Dr. Becker came here in 1938 as a representative of a German industrial concern, Eye-witnesses*of the incident said that Dr, Becker furled a wine bottle at 'Mr, Earle, who was. struck on the left arm_ which he lifted "to, shield his face, Mr, Earle then was reported to have' picked up an objective from his table and to have struck the German's face with 'The Minister, in a statement on' the incident just after It occurred, said, "I wag at a restaurant tonight, Resénting the playing of, Tipperary, German threw a bottle at me, warded it off and retaliated by injuring his features. The incident was regrettable, but I saw other course."—United Press,
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