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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...that the General Committee was expected to act on the veto, both Austin and Vishinsky arrived early. In a corner of the committee room they talked earnestly through their interpreters. Later, Vishinsky reversed his stand, declared that Russia would not oppose discussion of the matter by the Assembly. The Russians were not taking any risk; Vishinsky knew Austin would not support drastic changes in the veto power...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: International: Flickering Fraternity | 11/4/1946 | See Source »

...want to make sure, before committing themselves, that Canadian factories would manufacture whatever U.S.-type weapons the Canadian Army might need. If not, Canada might find herself in the dangerous position of going to war without the U.S., yet depending on U.S. factories for munitions. (A new U.S. neutrality act would thus leave Canada virtually weaponless...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Canada: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS: The Plan & the Snags | 11/4/1946 | See Source »

...bright feature of No Leave, No Love: a too-brief specialty act by Frank ("Sugar Chile") Robinson. This remarkable, seven-year-old, 50-lb. Negro prodigy sings and plays boogie-woogie piano with his soul, eyes, fingers, fists and elbows...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema, Also Showing Nov. 4, 1946 | 11/4/1946 | See Source »

After an early start two weeks ago, preseason wrestling practice is now in full swing under the direction of Jay Thomas, the Freshman coach, who will act as Varsity mentor until Chief Boston finishes his duties with the Jayvee eleven. An average of about 20 grapplers of various sizes and abilities have been appearing at the daily workouts in the Indoor Athletic Building...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Pre-Season Grappling Opens Under Thomas | 11/4/1946 | See Source »

Poland filed a complaint against Franco Spain last April but the United Nations Security Council, after a long wrangle, failed to act...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Poland Asks U.N. to Break Off Its Relations with Franco Spain; China Policy Booed by Students | 11/2/1946 | See Source »

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