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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09
ALFONSO NAMED
 TO CAMP STAFF

Alvero Alfonso, . sophomore ct Franklin Marshall college, will join the staff of Camp Mataeha, Water bury Y Boys camp, this summer as tent counselor. MT. Alfonso was born in Columbia, South America and has been educated in the United States. He is preparing to enter medical school. He had trav- eled extensively abroad and has studied France and Its customs.
 He has been c counselor at Camp Wickiup, Peekskill, N. Y. and has experience in advising YMCA groups, He is q member of the college soccer team and Is proficient in baseball, basketball volly ball and swimming.
 Mr. Alfonso Is highly recommend cd by Dean R. W. Bomberfer of Frankiln.Marshail. He is Q cloSe friend of Clyde Stoner, director of Nature study at Camp Mataucha.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09

Thomaston, June 0-PeoIiies and ferns were used for decoration at St. Thomas church rectory Saturday morning at the wedding Of Miss Ann Kiefer, daughter of Mrs. Joseph Kiefer of Meadow street, to Wilbur Mason McCutcheon, son of Mir, and Mrs. w. M. McCutcheon of Has, brouch Heights, N. J.
 The ceremony ct Il o'clock was performed by the Rev, John J, Mo- drath.
 Miss Emma Heilman of New York City, a cousin of the bride, was tho bridesmaid and John McCutcheon served as his brothers best man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09

The golden jubilee of Notre Dame Academy Alumnae Associa.
 ton was observed Saturday and Sunday, over one hundred and fifty attending the two-day celebra. ton. Saturday night a dinner was held at the Catholic High School, Yesterday afternoon benediction was held out of doors in Notre Dame garden at Church street, followed by c tea at which Mother St. Cath. erine of the Angels was hostess.
 Alumnae of this city and from out of town attended both the din. ner and Sunday events, Early alum. nae founders were remembered and the history of the association was reviewed. One of the important features of the dinner Saturday night was the presentation of c corsage to Miss Mary 0uilfoile, one of the four surviving charter mem. bers of the school, Also the same courtesy was offered to three who were unable to attend, Miss Nellie Wallace, Miss Mary Cass and Miss Elizabeth Hart. Scrolls were award. ed to Mrs. II. Jackson Sherwell of Waterbury daughter of the late Mrs. Charles A. Jackson, founder of the alumnae school and to Mrs. Earle Carey, Miss Katherine Jackson and Miss Cecilia Jackson, daughters of the schools first president, the late Mrs. Thomas ?. Jackson.
 The guests were welcomed Satur. day night by Mrs, Edward r, Con. Ian, president of the association, Miss Mollie Cullen was toastmaster and Mother St. Catherine of the Angels, mother superior, was given a toast by Mrs. Frank P. McEfvoy. Among those speaking was Mrs. Nora Mahaney Harris of New Hav- en, vice-president of tho State Democratic Central Committee who spoke on the present crisis in this country. The presentation to char. ter members was made by Miss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09
BALDWIN, BEDELL
 RECEIVE DEGREES
Local Youths Finished St. Bonaventure Terms Yes.
 terday Afternoon

Richard A. Baldwin, son of Pa trolinan and Mrs. Richard Baldwin of Willow street, and Charles P Bedell, son of Mir. and Mrs. Foster Bedell of South Elm street, received degrees at the 85th commencement exercises Of St. Bonaventures Col lege yesterday afternoon.
 Baldwin received a degree In bachelor of business administration, and Bedell in bachelor of arts. Also receiving bachelor of arts degrees were William 0. Kennedy of Noro- ton. John Crockett of Groton was recipient of c bachelor of business degree.
 Bedell also won honorable men, ton as the ideal Bonaventure man, Baldwin received @ melal for phil- osophy in honor of Ven. John Dun Scetus.
 Three Connecticut boys, members of the graduating class, received their commissions in the Field Ar- tillery Reserve. They are: John Crockett of Groton, William o. Kennedy of Torrington, and John J. OKeefe of Noroton.
 
