city
at 60 miles per hour. He refused to
give his name, but put up a cash bond
for his appearance in court when
wanted. He stated to the police that
the reason for his cpeed was that he
wanted to be sure to be in Bridgeport
in time for the Midnight Frolic of the
Newspapermen for the benefit of the
Red Cross at Polls theater on Friday
night. He was allowed to proceed.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
Fairfield County News
Victim of Own Mistake.

In an attempt to slow down the
speed of an automobile in Greenwich
on May 8, C. C. McEwen, a New
York stock broker, put his foot On
the speed accelerator instead of the
brake lever, and the car dashed into
an approaching automobile, was
thrown against a wall, and McEwen
was killed.
Reckless Driving.
In Darien, Sunday, seven automo-
bilists were arrested for exceeding
the speed limit Each was fined SIS
and $13.03 cents. This included H
Jackson and S. E. Warren of New
York and A. Decker of New York.
Constable Palmer of Darien arrest
ed Axel Pohja of Bridgeport on Sat
urday night Pohja had been driv-
ing without his tail-lamp lighted, and
when stopped and asked to produce
his registration card and operator
license, he could produce neither. He
pleaded guilty to operating his ma
chine without these cards and Justice
Selleck imposed a fine of $40 for moi
having the registration card and S;
for not having The operators license
with costs of $A.0S.
Losses by Fire.
Fire destroyed two barns in the
center of Bethel, Monday afternoon
The building of Stuart H. Kyle, which
first took fire, had only been used foi
storage purposes. Household fur
niture which was stored in the build
ing, belonging to William Frede, wa!
entirely destroyed. The building wal
insured, as was also the barn of ]
H. Baird and it's contents. At tn.
latter building, about one ton of hay
some farming utensils and wagon
were destroyed.
A fire in one of the large barns u
the Highcroft dairy farm on Hoyt'
hill, Bethel, Friday, destroyed tn
building and contents, and also Incl
| dentally caused the destruction of tn
two-story and a half cottage occupie
by Mrs. Nellie Elzea. The barn de
stroyed belonged to the estate of tn
/ late Joseph Tomlinson, of Chicago
who died in Redding some two year
! ago. The property is leased b
| Frank E. Larson, who runs tn
farm and carries on a dairy bust
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
Tuesday, Nav Il

i Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Franklin Roosevelt. during his short
stay in Bridgeport, addressed fully
$4,000 persons in his visits to the
Lake Torpedo Boat Co.'S plant,
U. M. G. plant, Remington-Arms plant.
Black Rock naval base headquarters,
the Red Cross committee workers at
The Stratfield and at the huge rally in
the State armory last evening. Fol-
lowing his talk at the armory he took
train for Washington. During the
intervals between the time he arrived
here and the time between the visits
at the different factories yesterday
afternoon and the dinner hour at The
Stratfield last evening he was enter
tanned by Archibald Mcneil, Jr.
Accompanied by a large delegation
of the Red Cross campaign workers
and newspapermen, and camerman,
the assistant secretary was escorted to
the Lake Torpedo Boat Co.'S plant
where an inspection was made of the
various buildings. A trip into one of
the new submarines, nearing compile
ton was one of the features of the
visit Following the boat inspection
Secretary Roosevelt reviewed the
naval men at the plant, who are to
man the new boats as fast as com
pleted.
Two 15-year-old lads, electricians
helpers at the plant, were accorded
the privilege of shaking hands with
the secretary. James Duffee and Oil
yer Chavin, both of whom were busy
at their work, were interrupted by
Collector of Port James L. McGovern,
who introduced them to the Assistant
Secretary. To say that the boys were
not more than glad would be putting
it mildly. They smiled all over. They
were two of the few workers who
had the privilege to shake hands and
speak to the distinguished guest,
Following a brief inspection of the
several new boats stin in the primary
stages of construction the party was
escorted to the reviewing stand that
had been erected in the center of the
yard where Secretary Roosevelt spoke
a few minutes. The entire plant
turned out en- masse for the celebra-
ton after which Assistant Secretary
Roosevelt broke out the flag that
was flown to the breeze over depart
ment 101.
After a group picture was taken the
party next visited the U. M. c. COM
panys plant where they were shown
how bullets are made from the start
to the finish. No celebration was held
here as the party was scheduled to be
at the Remington Arms company
plant where a huge demonstration had
been arranged.
Here the Browning gun in its max
ing and the complete machine were
shown. Secretary Roosevelt was
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
VICTIM OF GAS .
RETURNS TO HOME

Waterbury, May 23-Christopher
Gilber of Company A, Twelfth United
States Infantry, is the first of the
men from this city to return from
the front. He was invaded out on
account of gas poisoning, and the
French doctors who treated him said
the air in France would never restore
his health. Private Gilber lives with
Mr.. and Mrs. James l. Kelly in 50
Birch street.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
LAID HELPLESS
ON SEAPL.ANE

With the British Army in France,
Tuesday, May 21-(By the Associated
Press)-To lay helpless on his sea-
plane in the North Sea for seven
hours with a broken leg before he
was picked up was the experience of
an American aviator attached to the
British forces. The aviator, who
comes from New York state, was
operating a seaplane off the Belgian
coast. Ee was brought down by hos
tile fire and his machine fell into the
sea. After seven hours he was res
cued and is now recovering in a, hos
pftaL
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
EARTHQUAKE REPORTED.

