Duke Reveals Wallis Left Him To Wear British Crown
The duke of Windsor, in Life magazine, says Wallis Warfield Simpson left him rather than force abdication. He recalls her insistence he remain king and claims he drafted the speech resigning the throne with Churchill contributing final touches.
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Nations fix nautical mile length across standards
Various nations agree on defining the nautical mile within a range from 6,076.1 to 6,085.95 feet as the global standard for maritime navigation and mapping, aligning measurement systems worldwide.
Former Truman Aide Denies Tie In Amerasia Row
James K. Vardaman former naval aide to President Truman denied any involvement with the 1945 Amerasia secret documents case to Senators. A federal grand jury in New York is examining the Amerasia matter as part of a broader inquiry into alleged government document removals. The Tydings committee led by Senator Tydings faces accusations of whitewashing the affair amid other developments including Jaffe's subpoena and possible Truman panel creation.
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