Bulgarian Dictator Georgi Dimitrov Mausoleum Opens as Shrine
Sofia observers watched the public viewing of Georgi Dimitrov’s embalmed body in a red plush chamber, amid guards and diplomats. The Bulgarian leader’s body, preserved by Soviet methods, lies in a central Sofia mausoleum, recalling Lenin’s Moscow tomb. Dimitrov, who died in Russia at 87, had defended friendship with the Soviet Union in a 1933 Leipzig trial context.
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Pakistan Papers Ignore Truman Invite for Khan Visit
In Karachi on December 11 only Dawn carried news that President Truman invited Premier Liaquat Ali Khan to visit the United States next May. Other Pakistan papers gave little or no attention to the invitation, noting the U.S. belatedly extended it. Earlier Moscow invite to Stalin received wide publicity.
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Britons See Labor Losses Abroad As Trend
Conservative circles in London hail defeats of Labor governments in Australia and New Zealand as a rightward trend across the Commonwealth while British Labour leaders dispute any link to domestic politics. Attlee and key aides gave no comment, and by election gains for Labour in Bradford complicate the mood.
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New Australia Cabinet Forming After Election Victory
Menzies assured of anti-labor majority of at least 11 to 17 seats in the House of Representatives as counting continues. Liberal and Country parties appear set to govern with a coalition, aiming to cooperate with Britain and the United States, while promising rapid policies including anti-socialist measures and repressive actions toward the Communist party.
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Red Press Berates Czech Fear Buying
Prague dispatch reports the Communist press blasting Czech shoppers panicking over a currency change. Pravda notes a Bratislava disorder where a textile shop crowd overwhelmed police. a woman was stripped of her dress and bag containing 5,000 crowns and ration coupons.
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