Cleveland, May 23-Father Oden-
bach of St. Ignatius college observa-
tory said that his seismograph rec
ords show a moderate earthquake dis
turbance this morning, the main wave
starting at 1918 a. m. and continuing
for more than an hour. Pending fur
Their examination of the records he
could give no distance or location
data
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
NOTE OF PROTEST
AGAINST SEIZURE

Washington. May ga supplement
tary note Of protest against the Brit
ish and American seizure of Dutch
shipping has been handed to Secre-
tary Lansing by the Dutch legation
here. It contends that the United
States in it's explanation of the seiz-
ure did not answer the original OBJ
jections made by the Dutch govern
ment.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
Fined For E1nbezzling
Money From Letters

New Haven, May 22-Frank E.
Folkman, an employee at the post
office in Bridgeport. was arraigned
before Judge Edwin s. Thomas in the
United States court yesterday, and he
pleaded guilty to a complaint which
charged he embezzled money from
letters. He was fined 800 and costs.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
Freights Collide
Near Poughkeepsie

Whaley Lake, N. z, May 2S-Ln a
rear end collision between freight
trains on the Poughkeepsie Bridge
route of the New Haven system early
today eight cars were derailed and
the heavy freight traffic between
Poughkeepsie and Connecticut points
be crippled until afternoon. Passen-
ger trains are run aroundgthe wreck.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
KELLER TAKES
OATH OF OFFICE

Judge John E. Keller of Stamford,
who win succeed Judge William L
Bennett Of New Haven on the Supe-
tior Court bench. took the oath of of.
Zee yesterday from Clerk r. W. Tracy
" the Superior Court of this county.
fudge Keeler VIII assume his duties
Friday when he holds short calendar
II Norwich 1Dr New London county.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
THREE STATES
EXCEED QUOTAS

Washington, May 22-Three states,
Michigan, South Dakota and Della
ware, and many cities have exceeded
their quotas and still are driving for
ward for more contributions for the
second $10O,00o,000 war mercy fund
of the American Red Cross. While
no district has yet reached its quota,
the reports are that the necessary
daily average is maintained.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
GRILL
MRS. r. p. STOKES

Kansas City, May 22-When Mrs.
Rose Pastor Stokes, on trial in the
federal court here charged with vim
dication Of the espionage law, took
the witness stand again today, she
faced cross examination by govern
ment attorneys. Mrs. Stokes was
first placed on the stand late yester-
day. she interspersed her testi-
rnony with her views on Socialism,
the causes Of the war and the reasons
which prompted America to enter
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Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
Gun DISCHARGE
ON SUBMARINE
j. KILLS OFFICER

New London, May 22.-Ensign w.
J. Lyons, United States Naval Reserve,
was accidentally killed while cleaning
a revolver in the magazine room of a
submarine chaser at the state pier
here yesterday afternoon. 1t is believ-
ed that the hammer of the revolver
caught on an overhead beam and the
weapon was discharged, the bullet en-
tering the officers brain, killing him
instantly. Ensign Lyons home was
in Brookline, Mass.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
Milk Train Wrecked
Near Hawleyville

Hawleyvi1le, May 23.-Nine cars Of
a 30 car milk train bound westward
from New Haven were derailed near
Hawleyville Junction this morning
and the blocking of the tracks caused
delay to passenger trains until one
track was cleared sufficiently to per-
NIT passenger trains to use it.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
SPAIN is GOING
ON A GOLD BASIS

Madrid, May 22-The finance min
istry has presented a bill in parlia-
ment the effect of which would be to
place Spain on a gold basis. 1t pro-
vides that silver shall not be legal
tender in amounts of more than so
pesetes, except for payments of the
government. Until facilities have
been provided for mipting the re-
quired amount of gold, foreign gold
coins will have currency in Spain,
their value in pesetes being stamped
on them.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
SERIOUS FIGHTING IN KIEv

Moscow, Sunday. May 12-(By the
Associated Press)-Serious fighting
in Kiev, capital of Ukrainia, is re-
ported. The residence of the newly
appointed Ukrainian dictator. Gen.
Skoropadsky, has been besieged sew
eral times by troops which remained
faithful to the rada. All the forces
at the disposal of the rada are being
modified and concentrated near Kiev.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
MARRIED.

