Defense Gains Point in Trial of Tokyo Rose
In San Francisco a four day verbal duel continued as Wayne C Collins pressed Lt Col Shigetsugu Tsuneishi a key government witness on Tokyo broadcasts used to undermine Allied morale. Collins sought to show multiple women spoke for Radio Tokyo and that coercion drew POWs and broadcasters into the programs.
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Britain to replace battleships with smaller vessels
In London, the British Navy announced a shift from battleships to smaller ships for operational duty, arguing the big men of war are not the essential need of the present time. The decision marks a break with centuries of naval tradition, reflecting a new emphasis on agility and cost efficiency.
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Walt Kuhn Dies Noted Painter of Circus Personalities
New York artist Walt Kuhn, age 68, renowned for circus subjects, including the clown portrait "Roberto" which sold for 10,000 dollars in 1947. He died on Wednesday in New York.
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Ford and Carey Clash Over This Year Wage Boosts
New York up from aboard the Queen Elizabeth Henry Ford II said a wage rise this year would be a great mistake for industry, arguing a buyers market this fall would push prices up and shrink demand. CIO leader James Carey countered that increases are possible and prices could fall while wages rise.
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