 India has a skilled labor shortage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09
Notre Dame Academy
 Marks Golden Jubilee
OutdOr BenedictiOn Among Highlights of Two'Day
 Celebration; Miss 0uiIfOiIe HOnOred

Mary Patricia Casey. The hastogs of the alumnae was reviewed by Mrs. Helen Jackson shsrwell.
 The Notre Dame Choral Club on. tertained with plano and vocal numbers, Miss EulAia Madden, ae- companist. Miss Marion Keane led the chorus. Among those attending in some instances were two gsn- erations who were educated at Notro Dame.
 Mrs. Conlan was chairman oS the arrangements committee. She was assisted by Mrs. John P. Bae~ ", Mrs, William K. Schofield. Mrs. Lynch, Mrs. Kelly, Miss Madden, Miss Catherine Lahey end Mrs, Belinda Tracy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09
FURLOUCHSFOR
 LOCAL TROOPS
Former Guardsmen Ex. pected Home From Camp
 Banding After June 2l

Colonel '. E Novey, in command of the i02nd Infantry, stationed ct Camp Blanding, Fla, has issued or- ders granting furloughs to the fol- lowing 63 men.
 Co, F., Waterbury = Sergeant Ed- ward II. LaChance, Sergeant Sam. uel Mc0ill, Corporal John J. Nc. Atavey, Corporal Anthony V. Rim aldi, PFC David A. Lawrence, PFC Frank M. Migllorisi, Private Harold E. Beers, Private Lawrence J. Bern- fer, Private Albert Frenis, Private John FFenis, Private Fred c Gray, Private Bernard w. Marshall, prl- vate Hector T. White, all have been granted 10 days furloughs starting June 2l.
 co. Y, Waterbury - Star ser- geant Everett l.. Hunt, Sergeant Harold Krom, Corporal Allen A. Lockton, corporal Arthur J. O'Don. nell, PFC Ellsworth D. Dwyer, PFC, Frederick T. Hennion, PFC Nicholas P. Hughes, Private Peter B. Bakutis, Private James A. Butler, Private Patrick T. Butler, Private Frederick A. Candee all have been granted nine-day furloughs starting June 2i.
 Go. C., Waterbury - Sergeant George F, Corcoran, Sergeant Peter J. Miller, Corporal William P. Byrne Jr. Corporal Andrew H. McTadden, PFC Joseph F. Farrell, PFC, Albert W. Gaug, PFC, Robert V. Quinn, Private Stephen s. Benedetto, Pri- vate Bruce H. Booker, Private Paul o, Condon, Private James L. Tyrrell all nine days starting June 2l.
 Co, H., Waterbury Sergeant Andrew R. Dery, Sergeant william J. Carpenter, Sergeant Henry Hanel, Corporal John r. Cipriano, Corporal Joseph l., scoirtino, corp. oral Harry w. Spring, PFC George r. Caulfield, PFC Armand DeVin- cent, PFC Arthur T, Hall, PFC Jo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09
POLISH YOUTHS
 SEAT OFFICERS

New Britain, June e-New officers of the aCtholic Polish Youth Fed eration of Connecticut were in- stalled in ceremonies Sunday at Holy Gross church. The new on. cers are: Adolph Czausz of Torring- ton, president: Veronica Brzezicki of Bristol, vice. p resident; Stanley 0aj of New Britain, vice-president; Irene Mazancwski of Terryvilie, sec retary: Nellie E. eidor Of Hartford. financial secretary; Anthony Pus- karx of New Britain, Ecrgeant-at- arms, and Rev. Marion T. Karwaoki of Hartford. chaplain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09
Walter WInchoII
 On BrO0dW'0y 1.
tsaes naFh RsstasFsAs oSpyuuAI IVOo. DAlS ntVsVsN