COLIHAN-VENUS RidgeheId,
May IS, John V. Gotham. of Dan
bury, and Miss Eleanor Frances
Venus, of Ridgefield.
FROBEH- -STURM-In Norwalk, May
IS, Carl William Frobel of the q. S.
Navy and Miss Elizabeth Margaret
Sturm.
May IT, Fred Quass and Miss Flor
ence Burdeck.
PINCKNEY-HATC New Fair
field, May Is, Harold Pinckney of
Brookf1eld and Miss Hazel M.
Hatch.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
COTTON MILLS TO
INCREASE WAGES

Plainfield. May 22-Notices ara
posted in many Of the cotton mills
in this section including thread mills,
of wage increase to operatives. This
will be effective on June 8, but as yet
the amount of the advance Is not
stated
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24
PROSECUTE MEN
WHO EVADE DRAFT

washington, May -Slackers who
leave the country to escape the draft
will be prosecuted under the selective
service act on their return, Attorney
General Gregory announceda4nday,
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-05-24

Four German prisoners escaped from
the internment camp at Fort ogle-
Ithore, Ga.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-05
s S0C i 1 | |

Mrs. Marx shea d enteftainlSd
at n house pslrt al the SSssilesafe cott1gRl
mt the lake over the week end. Eris
day evening there yvere tiiirty guests
sat dinner, the ontspfs town guests beiisS:
Mrs. w. 1A. Cumm inga ana elnsixlifeIs
Aiine, of Pierre, and Mrs. u. n. bailey
ct Sioux Falls. Ten guests STAYED
over the week end. paic Inc aim iisr.
and swimming afforded ample assllse.
3ment for ssal1.
a part OF SIX went to the Casino
Monday evening Tor d good time
They were; Lucia Laeb. Rose Jef,.
Rings. MI AIcSsee, Elsie Madison ana
and Mrs. ESilsh.
Il DIR. and Mrs, Bartrons ntertained At
a buffet supper at their beautifUi home
at the II AXE Sunday evening. Tyseiaty
guests were present; all went to The
~ The Amoma Club of the Baptist
church had d weiner roast Tuesday
evening at the home 4 ofl Mrs. j. w.
Savage. This club is composer ct the
young ladies OF the church.. The
party was given In honor dc MISS
Eloise Savage and Miss Park who are
soon leaving the city. The following
guests We're present: Inex Spooner,
Jennie. Anderson. Beatrice Underwood,
Mamie Chapman. Edna Sloan,
Catherine Smith, Lillian Park, Blanche
Long, Wilma Raymond, and Mrs.
Chas. Park. The girls report d very
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-05
WILLOW LAKES
KAhRI 10 KTT mn
l'lAlv IO hlLLLD

V ~ . . u
James T. Petit. aged SO years son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Petit, of
Watertown, was fatally injured in an
accident near his home at Willow
Lakes last Monday. He was a rural
route mail carrier and was spending
mis- vacation in helping out farmers
with threshing, as q separator tender
1t was While he was attempting to
place the belt on the fan that he
slipped and fell under the threshing
machine, injuring him SO seriously
thai he died in Watertown at one of
the hospitals two hours after he was
brought here. lie passed away at the
Luther hospital last night.
Mr.. Petit leaves a wife and five
children to mourn Nhis untimely death.
All of the children have attained their
majority and are married with the ex-
ception of one
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-05
GERMANS Con
llNUE|' RETREAT
American Artillery Over Vesle
Bridge Material Rushed For
ward to Rivers
PATROL ON yEsLE PLATEAU.
Machine Guns Put Up Better Re-
sistance. Enemy Destroys
Stores to the Rear
PATROL ON VESLE PLATEAU
BY FRED ! FERGUSON

s1 +
Omitted Press Staff CORRESPONDENT
With The American Army in France
- The main German forces have re-
treated across the Aisne. The American
artillery supporting the pursuit is over
the Nesle.
Bridging material is being rushed
forward to be used in crossing the
Aisne and Oisne rivers and the Aisne
canal beyond it, if the enemy with.
drawal continues to the Cheinin
Desdames.
American patrols are filtering down
the slope of the plateau north of Vesle,
which now is entirely in the American
sector. Bitter resistance is being made
by the machine gun companies in the
rayines in the northern slopes.
Fires continue at various points
where the enemy is destroying his
stores.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-05
1000 Men WILL.
REGIS Err THE
2lHIN COUNTY

I'wo thousand men, 1t Is estimated,
will register in Codington county next
Thursday he 18th, The registration
will he under the direction of the local
exemption board and ali men between
the ages Of Is and 46, who! have not
g already done 50, are required at this
time TO register.
8s i'ro visions have been made for regis.
tration at each voting precinct, the
polls 70 be open all day Men who ex-
spect to be absent from their homes at
that time must register in time for their
cards TO reach their home board by;
September ~, or If one prefers doing
SO he can register at any time with
the local board.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-05
al N DInhTrTD
ULD 1 IUlvLLN
PASSES away

Thomas Riley, aged rs years, resid-
ing with his son, ~ ~. Riley in this
city, passed away last night after an
illness of two weeks.
The funeral service viii be held ut
the Immaculate Conception church in
this city Saturday morning at .
O'Clock.
Mr.. Riley was one of the early
pioneers of the state, having settled
on farm near Bridgewater 45 years
ago.