Supreme court reverses manslaughter conviction in Wilson case
The Iowa Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned Albert Wilson’s manslaughter verdict arising from the 1942 death of Harry Bolden in Oskaloosa. The ruling sends the case back for consideration, citing admissible evidence that Bolden was quarrelsome and could have prompted self defense claims.
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Des Moines
State Supreme Court
Albert Wilson
Harry Bolden
High Court
Ag Bolden
Wilson
Fort Madison
Supreme Court
Clarence
Glenn Wilson
Six Ashton tavern operators released on bond after raids
Six operators of Ashton establishments faced preliminary hearings on illegal liquor and gambling device charges. Bail set at 500 dollars each as grand jury prepares September term. Raids by Sheriff J H Nicoll and Osceola officers seized over 11 cases of whiskey with Minnesota labels and various gambling devices.
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Sibley
Ashton
Here
J. H. Nicoll
Osceola
Ottumwa Supervisors Oppose City Corporate Boundary Change
Ottumwa Wapello County supervisors oppose the city plan to cut Central addition and Blackhawk road area from Ottumwa. They say the county cannot fund bridge and road upkeep and would lose a densely populated district near the business district.
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Ottumwa
Wapello
Central Addition
Blackhawk Road
C. G. Shoemaker
Stork Delays Part of Trip for Corporal and Wife
Corporal Daniel Battaglino and his wife planned a Chicago visit to time the stork’s arrival. Grace Elizabeth was born in Boone two hours after their eastbound train halted. Battaglino, bound for Fort Dix from Las Vegas New Mexico, had a Boone doctor meet the Pacific Limited at 11 20 p M Monday to deliver the baby.
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Boone
Daniel Battaglino
Chicago
Grace Elizabeth
Las Vegas
N.M
Fort Dix
N.J
North Western
Pacific Limited
Battaglino
Boat Upset Fatal to Man Near Ruthven
Joe Steinmous of Duncombe father of five drowned while fishing on Lost Island Lake near Ruthven. Coroner Dr J M Soko ruled accidental death. Steinmous and two companions Fred Legg and Harold Royster were in a boat when it capsized. Legg clung to the boat and Royster swam to safety.
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Spencer
Joe Steinmous
Duncombe
Lost Island Lake
Ruthven
J. M. Soko
Clay County
Steinmous
Fred Legg
Harold Royster
Jess Schmidt
Legg
Royster
Another Report on Hitler Death
BERCHTESGADEN June 20 UP Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun shot themselves in an underground bunker near Berlin as Soviet forces closed in. A witness, Hitler’s longtime mistress Eva Braun married two days before, says he died in Berlin before its fall. Chauffeur Eric Kempke gave an account confirming Hitler died in Berlin and carried Eva’s body from the bunker around 3 p.m. April 30.
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Berchtesuaden
Adolph Hitler
Eva Brauen
Berlin
Aneellery
Sochaom
Hitler
Kva
Eric Kempke
Red Army
Eisenhower Visits West Point Cadet Review
General Dwight D. Eisenhower returns to West Point on June 20 for a ceremonial visit ending with a cavalry review. He travels with his son Lt. John Eisenhower and is greeted by the 17 gun salute at Washington gate.
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New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
la Guardia
Washington
U. S
Europe
Fiorello la Gardia
Lower Broadway
West Point
United States Military Academy
Washington Gate
John Eisenhower
Jiohin Doud
Abilene
Kansas
Reds Not Asking Death for Poles on Trial in Moscow
Moscow said the Soviet prosecution would not seek the death penalty for 16 Polish underground leaders charged with subversion against the Red Army. Maj. Gen. Asansiev, chief prosecutor, indicated they would seek imprisonment instead. An earlier Moscow dispatch noted the case.
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London
Moscow
Red Army
Asansiev
Five Boys of 18 Inducted Today for Military Service
Five Washington county registrants left yesterday for Jefferson Barracks to join the military service today. They traveled by bus and train to St. Louis. All but the first named had just completed high school. Names: Alvin D. Miller, Wellman Lyle R. Box, Washington John P. Gamble, Marion A. Swift, John K. Patterson Jr., Roger W. Pepper.
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Washington County
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Alvin D. Miller
Wellman
Lyle R. Box
Washington
John P. Gamble
Marion A. Swift
Ainsworth
John K. Patterson, Jr
Wash
Make Applications on Homestead Credit
Applications for homestead tax credit are being received at the county auditor and must be filed by June 30. Supervisors will review entries in July to approve or disallow. Soldiers claiming exemption due to service must file by June 30, with automatic renewal for those who received the exemption in prior years.
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Auditor’s Office
Rainfall for June Reaches 1.84 Inches
The June rainfall reached 1.84 inches as clouds lingered and more moisture was expected. By noon the total was 0.75 inch from the morning, with a 58 degree low overnight and a 62 degree noon reading, below normal for mid June.
