Jury Studies Attack Case In Boston
A Suffolk County grand jury will weigh charges against Lt Thomas Farrell for an assault and rape alleged by Helen Stavron, a 21 year old lavet ran air corps typist at Westover Army Air Base. The case centers on claims of rape, assault with intent to disfigure, and related offenses in a Boston hotel room last March. Stavron denied statements attributed to her under cross examination.
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Boston
Westover Army Air Base
Lavetran Air Corps
Borton
Jennley Sullian Barron
Thomas Farrell
Somerville
Helen Stavron
Parrell
Farrell
Hai
Rice Waste Prompted in New York Weddings
More than 1900 congregations in metropolitan New York were urged in May to drop the custom of throwing rice at weddings as part of a conservation campaign. A letter to pastors from Rev. Earl Frederick Adams cites a Department of Agriculture estimate that a million and a half pounds of rice are wasted annually at weddings.
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New York
Fond
Earl Frederick Adans
Protestant Council of New York
Department of Agriculture
Six Garbage Men Quit Over Labor Troubles
The city sanitation department faced labor unrest as six trash collectors resigned their one dollar five cent daily jobs this week to seek work in Michigan beet fields. Commissioner Reury Heth said replacements could not yet be found.
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City Garbage and Sanitelion Department
Michigan
Paige
Reury Heth
Ithe
Sharper Flour Slash Faces U.S. Wheat Market Strain
Washington notes a possible sharper cut in flour supplies than the 25 percent reduction to aid hunger abroad. The government presses a wheat buying program, offering a 40 cent bushel bonus, risking shortages as mills face 21 day supply limits and may shut down without government grain releases. Officials warn the 30 cent bonus ends May 25 and export commitments loom.
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Washington
Milleys
Tiny Minnesota Town Gains Fame
Climax Minnesota, April 25. A town of fewer than 400 residents awaits the arrival of Plorellc La Guardia and Clinton Anderson, UNRRA directory, for a possible new sobriquet world food capital. They plan plane arrival to rally nationwide appeals for grain to feed millions. Local elevator men doubt the visit will achieve its goal.
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Climax
Minn
Red River Valley
Plorellc
Vollee
Mda
la Guardia
North Dakota
Ministers to Iron Out Difficulties in Paris Talks
Four victorious powers led by Bevin Bidault Melntov and Byrnes gather in Paris to resolve differences blocking Italy peace treaties. They aim to settle Soviet reparations and border issues while considering a broader Mediterranean study.
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Paris
Italy
C. ST
U.S
James F. Byrnes
London
United Nations
Ivaly
Ernest Bevin
Britain
Georges Bidault
Vance
Vyacheslav M
Melptov
Russia
Byrnes
Tripolitania
Venezindialia
Boundary Commission
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity Pact
Forecast shows cloudy conditions with little change through Thursday afternoon night and Friday. Temperatures range from a minimum around 58 to a high near 84 degrees with variable winds and slight chances of light rain.
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San Antonio
Pact
Masi
Maximin
Fiesta program schedule with royal events and contests
Fiesta program lists events including a Throne coronation at the Municipal hall, an aerobatic riding exhibition, and a Battle of games. It notes a Peacock military academy display, a Geopoly festival, and evening theater options. Several times and venues are given, with a press association dinner noted.
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Thusay
Klede Dees Y Bavnde
Peacock Military Academy
Almitstad
South Texas Press Assortation Nanyon Fon
Gunter Tinted
Monere Paraio
Press Association
Arneson Iver
Discipline Orders Issued in Frankfort During Training Push
General Joseph T. McNarcy ordered strict discipline measures for Amat troops in Europe. Training schedules were intensified and an 11 p.m. curfew was imposed on soldiers with poor conduct records to curb deterioration in discipline.
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Frankpfort
Germany
Europe
Joseph T. McNarucy
Time Change Sparks Dawn Shift Across Six States
The Associated Press reports daylight saving time pushes the hour forward in six states and several others. The change, effective next Sunday, shifts routines as clocks leap to the new early morning.
Durocher Is Acquitted By All-Male Jury
New York April 25 aj Lea Burocher Brooklyn Dodger Manager was acquitted by an all male jury of a charge of second degree assault against an 11 year old Dodger fan. Further details on sports page. News also reports Pravila accusing Americans of looting Japanese art treasures.
