Royal Wedding Set for November 20 at Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace announces Princess Elizabeth heir presumptive to the British throne will wed Lieut. Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey on November 20. It will be the first royal wedding there since the Duke of Kent 13 years ago with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Dean of Westminster officiating.
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King's Consent To Princess Elizabeth Philip Betrothal
The King formally consented at Buckingham Palace to the marriage of Princess Elizabeth and Lieut. Philip Mountbatten at a Privy Council meeting. Attendees included Lord Morrison, Attlee, Churchill, and foreign representatives. The action followed the Royal Marriages Act of 1772, with the King signaling to dominion governors-general and archbishop for the wedding.
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Nevill's Turkish baths closing shocks London scene
The Ottawa Journal reports Nevill's Turkish baths in Northumberland Avenue to be converted into commercial show rooms, a loss to a wide circle of patrons from politics and theatre to boxing. Regulars included Sir Alan Herbert Ernest Bevin and Anéurin Bevan, with famed past patrons Conan Doyle and Horatio Bottomley. The sale price and details cover building and freehold, marking the end of an era for a Communist idyll where all men once met in equal sartorial splendor.
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Dutch Take LONDON July 21 Crips on holiday turns to work
Alfred Crips a Toronto steeple jack said his London holiday turned into three months of hard work after a repair firm learned of his presence and hired him to work on the Nelson column in Trafalgar Square. The report also notes Dutch advances in Java with Malang captured and Indonesian forces and Dutch positions amid a broader conflict.
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Balkans May Be Charged By UN Action
The Greek government contemplates charging Russia's Balkan satellites under UN Chapter VII. Greece seeks robust measures, with U.N. police force still under discussion. The United States backs Greece and supports UN actions while prioritizing the Indonesian and Balkan agendas. Johnson assists in counter moves against Russia.
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United States May Sell Poultry In United States
Ottawa reports the agriculture department said permits were granted to export about 1,000,000 pounds of liver and dressed poultry to the United States. This move would help Canadian poultry dealers find new outlets after the U K halted purchases of Canadian dressed poultry.
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Polio scare disrupts British holiday exchanges
London reports swelling infantile paralysis cases as Belgian officials halt 500 London, Glasgow and other town children bound for Belgium. Another 200 redirected at Ostend, with emergency sheltering and Dover accommodations. The world exchange holiday scheme suffered breakdowns as 40 000 Belgian Danish Dutch and British children faced unmet billets. The outbreak affects schools and sports events, including Rugby vs Harrow cancellation. Virginia Hill, linked to Bugsy Siegel, was moved to a Paris hospital for an unspecified illness.
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Winnipeg Police Hunt Sex Criminal
Winnipeg police, still seeking clues in the sex slayings of two 13 year olds in 1946, now mounted a pursuit for a man alleged to have assaulted three children in a five hour span near the Provencher bridge. The unsolved murders involve Roy McGregor and George Smith, both found shot in 1946.
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No More Immigrants Toronto July 31
Ontario government plans to stop further immigration from Britain denying a report by Edmont Kelly of Flying Tigers Airline. Planning Minister Porter stated there is no plan to bring in 13,000 migrants, amid international transport rumors.
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Death by Poison in Phoenix Woman Ended Life
Coroner Wesley Solin reports 33 year old Evelyn Williams ended her life by swallowing poison in Phoenix on July 31 after saying she was tired of eating for her three brothers and three sisters while her parents worked.
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Britain and U. S. In Talks Amid Economic Crisis
London reports high level discussions with the United States aimed at staving off Britain’s looming economic crisis. Sir Stafford Cripps to Paris for talks with William L. Clayton as papers hint at cutting American aid. PM Attlee’s crisis meeting with Labour signals austerity measures including higher working hours and reduced living standards. Towns react with horror after news of two British sergeants slain by Jewish terrorists in a Palestine forest. Coventry and Bristol leaders condemn the crime as a blow to unity. Jewish organizations in London and Palestine denounce the attack and pledge support to eradicate the evil.
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Neophyte Lost in Hudson Bay Supply Run
The 97 ton Neophyte of the Hudson's Bay Company ran aground off Fort Severn Manitoba and was a total loss. Six crew escaped. The Neophyte, once a Dutch canal boat, operated as a replacement for the Nascopie, which also wrecked near Cape Dorset eight days earlier, complicating supply to Hudson Bay outposts from York Factory to James Bay. The Nascopie's crew is en route aboard the icebreaker N. B. McLean.
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Described Deserted Factory Held Prisoner Site in Natanya
Police said two sergeants were believed held in a deserted Natanya factory edge after abduction. Army sealed Natanya for five weeks in a failed search while Irgun boasted of never being found. Bodies found after a suspected factory execution, with police dogs and a doctor confirming death about four hours prior.
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Restorer crew ready to rehire 90 percent after Pacific duties
Esquimalt officials report Restorer officers prepared to take back about 90 percent of the 82 crew aboard after seven months in South Pacific waters. crew complained of water and food and tensions between Canadian and American sailors. Captain Connelly offered to return to Victoria or continue repairs to Singapore. Union leader McLaughlin denied mutiny rumors, noting many ships face similar complaints.
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Polio cases rise in Manitoba as city reports two in Winnipeg
Winnipeg cites six new poliomyelitis cases in Manitoba bringing total to 50 with Winnipeg at 32. Two rare Winnipeg cases die as health department notes mild illness in most patients and urges avoidance of crowds and polluted water. Age group 10 to 14 most affected. Alberta and Saskatchewan show differing totals with one death in Saskatchewan. Public health guidance stresses hygiene, preparation cleanliness, and delaying wage or throat procedures.
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Cabinet to Decide on Grain Subsidy Policy Today
Ottawa July 31 The federal cabinet meets today to handle routine business and discuss government policy. The agenda includes possible action on subsidies for feed grains used for livestock and poultry, which are due to expire today amid farmer requests in the east to extend payments.
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British generals named to lead dominion forces in India and Pakistan
Two British generals were chosen to command land forces in the dominions of India and Pakistan. Lt-Gen. Sir Rob Lockhart will lead India's forces, and Lt-Gen. Sir Frank Messervy will lead Pakistan's forces, both with the rank of general, effective August 15 when Britain hands over power.
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Refugees refuse to disembark from ships off French coast
Paris reports 4506 Jewish refugees aboard three British ships anchored at France’s Mediterranean coast refuse to disembark in protest against being sent back to Palestine. The French cabinet backed a national assembly resolution urging Britain to find a humane, speedy solution. British officials considered options but ruled out force, referencing Cyprus detention or transfer to another European port under British control.
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Cruiser Kenya Under Guard After Harbor Incident
H.M.S. Kenya, an 11,000-ton Royal Navy cruiser, dropped a demolition charge at her Los Angeles berth last night. An initial explosion caused by an auxiliary engine sparked fears of underwater saboteurs, prompting harbor police to restrict auto traffic to the wharf. A caller to the British consulate protested Kenya's visit.
Nascopie Survivors Reach Churchill After Docking
Survivors of the Nascopie arrived at Churchill, Manitoba, aboard the icebreaker McLean shortly after 2 pm, about two hours ahead of schedule. Reports also note 4500 Jewish refugees from the Exodus of 1947 destined for Germany, with possible later relocation to Africa if they refuse to disembark at Port-De-Loup, France.
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