being the only station that doesn't close with the anthem,
 The Miami cops in town seeking
 the "shylock" suspected of knock
 ing off Pete clifford <. The e60t
 Carol Bruce got for her signed dr. tbcle in American mag. JeroTnt Beatty, who ghosted it, got ei,60t
 The million DeccA record marx hit by Jimmy Dorsey - more thar any rival The Identity of the he-filan soldier in that ciggie bill. board - John Kimbrough, the foot. bah star The devastating cri.
 tlcism about ex.Ambassador Cud. ahy's exclusive interview" with Hitler-that 1t didn't even read as expert as any high school students piece Congressman Edelstein'l death in the House of Rep, and how he was loved by his constituents which included as many Irish Anc Italians and Jews The mar riage any day of Alice Craig of "pal Joey" and Walter Herlihy of the Yankee network Ii. The counterfeit French brandy (really Puerto Rico rurn peddled in midtown.
 Deanna Durbin's subtle reply tc the Fascist press from Rome, which sent her a message to arouse youth for peace: "T'he name of my next film Is Almost an Angepl" The gab that the first to suffer itl the gasleSS holidays will be the cabs Plus no cruising for those allowed ,. Ona "Blg Town") Munson's new woomance, radio actor Elliott Lewis The 5000 his pals dug up for Marc Lachmann's widow The marriage of ten days for Tommy O'Brien of New England and Phyllis McCurdy, the widow, which started In the Pago-Pago Room (Miami Beach) ., The patriotic two- soning of Major 0. Vanderbilt, Jr., seen R lot with MaTTyett Key, ue- scendant of John Quincy Adams and Francis Scott Key ., The Identity of Gertrude Lawrence's son.in. Jaw. to-be; Dr. William Cahan.
 Marjorie Woodwork, the gal who had Harvard in e dither, who iS now In one herself over Homer Mccoy The facial cuts on sports editor Stan Woodward of the Trib got them in sissy parlour game The Tommy Chatfield.Ruth Holingsworth Foran marital spit, which sent him back to Amanda Ce. ell The baby boy for the Victor Samrocks, he's denI Mgr, for the Playwrights Go. Bob Hopes crack about actors agents: "How can 06 per cent of Hollywood's popu. lation live on 10 per cent of what the other 5 per cent hope to mako" The Whitneys and the Leh- mans who are arching their eye- brows over their Henry and their Ellen Tommy Fuckers obser- vation; Love is what made Oscar Wilde and Honeychile Wilder!" |. Sammy Clark and Jane Pope who are learning about each other The Heart Way Prince Assyrian Mikahel Richea Fl Skidyak, which happens, s'helpmeh, to be the real handle of Ann Schrafft's uh- honey. X. She calls him "Steeeenkee".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09
DriscoIl Sends
 Protest Against
 Calling Troops

A telegram protesting against the use of federal troops In breaking . strike Rt the North American Aviation Co. plant at IngelwOod, Cal, was sent Go President Roosevelt last night by John J. Driscoll, executive secretary of the Waterbury Brass Workers' Union, . c. I. O. affiliate.
 MT. Drlscoll asserted that the use of the army was unwAr. ranted and unnecessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09
ELKS FLAG DAY
 PROGRAM JUNE IA
Wall Principal Speaker Ritual to Be Given By Dr..
 Owen Cummings
TORRlNGT0N Correspondent: Jehn Carr PhaNe ToFrlngtaW 64Ab

