Soviet Union sacks four Kremlin leaders amid party purge
The Soviet Communist party announced the firing of V M Molotov Georgi Malenkov Lazar Kaganovich and D T Shepilov from top party jobs for opposing the 20th party congress. Reports say four Presidium members are to be relieved of posts this week.
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Four Soviet policy chiefs to lose posts in major Kremlin shakeup
Moscow reports four Presidium members slated to lose their posts in a move described as the biggest top-level switch since Stalin's death. Molotov and Kaganovich, veteran Stalin aides, Malenkov and Shepilov, aligned with Khrushchev, figure among those named.
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Marilyn Monroe Delays Dedicating Midtown Pavilion Blast Goes Unheard
Marilyn Monroe arrives late to dedicate a Time-Life building pavilion at Rockefeller Center. A staged blast using a dummy firecracker and flashbulbs was set to cue the ceremonial blast, but winds and delays left the dynamite explosion unheard as crowds watched. Monroe later explained illness caused the delay and apologized for the disruption.
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Weather outlook for Edmonton district with showers likely
A cool upper flow brings variable clouds and showers over the district with Alberta and southern Saskatchewan most affected. Thursday looks sunnier with less rain, temperatures mainly in the low 70s, nights around 50s in many communities and readings near 60s by noon in Edmonton.
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Audrey Hammers Cameron In 1961 Hurricane Credit
The 1961 hurricane Audrey struck Cameron Louisiana with 105 mph winds and a tidal surge. The bayside town, population about 3 000, faced destruction as 20 000 refugees moved toward Lake Charles thirty miles inland. A U S coast guard plane scouted the area as authorities awaited advisory updates.
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Britain holds defence expo at PM meeting in London
Commonwealth prime ministers discuss strengthening the United Nations while Britain unveils a new defence expo plan. Diefenbaker says Canada eases imports, boosting exports in chemicals foodstuffs lumber and manufactured goods as NATO and UN reform talk continues.
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Wooing Display Proves Ineffective in Birmingham
Richard Compton, 25, abandoned his attempt to woo bank cashier Ruth Waterhouse after police called his sidewalk acts a disturbance of the peace. He performed an accordion act in blackface, sang Neapolitan love songs in dark glasses, and did somersaults outside the bank. A judge ordered him to pay 225 bond for good behavior over 12 months.
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Untitled excerpt on cosmetic sun protection practices
A fragment describes women applying a liquid named Pal-Pai made from tree bark to darken the skin and shield exposed parts from the tropical sun. The text mentions months and commercial use hints but lacks full context.
Airport Housing Tenants Face Three Month Eviction Notice
City council approved a motion by Alderman Thompson to give three months notice to residents of airport hutments to vacate the emergency housing. Mrs. F N Rogers urged relief from rent hikes, arguing some tenants stayed years and others could not afford increases. Mayor Weiner noted the buildings were built for about ten years and may require new foundations.
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Flu Epidemic Spreads through Europe and Asia
The Hague report says Europe's first major outbreak remains small but rising with fresh cases in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. WHO notes abating spread in parts of Asia while Dutch New Guinea reports spread and western ports see ship outbreaks. Japan also faces a large dysentery epidemic amid a flu outbreak.
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Reward Offered for Damage to City Walks and Curbs
The city offers a five dollar reward for reporting the artists who hit cement laid for sidewalks and curbs. Much expense has been spent to remove the defacement. Council members recall past success of the reward system after the pedestrian underpass opened.
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Power line cost debate for city seeks half of $2,000,000
Discussion centers on the cost of a proposed new power line from Calgary to the city. Taber and Hine weigh options including a turbo generator install. Mayor Weiner and a partner agree the single-line option is most feasible at megawatt scale and anticipate the city paying about half the estimated $2 million.
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Earthquakes in Iran Cause Hundreds of Deaths
A dispatch reports a major earthquake across northern Iran near the Caspian region and the Baku oil area causing hundreds of fatalities and widespread destruction. Details describe casualties, displaced residents, and disrupted communications in the affected zone.
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Mike Todd Hosts Champagne Party in London Premiere Night
Mike Todd’s around the world premiere party in London drew hundreds who drank champagne as stars and guests, including Aly Khan and Bettina, Sir Hartley Shawcross, the Duchess of Kent and Princess Alexandra, attended amid wild scenes at Battersea. Elizabeth Taylor faced a wait for late guests amid talk of her baby due that fall.
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Smiley renamed amid Gaza curfew tensions
The report notes a nickname change for Emer to Mander amid UN and Israeli security movements. Maj. Gen. tied to Israel, with the general party early in Gaza as curfew measures loom.
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