The Archive · 1934

Amnesty for Officers Who Planned Revolt

Kovno, July 10.

President Smetona to-day granted an amnesty to 68 young officers who took part in the attempted coup defat on June 7. So far, however, there has been no emission of the sentence of twelve years' imprisonment imposed on the ex-Premier, Prof. Valdemaras, who is alleged to have been one'of the leading spirits behind the projected present the completed formula simultaneously to all. nations. Post {ive realization by all governments that a new war would mean the end lof civilization would afford the best insurance of peace, Mr. Tesla be-Heves.

Mr. Tesla is responsible for many jot the inventions which made the modern radio possible. He originate jed the rotating field "principle for alternating currents, the are lighting system. the Tesla col, and scores of other electrical inventions—United Press.

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