Torrineton, June Q - Attorney Thomas P. Wall will be the princi- pal speaker Saturday, June i4, at the annual Elks Flag Day exercises. Tine lodge will present a flag to the newly organized local unit Of the State Guard.
 The flag presentation will be made by Francis W. Hogan. The flag tri- bute will be delivered by Fred Ora. ham, and the ElkS Flag Day Ritual will be given by Exalted Ruler Dr. Owen V. Cummings. The exercises will be open to all.
 The committee in charge includes pr. John P. parnell, pr. o. V. Gum mings, J. Judd Fitch, end William ]. Donahue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09

seph Richezza, Private Henry A. Duplessa, all eight days starting June 2i.
 Medical detachment, Waterbury Sergeant Joseph P. Pavone, PFC Anthony R, Diorio, PFC Michael L. Croce, PFC Peter L. Calabrese, PFC Oscar Phillips, Private Bernard P. Lipps, Private George J. Arab nine days starting June 2i,
 Headquarters detachment, Sd bat talon, Of Torrington - Private Jo. seph V, Basso and Private Roy Mor- rison, Jr, 10 days starting June 2i,
 Go. L., Torrington - Sergeant Richard E. Gottliebson, Sergeant Edward A. Markey, Sergeant Cor don W. Wells, Corporal Owen M, oNeill, Corporal Stephen J. Pelle- tier, PFC Lester r, Kilmartin, PFC Edward P. McGrath, PFC Otello F, Pescatore, Private Elmer 0. Wilt shire all nine days starting June 2i,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09
ITALIAN SOCIETY
 ARRANGES OUTING

Baseball, bocce, and la mora will feature the Figli Di Colombo society outing at Lakewood park Sunday July lS, Music, through the mes alum of sound ampllfiers, will be an additional attraction.
 Members Of the committee in- clude D. Morelll, chairman, N. Augelli, D, Guerrare, N. dugliotti, P. Dochio, J, Valletto, J. Morrelli s. Dalesandro. Also, J. dinga, T, Madtelli, L. Dandino, J. perogino A. Rinaldi, D. Pesce, N, Mangino, J, Nunnlziato and J. Mutalin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09
MaAtlng This Evening

The Torrington Apprentice Asso- ciation will hold e meeting this evening st the Y. M. 0. A., ct 6:30 ?. m., and will include election of officers.
 Sydney B. French will deliver the main address. The entertainment program will include accordion sel- ections by Nicholas Mecca, violin selections by Michael Catino, and vocal selections by John Murack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09
Magnus Dance June lA

The Albertus Magnus Alumnae Association will hold their annual summer dance program, Saturday, June i4 ct the Torrington Country Club. The proceeds will be used for the scholarship fund.
 The committee in charge includes Miss Anne Lacey. Miss Mary Ken- nedy, and Mrs. Frances Barrett, of this city: and Miss Katherine Ber- gin, Miss Patricia Kane and Mrs. Marie Casadel of Litchfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09
Mcconnell Funeral Yesterday

Mcdonnell Funeral XeSter0ay
 Funeral services for John McCon- nell, "A, of 120 South Main street, were held yesterday afternoon, at l:30, from the Tompkins-N North Funeral Home. Rev. c. Homer Lane, pastor of Center Congregational church, officiated. Burial was in Hillside cemetery.
 ROndeIi- NaElni Engagement
 MT. and Mrs. Nazlni, of ll2 Laurel Hill, announce the engagement of their daughter. Helen Doris, to AL fred Harry Rondelli, son of MT. and Mrs. Amedio Rorldell. of GA Forest Court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09

Mir. and Mrs. Herbert Koenigs- bauer entertained ct 6 picnic Satur. day night at the Rod and Gun Club for their guests, Mir. and Mrs. Har- " Olson of Troy, ". Y. Tn attend. ance were: MT and Mrs. Wendell Barr, MT. and Mrs. Walter Schmel- ter, MT. and Mrs. c. Marshall Sang. ster and MT. and Mrs. Philip Fischer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09
Red Cross Work

The Torrington Chapter, Amer. ican Red Gross, will open quarters tomorrow at the Wetmore school building. There workers will be enc gagged in making surgical bandages every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, from ? to { p. m.
 AS the demand for surgical band- ages is unusually heavy, the local chapter is asking for volunteers. Any who wish to give their time are asked to drop in at the school on the days mentioned.
 The local station will be in charge of Mrs. Ernest Y. Novey; assisted by Mrs. Daniel Cameron, Mrs. J. H. Thompson, Mrs. Frank Wilman, Mrs Irving Tunick, Mrs. William o. Ken- nedy, Miss Catherine Calhoun and Miss Julia Mcdonnell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09

