Mrs Stevens Collapses At Hearing In Shooting Case
Mrs. Stevens, accused of fatally shooting a gaffer in a neighbor’s home in New Canaan, collapsed during the hearing but revived to testify that she fired in self defense. James Kovacs and Albert Kovacs, brothers, testified about the events while a state police lieutenant noted Mrs. Stevens had reportedly drunk. The defense argued self defense as testimony continued under coroner’s inquest procedures.
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Imogene Shavens
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James Kovacs
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Faith Coomas
Daylé Goldstein
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Yanks Save Day Monty Clarifies Aid to Britain
In Wismar Germany on June 46 UPI report Marshal Montgomery told American officers and enlisted men that Britain was finished in 1841 and could not have survived without American help. He claimed the United States arrived with a helping hand and that Britain owed its survival to American aid amid the ceremony awarding ten Americans the Distinguished Service Order the Military Medal and the Military Cross.
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Upi
Marshal Montgomery
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Yim
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Trial for War Hero Slated
NEW YORK June 26 Major Walter Radovich a 24 year old former air fighter in the Burma theater will go before a court martial at Mitchelfield tomorrow after being confined 19 months without specific charges. He holds the Distinguished Flying Cross and a British decoration, is married with one child, and his case follows recent scandals rocking Mitchelfield including an investigation ordered by Major General Frank O Hunter into irregularities on assignments transfers and discharges of personnel.
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New York
Walter Radovich
Burma
Mitchelfield
Radovich
Cal
Phil Cochran
Burma Command
Frank O. Hunter
First Air Force
Vienna Prepares Ovation for Yanks in Paris
Paris reports that Vienna is ready to welcome American troops with the greatest ovation since Paris routes opened. The opera, musical comedy and ballet have reopened for numerous performances. Mrs Albert Schick notes Russians could not bring bread but gave music.
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CNB
Ene Viehhese
U.S
Vienna
Albert Schick
American University Club
Vets Physicians Called Misfits By Advisory Doctor
Washington on June 26 81 Dr George M Plersol Philadelphia physician and educationist told a House committee that Veterans Administration doctors are misfits He blamed civil service for shortages in veterans hospitals He said doctors have struggled since 1940 due to lack of trained help as part of the advisory council since 194?
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George M. Plersol
Philadelphia
Civil Service
Veterans’ Hospitals
Br. Plersol
Veterans’ Administration
Veterans’ Committee
Chinese Inflation Hits All Time High
Chinese inflation sparks black market gains as official currency sales suspend. The dollar peaks near 1800 Chinese dollars, dips to 1600, then climbs to 1700. Reports say the yuan weakens sharply. Shanghai rice prices soar to about 5600 per pound.
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Gollay
World Signs Peace Plan and Heaviest Blow by B 29s
Allied air forces struck Japan in a major raid with nearly 500 Superforts and six thousand tons of explosives targeting Nagoya Osaka and Kobe areas. Bombers escorted by fighters dropped on six aircraft plants and armaments factories amid broader coverage across Formosa Canton and northern Luzon.
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Iwo Jims
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Canton
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Tokyo
Okinawa
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Agein Toki
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Luzon
Philippines
Iwo Jima
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Fon
Ordnance
Nagoya
Osaka
Akashi Nem Kobe
Balad Valley
Surrender Grocers to Japs Seen Discuss Meat As Possibility
Aboard a carrier in the Western Pacific June 18 reports quote Adm Frederick Sherman warning of no safe harbor for Japan and predicting new weapons, with France and the Pacific theater outlined. The San Antonio grocers plan a citywide meeting next Monday to seek action, including lowering meat value pricing and easing slaughter restrictions.
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Western Pacific
Iprederick G. Sherman
Caratler
San Diego
San Antonio
Houston
San Pedro Playhouse
OPA
Wen Gracers
Te “Association Ac Sob
New Invasion Hint Reported by Japanese Broadcasts
Mixed Japanese radio reports claimed Allied forces were attempting a landing on an island between Okinawa and the Japanese mainland. The All-India radio in London picked up the claim, but there was no corroboration from Allied sources and the broadcast appeared isolated to this channel.
