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Hits Coventry, Lumberyard Wrecked Coventry, England (AP)--Fire destroyed a lumberyard and threatened a great portion of this historic blitz-ruined city, yesterday. More than 200 firemen and 40 fire engines battled the wind-whipped flames. Sparks started small fires in many nearby houses but were put out quickly. Some families moved out as a precaution. IT'S le SM one of the most famous lights in the world--the beautiful Dutch tulips in all their spring glory in Radio City.

Time again to stroll down Fifth Avenue and do a Hub window shopping. Spring's here-to relax and enjoy Coma to New York for a carefree weekend --and when you do, stay Statier. HOTEL SUTLER Stvinlh at 32nd and 33rd NEW YORK Eva Peron Ends Life Buenos Aires, Argentina (AP)-Juan Duarte, 38-year-old brother- in-law of President Juan D. Peron, committed suicide yesterday in his apartment, the government announced. He shot himself to death but the government statement gave no details on his wounds.

The suicide of the late Eva Peron's brother created a sensation in Argentina, now in the midst of an economic crisis caused by the unrest of organized labor over rocketing prices. Duarte had been Peron's private secretary since the President came to power in 1946 until last Monday when he resigned giving poor health as the reason. Resigning at the same time was Jose Maria Freire, minister of labor and welfare in which office Eva Peron ran her million dollar enterprise --the Social Aid Foundation. In a letter he left behind for Peron he proclaimed he had been honest as a public servant and hit out against what he said was a rumor campaign "of defamation and calumny." Crowds surged around the apartment building in fashionable Callao Street in downtown Buenos Aires when his death became known. Police quickly took over to preserve order.

The letter Duarte left behind for Peron threw further light on the "rumor campaign" against the Peron government now facing its greatest economic crisis and defection in the ranks of the Peronista Party. Join Rumor Campaign. The president in an angry speech THE TIMES RECORD, TROY, N. FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 10, 1953 This is the second in a series of messages concerning Troy's Educational System FOR BOYS CLUB-WEEK--Officials of the Troy and Lansingburg Boys Club met at the Troy Boys Club yesterday fo complete plans for their observance of National Boys Club Week next week. Shown at the session, left to right, are Robert J.

Murrin, executive director of the Troy Boys'Club; Thomas Rafferty, executive director of the Lansingburg Boys Club, and Edward A. Kane, assistant director of the Troy Boys Club. IF YOU TRADE-IN OUR OLD SHAVER Reg. rade-in, 5.00 You pay $14,95 New Hi -Velocity single -head. Gives close, a shaves faster.

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He predicted he could stand the opposition to his policies inside and outside the country and would not be overthrown. The letter found beside Duarte's bullet-ridden body was addressed "to my dear General Peron." It said "the wickedness of some traitors to Peron" had tried to divide Duarte from, the president "by a campaign of defamation and calumny." The letter added that Peron had continued "friendly as ever" since Duarte resigned Monday. "I have been honest and nobody can the contrary" it stated. (The word "honest" was emphasized in capital letters). "I say once more that the greatest man I have known is Peron." In the final -paragraph Duarte asked Peron to care for his mother and other relatives.

"My last embrace is for my moiner and for you." Friends Visited. The official Annou Cement said Duarte was visited in his apartment Wednesday night by a number of friends including his two closest advisors, Raul Apold, director of the presidential press office, and Raul Marguerat, Peron's chief of protocol. His body was found yesterday morning when Rafael Francisco Amundarain, minister of industry and commerce went to the apart ment to calj on Duarte. Although he worked behind the scenes he Was a key lieutenant to both the President and his sister whom many of the laboring masses adored. He has frequently been a storm center of undercover political dissension in Argentina but has managed to stay out of the public limelight most of the time.

Peron Worried. Peron, apparently worried over the economic storm and politica rumblings besetting his regime said Wednesday night: "I wil leave my post at least a year be fore I am forced by rumors. He decreed that new price ceil ings will be posted and said would use the Army if necessar "to enforce prices with gun butts. The President blamed oppo nents, domestic and foreign, fo the failure of Argentine producer to send their meat to Bueno Aires for local consumption. noted a rise of nearly 50 per cen in the last two weeks in all foo' prices here and threatened jail profiteers.

Argentina enjoyed great pro: perity in the war and early pos war years. But her foreign trad has been running at a loss sine 1948, with the sole exception 1950. Her trade deficit last yea amounted to over four billio pesos (290 million dollars). Irish Honor Jewish Parliament Member Dublin, Ireland (AP)--Member of the government and of bot of Parliament joine. Wednesday night to honor Rober Briscoe, only Jewish member the lower house, on completion of his 25th year of service as a deputy.

Prime Minister Eamon De Valera presented a silver tea service to Briscoe, an ardent Zionist and a leader in the Jewish community. Briscoe took an active part in the struggle for Ireland's independence. Edmund W. Cowie Optometrist EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED 326 Congress Troy PHONE AS 2-3821 Ireek Money Devalued Athens, Greece (AP)--Premier larshal Alexander Papagos' gov- rnment last night drastically de- alued Greek currency 50 per cent relation to the dollar and or- ered all banks closed today while he devaluation is being carried ut. Coordination Minister Spyros larkezinis in a broadcast said that enceforth the drachma will be rorth 30,000 to the dollar.

It has een pegged at 15,000 to the dol- ar. The U.S. Embassy said the de- aluation had the approval of the nternational monetary fund and hat United States policy is to help 'Ut Greek economy on a "sound asis." Business leaders said the de- aluation would stimulate Greek xports, mainly agricultural, but vould have an unfavorable effect rising prices fnr foods and manufactured goods which city vorkers will have to pay. 136--4TH TROY AShley 2-2681 AShfey 4-2000 FOR FREARS FUR STORAGE With Insured Valuation of $100 All coots air-blown before "stored Hooks and Eyes replaced where needed All coafs examined for repairs and remodeling Free pick up and delivery Approved cold storage vaults ItsS 1 A DO YOU KNOW how teachers' salaries in Troy compare with those in other communities? INASMUCH AS TROY'S SCHEDULE IS THE MINIMUM SCHEDULE PERMITTED BY STATE LAW, TEACHERS' SALARIES IN TROY ARE THE LOWEST IN THE STATE AND CONSIDERABLY LOWER THAN IN MANY NEARLY SMALLER COMMUNITIES. Sponsored as a Community Service by Wells Coverly DISTRIBUTORS FOR 3x, I WILLIAMS OIL-0-MATiC AUTOMATIC OIL HEATING EQUIPMENT Trojan Hardware Congress and Fourth Sfs, jjl the Last Day of Freaks Special Presentation of jr treasures with a special purchase sale at a rarer-than-topa-s price Regular Value $139 to $229 99 ATOMS LOW PRIOE Plus tax A small deposit reserves your selection.

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