India has 6 skilled labor shortage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-09
WiselI Funeral ThIs Afternoon

Funeral services for Mrs. Louisa Beecher Wisell, 6l, of 539 South Main street, were held this after. noon at 2 o'clock, from the Tomp- kins-N North Funeral Home. Rev. c. Homer Lane, pastor of Center Con- gregational church, ofilciated. Burial was in the family plot in Center cemetery.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-06
Risked Death

At 2 a. m. the following day he
risked either death or capture by
stealing out of his position and
"scrounging" some tea from a
nearby house.
This stood the men in good
stead for at 5 a. m. while the
regular breakfasts were being
handed out. an order came through
for the platoon to withdraw inside
the town at once.
Four-inch mortars tried 10 wipe
the platoon out as it got up from
the trenches. A few miles away
an old peasant was guiding a huge
wooden pillow apparently uncon-
cerned with the fight for one of
the greatest prizes in France.
The battalion was formed inside
the town. The Germans were adj
vancing in overwhelming numbers
the tanks had been seen in the
distance.
A party of two officers, a SER
geant major, Sergeant Gilchrist
and 10 men stopped behind on a
little grass patch on the outskirts
Iof the town to hold up the Ger
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Gilchrist stopped. The firer. an
y. c. 0. stood there in a perfect
aiming position with his right
fore-fnger on the trigger and his
left hand on the small of the butt.
But there was an ugly red mark
on his forehead and underneath
the steel helmet Sergeant Gill
christ saw that the man had been
nearly decapitated by a burst OF
heavy machine gun fire.
Like lightning Sergeant Gil
christ handed his anti-tank rifle
to another N. {. O., dragged the
man away and placed a ground
sheet over him. Sergeant Gilchrist
started firing bursts with the Bren
but the Germans had pegged down
this gun as an aiming mark.
There was a crack and a flash
of light passed before his eyes.
He came TO. and found an n. c. o.
pouring some red wine down his
throat.
He had missed death by a frac-
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Pierce French Line


The German armored division
had pierced the French line at
Sedan, had their spearhead thrust
towards this priced channel port.
The troops took up their posi-
tons round the outer defenseS
and Sergeant Gilchrist,S platoon
guarded a vital stretch of country
near a diSused railway.
The troops dug feverishly, for
the Germans had been reported in
the neighborhood; but il was hard
work and the sandy soil seemed TO
cave in as soon as it was eXca-
waited.
AT last three section positions
and a platoon headquarters were
dug.
The clash OF the opposing
armies and the gun fire was
getting nearer. The Germans
were closing In on the port
Shippers tried 10 prevent the
lunch-time stew being brought TO
the section posts but Sergeant
Gilchirst guided the carrying
party skillfully across the feature
less soil and the men had their
meal.
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Prepared TO Sacrifice

The little party Of guardsmen
was prepared to sacrifice itself SO
the battalion could move on un.
molested. It's members were
heavily armed 10 give the i'm.
preston that they were a much
larger force. But no anti-tank
rifle had been sent up. Suddenly
two German tanks appeared not
500 yards away.
There was no time TO be lost
Suddenly, as if by a miracle an
anti-tank rifle and 10 rounds OF
ammunition were thrown into the
trench.
1t was covered with grease and
looked as though it had dropped
straight from an armorer's shop.
The tanks were coming on
quickly and Sergeant Gilchrist
noticed that a raw recruit who
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By Billy De Beck


