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Johnnnie Stevens, a World WarII veteran who has cancer is being forced out of his home by the Redevelopment Authority of Carteret New Jersey. The Development authority wants to give his property to a developer. Mr. Stevens wants to be left alone and die where he hsa lived for many years. Mayor Reiman, Council President Rios nor chairman of the authority would appear on the program in order to expalin their decision. Please contact the Mayor's Office at 732-541-3801 or Council President Rios at 732-969-2313 to register your concern and support for Johnnie.

Johnnie Stevens is not one to shy away from a fight. As a young man, he fought with the 761st Tank Battalion to help cut the German supply lines that kept American troops pinned down during the Battle of the Bulge. For his heroism, he won the Bronze Star, and more recently, mention in the book "Brothers in Arms," by former NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anthony Walton. A movie based on the book is coming. But instead of reveling in the glory of his accomplishments, Stevens, now 84, finds himself fighting another battle -- one that could cost him...