Britain has flourished under queens voice of empire
Britain’s history shows flourishing under female monarchs from Elizabeth I to Victoria. The article notes Queen Elizabeth II’s accession and the debate over her regnal numbering with Scotland’s royal line. It compares past unions and reigns to the current era, implying ongoing strength despite challenges.
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London
Elizabeth
Great Britain
Guess Victoria
Quer
Britain
Eilzabeth
Mary
George VI
England
Anne
Scotland
Queen Victoria
Mizabeth
Elizabeth II
Oil Workers Vote on Pay Strike in Denver
Oil Workers International Union CIO orders a strike vote among 300 bargaining units to back a $2 a day general wage increase. President Dr Knight cites arrogant company refusal to discuss a substantial raise and warns of a large-scale industry strike. An estimated 50,000 oil workers could be affected with hourly wages ranging from 2.60 to 5.00 for skilled jobs.
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Denver
U.P
Oil Workers International Union
CIO
Knight
Sali
Ridgway Warns Press Against Fraternizing With Communists
Tokyo February 7 news service report says General Ridgway headquarters cautioned United Nations correspondents to avoid excessive social contact with Communist newsmen at Panmunjom armistice talks. Col. G P Welch noted Allied reporters abusing their coverage privileges for fraternization and trafficking with the enemy.
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Tokyo
Matthew B. Ridgway
United Nations
Panmunjom
Corres Dents
G. P. Welch
Ridge Way
General Headquarters
Bathing Suit Weather Brings Sunny Beachday Vibes
The Long Beach region enjoys warm beach weather with 83 degree highs reported yesterday. Downtown Los Angeles reached 75 as Culver City and Santa Ana also posted top temps while Long Beach hosts a dress rehearsal of summer with crowds in swimsuits and sunbathing. The forecast calls for more sunshine and warm conditions this afternoon.
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Long Beach
Sesterlay
Culver City
Santa Ana
Los Angeles
Absurd ruling lets quitting for vacation with husband pay off
A California appeals board ruling allows a woman to quit her Los Angeles job to join her Air Force husband near San Rafael and still collect unemployment insurance. The Employment Department denied benefits, citing voluntary resignation. Continued on page 28-A.
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California
State Appeals Board
Los Angeles
Air Force
San Rafael
Calif
Employment Department
Wave of Sorrow Shuts London After King George VI Deafness
London reels as word spreads that King George VI is deaf. Sorrow fills streets from Buckingham Palace to Mayfair and Limehouse as courts close, the Stock Exchange halts at noon, and theaters suspend operations. Public and private dinners are canceled.
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London
Lonton
Buckingham Palace
Mayfair
Picadilly Circus
Limehouse
George VI
Stock Exchange
Oil Burst Drenches Home During Pipeline Break
A pipeline burst at the front of 2691 San Francisco Ave soaked a freshly painted white house and its lawn in crude oil. The residence is occupied by Mrs. L. Han Pennington.
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San Francisco Ave
Lhlan Pennington
Privy Council Proclaims Elizabeth II Queen of Britain
Britain's Princess Elizabeth was proclaimed Queen Elizabeth II by the Privy Council at St James's Palace as King George VI died. About 250 notables attended the ceremony while Elizabeth, traveling from Africa, prepared to assume the crown amid royal mourning.
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Tal
England
James VI
Scotland
Ridward
Edward I
Edward II
Elizabeth
Pelephuts
George VI
White Lodge
Windsor
London
U.P
Britain
Elizabeth I
Privy Council
St. James Palace
Africa
Nairobi
Kenya
Elizabeth Alexandra
Vabeth
101 Gun Salute for Dead Monarch in Chinese War
British Commonwealth artillery fired a 101 gun salute for King George VI in Korea, followed by a 21 gun royal salute as the signal over the radio proclaimed the king dead and the queen living. Meanwhile UN forces conducted raids behind Communist lines with fighters and B-29 Superforts striking Red targets.
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P. M. Victory
Briguila
Enoyal Artillery
George VI
Moyal Aatute
Rin Sahite
Eire
Victory
United Nations Tome
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