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All-India Radio
London
Okinawa
Delands
Shangri La Natives Stage Private War in New Guinea
A dispatch from Tollandia New Guinea reports ongoing clashes between Shangri La natives and unidentified native enemies in a mountain valley. Captain Cecil Walters heads a Parachute party observing hostilities while native fortifications and watch towers appear. Attempts at glider rescue and potential use of heavy artillery air support are being considered as tests proceed to determine feasibility.
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New Guinea
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snongri-La
Sik
Shangti-La
Mercies
Cecil Walters
Revere
Walkie
Talkle
Shangriha
Walters
Bhangri- la
Jane
George C. Kenney
Far Eastern Air Force
Prisoner intake at Okinawa shows vast Jap captures
Reports from Okinawa indicate a massive rise in Japanese prisoners held by the Tenth Army as Pacific battle mopping up continues. Admiral Nimitz notes POW totals climbing toward final figures, with Okinawa yielding far more captives than earlier campaigns and observers weighing morale and surrender trends amid ongoing cleanup.
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Forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas
Partly cloudy Tuesday afternoon and night and Wednesday with a maximum Tuesday of 95 degrees and a minimum Wednesday morning of 72. Widely scattered afternoon showers near the upper coast and thunderstorms extending to the extreme northeast on Wednesday. Light southerly winds along the coast.
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Texas
Parison
Materale
Chaplin Settles With Radioman in Lip Service Row
Radioman Robert Arden announced a settlement with Charlie Chaplin over a $3300 bill tied to a commission on a plaster purchase and a rewrite fee. Arden had sued Chaplin. the case was dismissed at Arden’s request after most of the claimed amount was paid. Arden testified for Chaplin in the paternity case involving Joan Barry and her daughter Carol.
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Los Angeles
Robert Arden
Jchstila Chaplin
Arden
Chaplin
Joan Barry
Carol Any
Taking Rest After Homecoming General Eisenhower Leaves Washington
Washington dispatch reports General Dwight D. Eisenhower has left the capital for several days of rest after the week of homecoming events. The War Department provided no exact itinerary but it is understood he traveled to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, near the Army hospital at Ashford.
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Washington
Hisenhower
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Sile
Jbospital
Cartoonist Mauldin Says Patton Tried To Control His Thought
Denver report recounts cartoonist Bill Mauldin arguing that General Patton attempted to dictate his opinions in a confrontation. Mauldin, recently discharged from the army, said Patton claimed soldiers should vent emotions through a steam whistle and emphasized personal autonomy in choosing what to depict. Mauldin asserted no one, including Patton, has the right to tell him what to think or say.
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Denver
Patton
Bul Manidin
Noldievte
Mauldin
Mawlety
Luxembourg
Minuiella
Arene
Patlan
Elyitian
Oleo Points Increase and Food Ration Changes
The ministry of foods announces July 22 changes to ration values for oleo margarine sugar butter and other items. Oleo rises from 12 to 14 points per pound while fats like bacon and canned fish see increases. cheeses and tea portions are adjusted. A second brief notes the deaths of Erno Rapes in New York and Gary Breckner in Hollywood, both reported today.
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Houston
Ministry of Foods
Delegates Hear President as UN Charter Moves Forward
President Truman meets with Fleet Admiral Nimitz at the Fairmont hotel as UN delegates from about 50 nations gather in San Francisco to approve the final UN charter. Truman outlines aims for peace and warns on ratification while signers prepare a formal ceremony and a complex five-piece machinery for the world body.
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San Francisco
Jons
Bruman
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific
Japan
Fairmont
Nimitz
Joe Hiteo
Estes
Truman
la. m
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Argentina
Spon
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France
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China
Russia
Britain
World Uie
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Senate
E Bond Sales Lag in Bexar County War Drive
Bexar County reports indicate E bond sales near 78 percent of the $10,080,000 quota with about $2 million short. Noon Tuesday totals show $1,160,000 in sales and a state and local campaign effort pushing toward the 1224 percent completion goal, with military and civilian personnel contributing a large share.
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Bailey
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