King to Visit South Africa on Ocean Health Cruise
The King plans an ocean health cruise to South Africa in March and April aboard the 42,500 ton battleship Vanguard with the Queen and Princess Margaret. They will meet Dr. Daniel Malan at his Natal country home as doctors hope sunshine and sea air aid the King's recovery from a lung operation. The itinerary remains undecided.
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London
South Africa
Buckingham Palace
Margaret
Daniel Malan
Union of South Africa
Natal
Vanguard
Devonport
Vishinsky Seeks High Level U N Meet to Break Truce Deadlock
In Paris Andrei Vishinsky urged the United Nations to convene a high level Security Council session to unlock Korean truce negotiations at Panmunjom. He argued the Soviet plan would not delay talks or shift them to Paris, while Western critics warned it would worsen tensions.
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Paris
Andrei Vishinsky
Panmunjom
Vishinsky
United Nations Political Committee
Security Council
Korea
Selwyn Lloyd
U.S
Benjamin Cohen
Russia
Communists Want No Stable Peace in Korea Says Joy
United Nations truce chief Vice Admiral C Turner Joy warned in Panmunjom that there are growing indications the Communists do not seek a stable armistice in Korea. He contrasted possible good faith with bad faith actions such as building airfields during the armistice and met with General Ridgway in Tokyo. The Reds pressed their right to airfield work in a Monday sub committee session that ended after Chinese general Hsieh Fang accused Allies of delaying talks.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations
Panmunjom
C. Turner Joy
Tokyo
Matthew B. Ridgway
Joy
Hsieh Fang
British May Take Over as Suez Canal Strikers Threaten
Egyptian workers at the Suez Canal totaling about 3 500 in Port Said Suez and Ismailia walked out over labor rules and political tensions. The strike risks halting traffic while Britain contemplates stepping in to move ships and maintain canal operations amid Egypt's demand for sovereignty and Britain's troop withdrawal.
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Suez Canal
CATRO
Suez Canal Company
Port Said
Suez
Ismailia
Egypt
Britain
Canal
Odessa
Vladivostok
Red Fleet
Halifax Establishes First Canadian Court of Common Law
The first court of common English law in Canada was established at Halifax in 1722, marking an early legal milestone for the colony.
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Canada
Halifax
Eisenhower Declares Republican Identity but Won't Campaign
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower said he is a Republican and would accept the nomination if offered, but will not actively seek it. In Paris he called Lodge’s claim correct and emphasized he remains focused on his current European defense role, avoiding pre convention activities.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Paris
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Eisenhower
New Hampshire
Lodge
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Earl Warren
California
Harold Stassen
University of Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Lode
New York
New York Times
Seven Die As Fire Destroys Westfield Apartment Block
A five story Westfield block fire killed seven occupants with initial estimates of fourteen missing and fifteen injured. Firemen fought the flames for hours as walls collapsed trapping debris. state officials planned inspections before entry. Eyewitnesses aided victims amid chaos while others sheltered a freezing elderly couple nearby.
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Westfield
Mass
Fir Ts
Noble Hospital
Jeremiah Moriarty
William J. Puzzo
Ralph Sizer
Moriarty
Harold Beattie
Willie Baltrum
Alberta braces for cold wave as storm drives sub zero temps
A passing storm from the Peace River region pushes Alberta into a sharp cold snap with sub zero readings expected across the province. Fort St. John saw a 36 degree fall to 12 below earlier, while Saskatchewan will face easing winds and blowing snow Tuesday as cold air moves in. Cold wave warnings widespread as highs fall near zero and snow drifts develop with winds from the north and southwest.
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Alberta
Peace River
Saskatchewan
Fort St. John
Smilestones Waiter Exchange Keeps Dinner On Track
A humorous exchanges unfolds as a waiter nudges a diner about forgetting to eat after a light chat about tipping. The professor and server keep the moment lively, ending with a ready meal and a nod to etiquette.
Courageous Captain Halts as Flying Enterprise Survives
At 8 am GMT the Flying Enterprise towed by the Turmoil and escorted by the Willard Keith lay 152 miles from Falmouth. Captain Kurt Carlsen refused to abandon the coffee ship amid a gale as the tug battled to reach safety with the battered freighter still afloat and being towed.
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Falmouth
Carlsen
Willard Keith
Enterprise
Associated Press
Cabinet of France Collapses Over Railroad Policy
In Paris Premier Rene Pleven’s five month old cabinet fell after the national assembly ousted the coalition. Pleven sought power to cut the 140 billion franc deficit of the nationalized railway system. Socialists split from the cabinet fearing layoffs from road economies.
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Paris
Rene Pleven
French National Assembly
Pleven
Alberta Budget Hinted At Record $100 Million for 1952
Premier Manning announced the fifth Alberta legislature session will open February 21 and is expected to be brief. He as premier and treasurer will present a record budget surpassing $100 million, up from about $94 million last year. The school act remains the most complex bill likely to be considered.
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Edmonton
E. C. Manning
Alberta
Manning
Montreal Beauty Vanishes While Fishing in Florida Keys
Hughnette Lemay, 21, disappeared after walking 150 yards from her husband near Tom's Harbor bridge 4, Marathon area. Investigators weigh drowning, kidnapping, or foul play with clues including missing clothes and possible Cuban connection. husband George Lemay appeals for her return.
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Miami
Fla
Montreal
Florida Keys
George Lemay
Hughnette Lemay
Hughnette
Tom's Harbor Bridge No. 4
Marathon
Gerge
Key West
Atlantic
Mexico
James Barker
J. Lancelot Lester
Cuba
Churchill in Washington Talks on Atomic War Limits
Churchill arrives in Washington for talks with Truman with Britain seeking an assurance that the U S will not use atomic weapons without consultation with Britain. Officials echo hopes for broader sharing of atomic knowledge, while other discussed topics include Sudan sovereignty Suez issues Iranian oil Korea Indonesia and recognition of communist China.
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Washington
United States
Churchill
Britain
Roosevelt
Truman
Stalin
Canada
Lord Cherwell
Russia
United Kingsdom
Congress
Sudan
Suez Canal
Korea
China
Ottawa
Road Report No 1 East West and No 3 West Snow Conditions
Road conditions report notes East bound No 1 with moving traffic despite snow and heavy spots and slippery sections. No 1 West reports snow all the way to Calgary but traffic moves freely with slippery and heavy areas. No 3 West mentions snow on edges and slippery sections near Grassy Lake to Lethbridge Coutts open Monalta to Elkwater with drifting toward Thelma. Wil low Creek south reports no snow. Hilda Schuler road open but heavy in spots.
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Calgary
Grassy Lake
Lethbridge
Coutts
Monalta
Elkwater
Thelma
Willow Creek
Hilda-Schuler
Caxton Prints 100 Volumes in 15 Years
William Caxton, England's pioneer printer, produced at least 100 distinct volumes over a 15 year span, with editions ranging in size and scope reflecting early print industry growth.
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William Caxton
England
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Simon April
Temple Israel
Rcaf No. 6
Trenton
Ont
Flying Enterprise
Kurt Carlsen
Finterprise
Haven
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