Brooklynites Up in Arms Over Stur by Noel Coward
Brooklyn residents erupt after Noel Coward describes wounded overseas servicemen as mournful little Brooklyn boys. Local leaders push for Coward ban from the United States and a boycott of his book Middle East Diary. Families of veterans plan protests and call for an apology amid public furor.
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Brooklyn
Noel Coward
Congress
Samuel Dickstein
Naples
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Cpl
Joe Lee
Eagle
France
Mark Wark
Lee
Anzio
the Society For the Prevention of
Brooklyn origin questioned in Unknown Soldier tribute
A society claimed the Unknown Soldier memory did not reflect a Brooklyn boy. Beatrice Lillie suggested it was a misprint. A five hour jury verdict found a nurses' aide not guilty of the murder of Miss Hovey, who died July 8 in a Springfield hospital, with five witnesses backing an alleged confession by Mrs. Steiger.
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Brooklyn
Beatrice Lillie
Coward
Miss Hovey
Springfield
Steiger
Acquitted in Poison Death of Illinois Roommate
Mrs Roberta Steiger 26 was freed on charges she killed her roommate Helen Hovey 24 by feeding rat poison through a peanut butter sandwich after learning she planned to end an alleged affair in Springfield Illinois.
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Springfield
Ill
Roberta Steiger
Helen Hovey
Woman Quarrel Over Postcard From Hawaii Soldier
In a quarrel over a postcard signed with love from a Hawaii serviceman Miss Hovey announced plans to join the Army Nurses Corps. Mrs Steiger confessed she prepared two poisoned sandwiches but did not eat the one meant for herself.
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Hovey
Hawaii
Army Nurses Corps
Supplies Arrive for Prisoners of Japan
Tokyo radio said the Hakasata Maru arrived in Kobe from Nakhodka with 2000 tons of relief for American prisoners and internees. Sadao Iguchi stated the goods would be distributed in Japan, China and southern regions as soon as possible.
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United Press
Tokyo Radio
Kobe
Nakhodka
Sadao Iguchi
Japanese
Imperial Board of Information
Japan
China
Flavor-boosting nuts roasted and salted for ice cream
In ice cream or candy, almonds or English walnuts develop the best flavor when first roasted and salted. The process enhances aroma, sweetness, and crunch, delivering a richer overall taste experience.
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Cedar Rapids
Buckleys Canadian Mixture Starts Local Sale
Canada’s famous Buckleys Canadian Mixture is now produced and sold in the U S A. The bottle promises instant action for common coughs and bronchial irritation. Available for 45 cents at May’s Drug Store Oxco Drugs and other reputable druggists.
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U.S.A
Canada
Buckley
May
Oxco Drugs
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