French Purge of Collaborationists Exceeds Twenty Thousand
French resistance leaders protested the slow handling of purge lists as 20 000 or more collaborationists faced judgment and 30 000 more awaited trial. Courts handed down 994 death verdicts and thousands of hard labor and imprisonment terms amid treason and anti-Semitic cases.
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PARIB
Ministry of Rustler
Nore
Simpy
Pat Ferdounet
Reni Mientz
Syria
Vichy
Chiete
Pierre Laval
Ite
Abel Bonnard
Marcel Dent
Foolproof Plane Planned After War
London reports a new light air plane called almost fool-proof by its maker. The Miles Messenger is a four seater low wing monoplane with 140 horsepower, designed for postwar mass production. It should take off in 60 yards, clear a 50 foot obstacle, and reach 120 miles per hour with a stall at 29.
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London
McKenzie Seeks Change of Venue in Hospital Data Suit
A fragmented defense statement argues for a venue change away from Bexar County to avoid prejudice against McKenzie. The witness claims if facts were presented to the pardons board and Governor Savenson, justice could be served. Simmon’s would take four days to prepare the application for presentation to the pardons board.
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McKenzie
ICT
Bexar County
McKenate
Hera
McKengle
Ain Ife
Lupe Velez Will Contested By Sister In Suit
In Los Angeles July a testament dispute seeks $25,000 against Lupe Velez estate. Sister Mrs Josephine Anderson claims an agreement to care for the actress baby and alleges a 420,000 home purchase and 5,000 yearly support. Anderson says a prior will left Beulah Kinder 250,000 and Velez heirs share the rest amid rival will claims.
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Los Angeles
Lupe Velez
Josephine Anderson
Lupe
Harald Qamond
Anderson'selain
Teayure
Gordon Anderson
Atlis Velez
Beulah Kinder
Milas Velez
Eceveary
Anderson
Irish Republicans Sentence De Valera in London
Dublin correspondent reports the outlawed Irish Republican Army has sentenced Prime Minister Eamon de Valera and 44 other prominent leaders to death. The courts allegedly tried De Valera, Justice Minister G Boland, police officials, and others in absentia.
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DeValera
London
Dublin
Daffy Brittery
Fernonie Valera
Eldvens
RAI
Wartime Cut Applies to Names in Bangor
In Bangor Wales a humorous yet unclear wartime name change story emerges as residents adopt trimmed forms and altered identities amid wartime constraints. The fragment hints at Sir Charles Michael Robert Vivian Dust and others seeking new monikers, reflecting social pressure and novelty in name usage during crisis.
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Bangor
Wales
Sir Charles Michael Robert
Vivian Dust- Agalievon-Smith
Alla Nazimova Dies at 66 in Hollywood Career of Stage Icon
Alla Nazimova, 66, a Huguenot-born actress famed for Ibsen and O Neill stage roles, died while hospitalized in Hollywood. She appeared in wind pictures including The Bridge of Sila Ray and Have You Ever Been to Paris.
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Alla Nazimova
Hob Angeles
Alla
Navrimova
Hugsian
Good Samarian Hospital
O'Neil
Hollywood
Silas Ray
Typhoon Ravages on Warships in Third Fleet Storm
The June typhoon struck the Third Fleet eight days before a second storm. Carrier groups including Essex class ships and escort carriers faced sea and flight deck damage as waves swept decks and bow to stern. Hornet made stern takeoffs to save planes, and repairs followed. A separate report notes Beekeeping losses in the Northeast remained slightly above normal.
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Kyushu
Tokyo
Halsay
Carrise
Maasia- Jenusetts
Palaus
Phil
Ovene
Ryukyus
Okinawa
Nimitz
Westerm Pacific
William Marien
Sydney
Australa
Morning Herald
Carcler Hormel
Argentin
Ireny Adm
Clark
Marlen
Manes
Marian
High School Class Salutes Veterans at Santa Ana Hospital
In Santa Ana California on July 1 the class rites honor a group of former students now wartime veterans. The ceremony notes that the hospital convalescent unit includes graduates with 18 Purple Hearts 259 Air Medals 18436 combat hours 2747 missions 34 Distinguished Flying Crosses 186 battle stars and 1047 months overseas service. More than 100 veterans earned diplomas while convalescing, officials said.
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Santa Ana
Calif
Santa Ana Army
Army Otstetnls
Lidice Murderer Surrendered to Czechs in Prague
Karl Hermann Frank, Nazi protector of Bohemia Moravia, charged with ordering the Lidice massacre, was surrendered by American authorities and taken to Pankrac prison in Prague. Hundreds milled about the heavily guarded facility as an early people’s court trial was expected.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Karl Hermann Frank
Bohemia- Moravia
Lidice
Pankrac
Mine Sweeper Lost Off Borneo
The anchor mine sweeper YSMd-30 was lost in the Borneo area due to enemy action. Ten wartime casualties total five killed three wounded one missing among 35 aboard. The loss brings naval vessels lost from air causes to 322 since the war began.
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Washington
Borneo
War Correspondent Notes ATS Girls and Doughboys Parties in Germany
In Herford Germany British occupation zone, ATS girls outnumber soldiers as American Doughboys escort them to boogie woogie parties. Soldiers pass sentries and load girls into trucks at night while British troops watch. Units from the Ninth Army dispose of German ammo dumps and haul rations as the Americans prepare to move to the American zone. A Dallas soldier, Bgt. Ed Tichenor, leads a popular unit with a six-piece band and a monkey named Jack. Private Mickey Guest of Stockton on Tees plans the first ATS soldier marriage in Germany with George Stednak near Frankfurt awaiting leave.
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Germany
Apor
ATS
ATB
Auxiliary - Territorial Service
Bottin
Gupid
Solitons
U. S. Ninth Army
Breland
Bgt
Ed Tichenor
Dallas
Texas
Gergéant
Jack
Netherlande
Zoo and Hen
Ever Nee
Tichenor
Ats-Goldier
Mickey” Guest
Stockton On Tees
England
George Sted
Hak
Passaic
Strednak
Frankfurt
Main
Hereford
Miss Juest
ATS Afriars
Venetian Glass Dominates World Trade in Fifth Century
In the fifth century the Venetian Republic rose as a global force in glassmaking and trade, establishing its industry as a key world standard. The piece highlights Venice's rise as a premier glass producer shaping medieval commerce and craft.
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Venetian Republic
Sheep Thrive Amid Artillery Fire on NORV Range
A wartime report notes sheep on a British artillery range enduring sustained bombardment by heavy artillery. Despite losses, the herd perseveres, flourishing under fire and performing well amid rugged conditions, likened to the famed 1st Division Monty’s Own.
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Norv Humannwand
Monty
900000 Miles of Wire Used by Yanks
The chief signal officer reports about 900000 miles of field wire and cable were strung across the battlefields of France Belgium Holland and Germany as American forces moved through western Europe.
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