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February 9, 1932
Las Vegas Age
Las Vegas, Clark County, Lincoln County, Nevada
What is this article about?
Former President Calvin Coolidge is named co-defendant with New York Life Insurance in a $100,000 defamation suit by St. Louis broker Lewis M. Tebbetts over radio statements criticizing certain insurance practices.
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CAL IS SUED FOR TALKING
NORTHAMPTON, Mass., Feb. 8 (U.P.)—Former President Calvin Coolidge today was served with papers naming him co-defendant with the New York Life Insurance company in a $100,000 damage suit.
The suit, brought by Lewis M. Tebbetts, St. Louis, Mo., insurance broker, charged Coolidge with defamatory statements in recent radio talks. The plaintiff asked $50,000 compensation and $50,000 punitive damages.
Tebbetts' declaration charged that Coolidge warned radio listeners "to beware of certain insurance men" known as "twisters and extractors."
Tebbetts said he had developed a new system of "form insurance which Coolidge defamed.
NORTHAMPTON, Mass., Feb. 8 (U.P.)—Former President Calvin Coolidge today was served with papers naming him co-defendant with the New York Life Insurance company in a $100,000 damage suit.
The suit, brought by Lewis M. Tebbetts, St. Louis, Mo., insurance broker, charged Coolidge with defamatory statements in recent radio talks. The plaintiff asked $50,000 compensation and $50,000 punitive damages.
Tebbetts' declaration charged that Coolidge warned radio listeners "to beware of certain insurance men" known as "twisters and extractors."
Tebbetts said he had developed a new system of "form insurance which Coolidge defamed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Defamation Suit
Calvin Coolidge
Insurance Broker
Radio Talks
What entities or persons were involved?
Calvin Coolidge
Lewis M. Tebbetts
New York Life Insurance Company
Where did it happen?
Northampton, Mass.
Story Details
Key Persons
Calvin Coolidge
Lewis M. Tebbetts
New York Life Insurance Company
Location
Northampton, Mass.
Event Date
Feb. 8
Story Details
Former President Calvin Coolidge is sued for $100,000 by insurance broker Lewis M. Tebbetts for defamatory statements in radio talks warning against 'twisters and extractors' in insurance, allegedly defaming Tebbetts' new 'form insurance' system.