The Archive · 1934

War Veterans Mobilized

Meanwhile, Mr. Green summoned fan Immediate special session, of the State Legislature to legalize his rapid moves to cope with the situation, Mr. Green also ordered the mobiliz~ ation of 1,000 veterans of the World War to ald in halting the widespread) rioting.

This order was followed by other instructing local and" state] authorities to launch an immediate} state-wide round-up of Communist agitators, whom the, Governor blamed for instigation of the majority of the disorders.

The chief of police at Woonsocke thas telephoned an urgent appeal 10) Mr, Green for more troops, declaring] that the situation threatens to ge! entirely out of hand momentarily. United Press.

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