Nehru Rejects Astrologers Over India Republic Date
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's government dismissed astrologers warnings that January 26, 1950 is an inauspicious date to launch the Republic of India. Indian leaders say the new nation faces heavy internal and external pressures, but the path to freedom is clear and now or never.
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Absenteeism and Nationalization in British Coal Mining
A reflected survey on British coal pits notes absenteeism remains high as pits shrink from 1800 closures and state ownership expands. It highlights aging mines with deeper seams, improved wages for miners, and mixed local views on nationalization with calls for modernization and better working conditions.
India Faces Grave Economic Struggles and Political Unrest
The piece surveys India's push for self sufficiency in food by 1951 amid rising population, capital shortfalls, and ongoing regional rivalries. It notes Nehru's leadership, dependence on sterling, and internal politics, alongside Cold War tensions with Pakistan and the Kashmir dispute, while highlighting cautious optimism from veteran leaders and rising national consciousness.
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Coal Mines Debate Nationalization Faces Miner Views
In South Wales and Lancashire miners discuss nationalization. They cite a five day week with pay, minimum guaranteed pay, and 14 paid holidays, but critique centralization and pay gaps between surface and underground workers. A regional office is seen as needed to bridge management and labor.
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Arkansas Man Appeals Five Year Manslaughter Sentence
Little Rock reports Edgar McGarrah appealed to the Arkansas Supreme Court from a five year manslaughter sentence in the Washington circuit court. He was convicted in the slaying at Frankly Holloway, allegedly struck with a pool cue on May 14, 1845, with the wake pumekin derived from an old term.
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Head of Krupp War Plant Succumbs
Gustav Krupp Vom Bohlen und Halbach, 79, head of the Krupp arms empire, dies at Schloss Bluhnbach in Salzburg on January 17. Born in The Hague, he married Bertha Krupp, heiress to the Krupp interests, and led a vast industrial network once valued up to a billion dollars. Funeral services planned in Salzburg.
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Hays Sees Early Action on World Federation Resolution
Rep. Brooks Hays predicts early House foreign affairs committee action on a world federation resolution. Sponsored by 101 members, the measure urges strengthening the United Nations and development into a world federation with defined powers to preserve peace and prevent aggression through world law.
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Krupp Armament Leader to Rome and Marital Union
A historical profile notes the figure transferred to Rome where he met his future wife within a year. Once termed the prince consort of Krupp, he oversaw a vast plant that supplied German militarists for two world wars, at one point the globe’s largest armament facility employing about 38,000 workers.
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