No Rebel But Independent Duke on Collision Course
The Duke of Windsor, now 75, says he would have collided with the British establishment as king even without Wallis Simpson. In a Paris interview he recalls courting trouble, defending his independence and noting that even a bachelor would have faced clash. He and the Duchess discuss Paris life, fashion, and American lessons, while he asserts no regrets about marrying.
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435 Carat Peace Diamond to Promote World Peace
The 435 carat uncut white diamond, the world’s 14th largest, found in West Africa, will be dedicated to peace. Zale Corporation will cut it into a pear shaped gem named The Light of Peace and fund a world peace commission led by Arthur Goldberg with a $250,000 starter grant. The stone will be shown publicly but not sold. Allen Ginsberg noted the exact find location and date are unclear.
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Zale Corporation
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Arthur Goldberg
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Zale Foundation
Antwerp
Allen Ginsberg
Zale
International Diamond Division
Untold Court Gossip Weaves Through Slums and Speech
A fragment notes a conflict as a figure confronts city slums over propriety and a royal audience as a joke is debated for a speech. The terse lines hint at social tension and political pressure without specifying names or dates.
Noted Duke Reflects on Public Duty Through Years
The duke comments on regrettable moments from his service as prince and later as king, reflecting on the burdens of public duties and the heavy gaze of history.
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the Duchess
Baltimore, Md
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France
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Compton
Yan An
Long Beach
Lakewood
Orange County
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Sala
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Doral
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