Wallis Tried To Break Off Romance In Abdication Memoir
The Duke of Windsor claims Wallis Warfield Simpson left him at the height of the abdication crisis and vowed to renounce their romance herself. He recalls her insistence he remain king, Churchill’s role, and that he wrote the speech announcing the crown’s relinquishment.
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Cost of Food Transport Doubling in Postwar Era
The Agriculture Department reports postwar freight costs raise the nation’s food transport to 52.5 billion dollars, about 16.67 dollars per person, with a 3.6 billion freight bill for all agricultural products. Rail rates rose roughly 57 percent since July 1946, drivers higher yet, prompting processors to decentralize and shift production closer to markets.
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Road supply market costs rise from 1939 level
The text notes road supply costs reaching 18.2 billion dollars to market last year, covering sale and processing of raw materials and transport of finished products, compared with 6.48 billion in 1939, indicating a large increase in expenses.
Driverless Car Herded to Safety in Lynwood Incident
In Lynwood California driver James A Buford 32 was credited with guiding a malfunctioning driverless car away from traffic and stopping it with minor damage. Police said the other driver R. K Middleton 73 apparently suffered a fatal heart attack after the crash.
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Cow insured for $300000 finds unusual coverage
In Norristown, Pa a cow named Diana became insured for $300000 with a rider covering acts while part of a show. The policy, held by Ralph Beaver Strassourger, specifies coverage for actions Diana might perform with the show and notes a separate dining charge on a public highway after a roadside incident.
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