Revolution reshapes British empire as India moves away
The piece argues news values favor dramatic conflict over peaceful settlement. It reviews Britain's imperial retreat, noting India and other colonies edging toward independence, while critics question remaining imperial ties and reflect on Kipling era rhetoric. The essay links press coverage to a broader global shift and urges caution amid upheaval.
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Britain
Burma
France
Henry Wallace
Rudyard Kiping
Empire’s end and Britain’s shrinking influence
The piece argues that Britain’s civil service resists change and imperial retreat. It notes Labour’s left wing pushing faster reforms, Britain’s manpower and money shortages, and a push to reallocate roles as the empire fades. It cites India relations and the delay in naming an ambassador as emblematic of broader transition challenges.
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London
Cin
Labor Party
Labor
R. H. S. Crees
Man
Michael Foot
Britain
Great Britain
Royal Navy
Crossman-Foot
J. L. Garvin
Gunga Din
India
United Features Syndicate, Inc
Plastics Program At Y M C A Halted
Plastics work in the Everett Palmer Y M C A boys division handicraft shop is halted while materials are exhausted and awaiting new supplies. Boys have been crafting items like letter knives and bracelets. Leather work will be emphasized next month with small coin purses belts key cases and bill folds planned.
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Y.m.cla
Everett Palmer
Avon Hostess To Club Avon Charm Club Meeting held at Mrs Coleman home
Mrs Walter Coleman hosted the Charm Club with bridge prizes awarded to Mrs Vern Frey Mrs Walter Rauscher and Mrs Joseph Forthofer Light refreshments followed and the group plans another meeting in two weeks P T A to Hold Auction Sale February 1 at 7 pm proceeds to fund P T A work committee includes many local residents plus several guests Other News locals visit relatives university student plans and weekend visitors from Mansfield Amherst and Bowling Green State University students spend time at local homes
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Avon
Walter Coleman
Bridge
Vern Frey
Walter Rauscher
Joseph Forthofer
P.-T.a
Avon P.-T.a
W. L. Davis
L. Tennant
Alfred Nitche
John Tullig
George Hauserman
Taylor Smith
John Kiskamp
Charles Corey
L. Wearsch
Merle Hall
B. Mitchell
Lawrence Peak
Eugene Hubbard
Frank Root
Ted Findora
Ed. Putzier
George Stanb
George Curran
A. M. Brandt
Columbia Station
A. J. Schafer
North Ridgeville
Joseph Kaseman
G. L. Jenkins
Max Lang
Mansfield
C. J. Schneider
Amherst
Doris Gough
Bowling Green State University
Ira Gough
Icelandic Bride Finds Scranton Too Cold
Jakobina Thor dorsdottir, bride-to-be of Reykavik, Iceland, says Scranton, Pennsylvania is too cold for her. She came to marry Sam Nardella, a former soldier she met in Iceland during the war. As temperatures fell, she quips Teeland was never like this.
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Scranton
Jakobina Thordorsdottir
Reykavik
Iceland
Jakobina
Sam Nardella
Teeland
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