Palestine Partition Plan Faces Committee Vote Tonight
Officials expect the Palestine partition plan and a counter proposal for an independent Arab state to reach the assembly's Palestine committee by tonight. Dr. Herbert V. Evatt plans to open general debate and seek a test vote on pardon by Friday with final decision hoped by Thanksgiving.
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Siamese military rift over king's murder probe
In Bangkok Siam on November 19 reports said the army and navy were strained after a military spokesman claimed a retired naval lieutenant assassinated King Ananda in June 1946. Informants noted headlines caused misgivings, while Premier Luang Phibunsongkhram admonished the military. civil authorities handle the king's death inquiry.
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Luzon clashes claim 41 in Nueva Ecija fighting
Manila dispatches report 41 killed in heavy fighting between Huk guerrillas and military police in Nueva Ecija Province during ongoing civil warfare. The toll rose from 31 as the violence continued in northern Luzon today.
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Gay London Party Toasts Princess at Buckingham Palace
A grand royal gathering in Buckingham Palace marks a wartime austerity era event with Princess Elizabeth honored amid diamond tiaras and vintage champagne. Four queens attend as 1200 guests arrive in sleek black cars through a light rain to the King and Queen’s reception. Churchill signals and crowd watch as dignitaries escorted to the state rooms, highlighting a rare festive moment in war years.
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Royal wedding gown and cake arrive at Buckingham Palace
Princess Elizabeth's wedding dress by Norman Hartnell arrives with tight security as a 600 pound cake travels to Buckingham Palace for the wedding. Six men ride inside the truck guard the cake while a motorcycle officer leads the convoy through mist at about ten miles per hour. The cake features six tiers depicting scenes from the royal couple's life and is topped with a silver model of Sir George and the dragon.
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Three Die in Bridge Leaps
San Francisco records a grim 24 hour period with three suicides from the Bay Area suspension bridges. Meyer Brager a 51 year old grocer jumped from the Transbay Bridge and washed ashore in Oakland. William Powell a 60 year old San Francisco attorney left a note and jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge. Police recovered items and confirmed Powell’s death. Lugo Wintelas, 53, was another suicide on the same bridges the prior night.
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Wife Slays Self as Husband Pleads in Car Tragedy
SAN PABLO Nov 19 Mrs Pearl Rene Miller 27 wife of a Contra Costa deputy sheriff shot and killed herself in the family car outside their home. The deputy fumbled to smash the shattered glass and then the couple’s quarrel escalated to a fatal shooting as she fired one shot through her temple after threatening self harm and taking his service revolver.
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Founder to Sell 30-Year-Old Business in Los Angeles Area
Founders to sell a 30-year-old implements and supply business with about 200 dealer accounts in the Los Angeles area. Firm shows steady sales and rapidly moving inventory. Lease favorable and retirement cited as reasons. Address Box A-2505, Lecivu In.
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Big Mirror Starts Mountain Climb to Palomar
A 65 ton mirror from Caltech began a slow 136 mile move toward Palomar Observatory. California Highway Patrol along with Escondido police escorted the truck at about three mph over a twisting highway. Bruce Rule rode atop the crate monitoring vibration as guards guarded the process all night through.
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Greek Disorder Tightens Command After Decapitation Reports
In Athens on November 19, the Minister of Public Order Constantine Rentis announced isolated decapitation cases in Greek warfare. He said strict orders were issued against the practice, which had roots in ancient revolts, amid reports of guerrillas targeting gendarmes and soldiers.
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Free to Prince Gift Ad at Howard's Jewelry and Appliances
An old classified style notice offers a free gift to anyone named Prince who visits Howard's Jewelry and Appliances. Claim within six days of the advertisement date. Readers are urged to watch for other ads as their name may be used again.
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Memorial for Chuckie Drowned Lad Spurs Aid Fund
In Camore Indiana a six year old boy named Chuckie Leighty drowned in a Minnesota lake last summer. His friends started a memorial fund to fulfill his bedtime prayer by sending milk producing livestock to war torn lands. Over 8200 dollars raised funded heifers and goats sent abroad to aid hungry children.
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Every Other Husband Strays
Indiana University professor cites over 12 000 case studies to claim about half of married men are unfaithful. The Kinsey work spanning nine years argues youth share similar morals to elders while unfaithfulness clusters in lower income, less educated groups where secrecy prevails. Divorce and unhappiness follow extramarital relations, Kinsey notes.
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Legion Leader Admits He Helped Break Up Club Meeting
Comdr Orville Collings of Glen dale Post 127 said he was one of about 200 Legion members who disrupted an open Democratic club meeting in Los Angeles. He denied using gestapo tactics and claimed the forceful entry was peaceful and justified as defending American values.
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