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...dalliance constituted a clear breach of security. (Half a year later, Tatlock was dead by her own hand, although some still speculate that she was murdered.) Then came truly devastating revelations of the “Chevalier affair.” In winter 1942, Oppenheimer’s friend Haakon Chevalier had approached him on behalf of another Communist about turning over secret information to the Soviets. Oppenheimer had called the idea “treasonous.” When he was asked about the event in 1943, he suggested that several scientists were approached with the same proposition. Oppenheimer...
...Edward VII was escorted to his grave by 48 Kings and Princes. Only four sovereigns who wore crowns in Europe then still wear them: Italy's gnarled and hardy little Vittorio Emanuele III; The Netherland's marsh-mallowy but masterful Queen Wilhelmina; Norway's tall brooding Haakon VII (George V's brother-in-law); and the rheumy-eyed royal Swedish marvel who can still play tennis. 76-year-old Gustaf V. To get these four to London, however, proved impractical and only European royalty of English blood were expected- the King's fondly beloved sister...
...come to this? When Bush launched an illegal war, he created an atmosphere that led some Americans to believe that anything goes. Please, America, don't blame the soldiers. Blame Bush, and hold him responsible in November. Haakon Borde Oslo...
...Java Espresso Bar Baristas at this pocket-size purveyor of caffeine jolts serve a trendy clientele including Crown Prince Haakon. Ullevålsveien...
...Princess Mette-Marit Tjessem Hoiby In August four Kings, five Queens, 10 princes and 12 princesses sat in Oslo Cathedral and watched Mette-Marit, single mother and self-confessed wild child, bring fairy tales to life by marrying Norway's Crown Prince Haakon. In a country where half the children are born out of wedlock, the blond beauty is truly a princess of the people. Haakon, who ignored criticism from conservatives and stuck to the love match, has proved himself a most princely stepfather...