India inaugurates first president and becomes republic
India today installed Indra Prasad as the first president and proclaimed a sovereign democratic republic. The event ended centuries of allegiance to Britain, with celebrations in New Delhi and a republic demonstration in Bombay that led to casualties. Prasad thanked Gandhi and those who fought for independence.
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India Declares Transition to Sovereign Democratic Republic
Government language experts translate Hindi phrase for sovereignty as sovereignty based on complete popular democracy. The move marks a formal step in India's constitutional evolution toward a republic status.
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India's 1947 transition to Sovereign Democratic Republic
On August 15 1947 India and Pakistan achieved sovereignty. The last Raj governor general Chakravarti Rajagopalachari read the proclamation establishing the Sovereign Democratic Republic. The ceremony opened in the Durbar Hall of the government house with a simple solemn tone.
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Mountain Lions Seen Rarely by Forest Rangers
Mountain lions, once feared as bloodthirsty, are described as shy creatures. Many forest rangers report rarely seeing a wild mountain lion outside of a single 700 area, highlighting their elusive nature.
Republican Women payrolls and committees in Ohio gain
Mrs. Mary Crews announced committees for the Butler County Women s Republican Club at the YWCA meeting. Speaker Irene Moore Lindsey discussed women in public affairs as Don H. Ebright prepares to speak. membership drive runs to February 27. Ohio payrolls rose one percent in November while hours and earnings declined. Arizona Hopi weaving described as a male-dominated craft.
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Mediation Board May Be Created in Cincinnati
Cincinnati City Council moves to create a permanent city labor mediation board, 12 years after initial proposal. A temporary mediation board will be formed under a resolution approved at the meeting as the ordinance is drafted by City Solicitor Henry M. Bruestle.
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City weighs mediation board as strikes disrupt transit and industry
City moves to study a mediation board ordinance amid two major work stoppages. Lunkenheimer Co. valve plant workers number about 900 on strike, while 407 taxicab drivers have halted service, taking 200 cabs off the streets.
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Middletown Hospital Treats Unconscious Local Man
Roy Millard of Third and Main Streets Franklin remained in critical condition today after being found unconscious in his basement yesterday morning. Officials believe he fell down stairs and struck his head while alone at home.
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