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New York
Aj Lea Burocher
Brooklyn Dodger
Dodger
RES
Moscow
Pravila
Japan
Coronation Tops Fiesta Program Attendant Queen Ceremony
Coronation events highlight Fiesta Thursday with a royal court ceremony at Municipal Auditorium at 3 p.m. The queen will be announced during the pageant. The program includes the Battle of Flowers parade, a luncheon, and a procession featuring the Order of the Alamo, with music by the San Antonio Symphony under Max Reiter.
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Fof Europe
Order of the Alamo
Court of
Ana Ricardo
Atte Lansing Hatfield
Metropolitan ‘Opera Company
San Antonio Symphony Orchestra
Wader
Max Reiter
File
G. Chamturlain
Ing. Uhere
EYIAW
Perry Shankle
Pescack Military Academy
Battle of Flowers Association
Algino Stadium
St Anthony Foie
Assochado
Pioneer’ Memorial Hall
Brackenridge Park
San Antonio
Histoy
Antonia
Clark Given Red Guarantee. Soviet Attacks Prompt Protest
Vienna April 25 General Mark Clark protested attacks on American transport planes by Hungarian fighter planes. Soviet leader Ivan S. Konev assured Clark every step would be taken to see the Ruslan planes no longer target American aircraft in Austria. No further details available on dates or subsequent actions.
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Vienna
Mar ‘Shal Ivan S. Konev
Hissin
Austria
Mark Clark
Ruslan
Clark
Allies Aim Food Aid for Japan Slated
Washington officials said the United States planned to recon sider claims of hunger relief before pledging up to a million tons of food to Japan. The move, seen as reviewing Allied policy, would be adopted by the United Nations War Eastern commission and advance a long standing commitment to Japan.
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Washington
United States
Makiig
Japan
Suader
U-nation War Eastern Commission
Wapan
Nazi Italian Sub Losses Told
Washington report outlines Axis naval losses in World War II with Germany suffering heavy hits. It cites 110 submarines destroyed and 162 additional vessels lost by enemy navies, detailing Germany’s six battleships one aircraft carrier six heavy cruisers four light cruisers 53 destroyers and 99 U boats sunk. Italy loses three battleships seven escort carriers seven heavy cruisers 12 light cruisers 63 destroyers and 116 submarines as German surrender figures and Allied air attacks round out the tally.
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Washington
Europea Axis
Germany
Italy
WAC Seaman Falls Off Boat Near Montauk Point
An enlisted WAC fell from a transport 30 miles off Montauk Point near New York. She resumed the test but the army said it did not know circumstances of the WAC’s fall and will hold the name pending next of kin notification.
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New York
Sedalia
Montauk Point End
WAC
Immediate Halt Decreed Over Carnival Near Santa Rosa Hospital
Judge Robert B. Terrell ordered a complete shutdown of carnival shows and rides near Santa Rosa hospital after Mayor Mauermann and city officials faced an air injunction issued by Judge C K Quin. The hearing revealed political tensions as Tax Commissioner Alfred Callaghan accused others and city attorneys argued about timing and enforcement while spectators and participants debated the fate of the concessions.
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Robert B. Terrell
Milam Square
C. K. Quin
Santa Rosa Hospital
Gil Mauermann
Midge
Lowel Vandike
Baskin
Serrell
Toran
P. D. Cabbs
Austin
P. Ty. Anderson
Alfred Callaghan
Phe
Pll
Andergqy
Ewa
Gunter Hotel
Wiesta Association
John’ Zelter
Anderson
Zeller
Street
Paul B. Stettler
Ike
Gus
Quin
Robert Terrell
87Th District Court
Hegan
T. D. Cobbs
Price Hike on Cigarettes Sets New Retail Rates
Washington reports a rise in cigarette prices with a half cent per pack increase on single over the counter sales and a 25 cent per 2000 cigarettes boost for manufacturers. Cartons and vending machine sales see higher charges, reflecting wartime cost pressures and recent OPA schedules.
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Washington
Tve
Tobacco Costa
OPA
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Minnesota
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Romania
Hungary
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Bussia
France
Strait of Gibraltar
Dardanelles
Bidault
Susan Turner
Tails
Vassar College
Stutting
Girle College
Vassar Anay
Durocher
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