quiet. The German tanks had
withdrawn.
Sergeant Gilchrist's Job was
done.
The old folks in Ireland no
longer frown at Willy. the boy
who ran away from home. He 10
the village hero and the boy who
saved a whole battalion.
And farther away still over
There there is another Willy
Uncle Willy Magee in California
who must be proud of his nephew
Tomorrow: A Hero OF the
Tank Corps.
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of IL miles TO the depot OF the
Irish Guards. He had become
tired of being a farm laborer.
As recruit, Witty showed
promise and before he went 10
Cairo was promoted 10 lance cor
poral in the regimental police
section, a Job reserved only for the
smartest and best disciplined men
in the guards.
But TO the dismay OF the senior
officers of the battalion Willy
applied 10 leave the army after he
had been in Egypt for two years.
He wanted 10 marry a pretty girl
who was waiting for him in the
Norfolk town Of Kings Lynn.
He obtained work in an old
established firm of London jewel
ers who always employ guards
men. One Of the reasons is that
there is no one who can make a
piece Of silver shine like a guardee
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-06
SaViOrS of Britain: HerO'S
.Chance' Saves Battalion

papers arrived at the happy little
household. The army wanted TO
this promising boy who
had been snatched from them so
suddenly.
Willy yielded, rejoined with
rank of lance sergeant. The war
came and he was promoted 10
sergeant and second in command
of a platoon.
Then came the German on
Slaught of the low countries and
the young sergeant's battalion
found itself on the high seas bound
for an unknown destination
They disembarked at the Hook
OF Holland and found they were 10
cover the departure Of Queen Will
helmina in a destroyer.
The troops were heavily dive
bombed but not German adj
vanced near enough to measure
his steel with one of the toughest
in the British army.
The young sergeant was given n
long weekend leave. He travelled
10 Kings Lynn TO see his wife.
II was a sad meeting for she
handed him a telegram on arrival
at the state which stated he must
return at once. The battalion was
once more bound for an unknown
destination, and finished up in
Boulogne, which was in grave
peril.
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apparently knew little about the
rife was trying 10 fire il.
Like a flash Sergeant Gilchrist
handed his Bren gun TO the
N. c. o. and snatched the rifle
from the boys hand. The tanks
were closing in, 300 yards. $50
yards and Sergeant Gilchrist al
ready had fired five rounds out
of 10.
But on the sixth shot there was
an explosion and the leading tank
went up in flames, temporarily
blocking the roadway.
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BY GEORGE LAIT

Init News service star Correspondent
LONDON. Dec. Everybody
ried to stop Willy Gilchrist from
dining the army.
In little Ulster cottage al
-aStle Dirg, County Tyrone, on a
old Winters evening in 1884,
Why sat beside the fire. rather
;hamefaced, while relatives and
he village elders scolded him.
For Willy had borrowed his
lunts bicycle two days before,
laying he was going for a short
ride.
After he had gone 10 miles, the
shain broke and that meant a trek
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Noise Desfeninq

Only Sergeant Gilchrist and
five men were left. A mortar
shell had burst next to a lance
corporal who was wandering about
dazed. The little party con-
tinued TO fire all weapons avail
able.
They shouted. they fired bursts
in unison with their machine guns.
The noise was deafening and must
have sounded like full company
in action. The German tanks
and mortars kept up heavy bar
rage. Then suddenly, all was
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-06

This is the sixth article in a
series describing for the first
time the valiant exploits of
some Of Bfftsin's outstanding
heroes of World War II. as
recorded in the Official archives
OF the British fighting forces.
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Fired at Party

The other tanks. unable to get
by. took up midtown positions
and fired at the little party with
all their armament. More anti.
tank ammunition appeared and
anti-tank rife.
Then the Bren next TO Sergeant
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tion of an inch for the bullet had
grazed the top if his head. He
quickly recovered.
The Germans were massing in
numbers. The snipers had ap-
peared from neighboring houses.
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T u F F Y
D r AT lie

mans and enable the battalion tc
move 10 other positions.
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After he had gone 10 miles, the
,hain broke and that meant a trek
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Answer to yesterdays puzzle
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Willy Yielded

The drums OF war were getting
louder and one day in June, 1899