Polish defendants expected to be acquitted or lightly sentenced
The report suggested that several of the Poles involved appeared likely to be acquitted or to receive only light prison terms, signaling a potentially lenient outcome in the case.
Truman Seeks Quick End To San Francisco UN Conference
President Truman rested in the northwest and pressed for a Saturday finish to the United Nations conference in San Francisco. He may extend his stay until early next week due to a backlog of paperwork and translation tasks. If delayed, his Washington trip to meet Governor Dewey will be postponed and he will head home for Independence and Kansas City celebrations.
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Olympia
Wash
Truman
Northwest
San Francisco
West Coast
Washington
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Independence
Missouri
Inpsas City
Admiral, General Dead in Pacific
The United States lost three high ranking leaders in the Pacific war on Monday and Tuesday. Rear Admiral Forrest B. Royal died of natural causes while Brig. Gen. Claudius M. Massey was killed in action on Okinawa. Lieutenant General Sinon Boliver Buckner Jr. was killed on Okinawa.
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Washington, D. C
Okinawa
Forrest B. Royal
Borneo
Claudius M. Massey
96Th
Sinon Boliver Buckner
10Th Army
Weekly report shows big drop in E Bond sales
Washington county's seventh war loan drives have fallen short of the quota with only 65.68 percent of the total $1,365,000 raised. The E bonds portion shows 68.91 percent of its $882,000 target, leaving $362,378 still needed as of the latest figures. Chairman KE Mace urged residents to buy bonds now before the drive ends.
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Washington County
KE. Mace
County War Finance Committee
Mace
World War 2 Veterans Speak at Legion Meeting
World War 2 veterans attended a Legion gathering with many delivering talks on wartime experiences. Lee Holland outlined Bretton Woods goals while Lt Carlton Lytie and Capt Don Davis described naval and meteorology roles.
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Legion
Lee Holland
Washington State Bank
Bretton Wood
Carlton Lytie
Navy
Don Davis
Meteorology Department
Army
Wilbur Hradek
Air Force
Italy
John Bidwell
Germany
Washington
Roy Sherwood
Keokuk
Pass
Sunset Park
Ted Crone
Hap” Friedel
Coon
Sgt William F Noel Returns Home After Army Discharge
Sgt William F Noel has arrived home following his discharge from military service. He is greeted by family and neighbors in a homecoming that highlights a completed wartime chapter.
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Sgt
William F. Noel
Army
Woman contractor Dorothy O'Brien eyes Austin Circus show
Mrs. Dorothy O'Brien of the Austin Brothers Modern Railroad Circus traveled to Washington yesterday to arrange appearances in town on July 10 for two performances. She says she is the only woman contractor in the circus business today.
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Dorothy O'Brien
Austin Brothers Modern Railroad Circus
Washington
Ten Thousand Soldiers Sent to Break Truckers Strike
In Chicago on June 20 the army announced 10 000 combat troops would enter the city to relieve a crippling truck drivers strike. Military police and troops were dispatched to restore schedules, with drug stores and grocers reporting shortages of medicines and perishables. The force, including 2 509 troops due today, would be rigorously trained veterans aiding delivery operations.
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Chicago
Steel Helmien
Show Cast Adds Four Children for State Theater Tonight
Zelather Taylor revealed four additional names for the dancing and singing show at the State theater this evening. The new cast includes Robert Krause John Krause and Tommy Krause appearing in songs and Clair Buck in the dancing cast, joining the list released Monday.
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Zelather Taylor
State Theater
Robert
John
Tommy Krause
Clair Buck
Mrs Leonard Allen and son visit Marion Stransky home
Mrs Leonard Allen and her son Bob, formerly of Washington and now living in Reno Nevada, arrived today to visit at the Marion Stransky residence where sandwiches and meat requiring no points were served.
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Leonard Allen
Bob
Washington
Reno
Nev
Marion Stransky
Okinawa Surrender Surges as Civilians and Troops Yield
Japanese forces and Okinawan civilians surrender in a rapid 24 hour period to US forces along the southeastern Okinawa front. About 6500 civilians and 455 military personnel entered American lines amid chaotic retreat and piles of improvised escape ropes cut by Japanese soldiers.
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Guam
Okinawa
United States
7Th Division
United Press
Russell Annabel
Okinawa campaign nears end amid mass surrender and last stand
Japanese forces on Okinawa faced slaughter and surrender as the battle neared its close. Numerous soldiers leaped into the sea, others surrendered, while Americans closed in. News from Tokyo spoke of wide Allied air and naval activity and related offensives across China and Borneo as the Pacific war moved toward new fronts.
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Pearl Harbor
Okinawa
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Stork
MacArthur
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Balikpapan
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Austin Circus
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Fukuoka
Kyushu
Tokyo
Balikpapan Bay
Liuchow
China
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Luzon
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87Th
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