U S Unthinking Santa Claus Says Britisher
London professor Harold Laski calls the United States an unthinking Santa Claus in a sweeping critique of postwar policy toward Europe. He argues America misreads European needs, fears a witch hunt atmosphere, and urges direct relief and socialist options for a unified Europe.
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England wedding forecast fog and royal cake mystery
England braces for the royal wedding amid foggy weather notes and strict secrecy over the gown and going away dress. Vantage seats along the processional route fetch up to 400 dollars, while a 500 pound nine foot cake with Grecian styling takes center stage for the breakfast. The ceremony cost is reported as modest by British standards, with street decorations and floodlighting costing about 18 thousand dollars and 20 thousand dollars from the king's privy purse.
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Newark War of Words Delays Ship Scrapping at Newark Bay
In Newark Bay a dispute over scrapping the battleship New Mexico escalated to a word battle. The port authority Lipsett Inc and U S Navy sought a peace while an armistice delays removal and a Washington meeting is planned.
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Judge Orders Mistrial In Will Hearing
NEW BERN N C Nov 15 A mistrial was ordered in superior court by Judge J Paul Frizzelle in the will dispute of Millard Stanley West of Wilmington Ohio over his father James M Wests will The seven to five jury split followed ten hours of deliberation after six weeks of testimony The case may return for hearings on costs and fees with a possible retrial to be sought by motion If there is a second trial Frizzelle said he would not preside and he hopes for a settlement without retrial The younger West received 100 of a 1 500 000 estate and contends his father was not mentally competent The Senior West owner of Seashore Transportation left most of his estate to his widow and her daughter by a former marriage whom he legally adopted
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UN to hold 1948 session in Europe
The United Nations Assembly voted 32 to 17 to relocate the 1948 session to Europe with funding still to be approved. France led the European move supported by Russia and the United States, while Britain opposed and Australia shifted support. A nine nation committee would pick the city in Europe.
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Norway
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Uruguay
Shipbuilding backs slide in U S merchant tonnage
The Shipbuilders Council of America reports only 32 ocean going merchant ships over 1 000 gross tons and four large dredges under construction in nine U S yards totaling about 200 000 gross tons. Most due to finish mid next year with half on foreign orders. two passenger ships Presidents Wilson and Cleveland under construction. In January 62 vessels totaling about 391 000 gross tons were being built, a near 50 percent drop.
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Federalists Plan Division of North Carolina Districts
North Carolina World Federalists formed five districts to expand world government education. Jack F. Matlock from Greensboro will organize students and start February 1 after leaving Duke, while Mabel Bacon of Charlotte oversees women’s groups education. Five more organizers will be chosen for eastern coastal northeast coastal north Piedmont south Piedmont and western districts.
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Egypt’s Long Rule Shaped Eastern Mediterranean History
Ancient Egypt dominated the Eastern Mediterranean politically, economically and culturally for 30 centuries, influencing trade, governance, and cultural exchange across the region.
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Dog Dies From Smoke After Saving Children
German police dog perished in a Wharton New Jersey fire smoke incident after he refused to leave a burning building until his owner's children were safe. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley House and their two children were evacuated from the smoke filled apartment above a burning restaurant at dawn.
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English Scientist Discovers Tannin in Oak Bark
In 1803 an English scientist identified tannin in oak bark as the active chemical that converts animal hides into leather, laying groundwork for tanning chemistry.
Chestnut Blight Wiped Out Most U S Chestnut Trees
A chestnut blight that struck decades ago killed nearly all chestnut trees across the United States, leaving few mature specimens and altering forests and ecosystems nationwide.
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