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General Leads Ten Thousand Men into Emperor's Army

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New pictures from Abyssinia. Dedjasmatch Machacha, one of Abyssinia's most influential leaders, marched into Addis Ababa with 10,000 of his followers to offer his services and those of his men to Emperor Haile Selassie. Photo just received in Lo...

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Grand National at Aintree

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  • 1955-4-2

The formidable Becher's Brook claims three horses in quick succession the first time round the course during the recent Grand National at Aintree. Thirteen of the 30 starters finished the race, which was run under the worst conditions for many yea...

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Haile Selassie Returns to London from Geneva

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  • 1938-5-14

Emperor Haile Selassie of Abyssinia arrived at Victoria Station on his return to London from Geneva, where he made a last—and unavailing—personal attempt to prevent the League Council opening the way to Member States' recognition of the Italian Em...

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KLM Lockheed Electra Airliner Crash

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  • 1961-6-19

Rescuers working among the debris of the KLM Lockheed Electra airliner, which crashed into a hill near Cairo Airport recently killing 19 people. The plane was on its way from Rome to Karachi.

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King & Queen of Denmark Visit Sweden

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  • 1947-9-13

King Frederick and Queen Ingrid of Denmark are making their first official visit to Denmark since the King's succession to the throne. After receiving a great reception by crowds, a gala dinner was given in their honour by King Gustav at the Royal...

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King Gustaf Opens Swedish Diet

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  • 1951-1-12

"King Gustaf opens Swedish Diet" Stockholm: King Gustaf VI Adolf with Queen Louise, (formerly Lady Louise Mountbatten) photographed after the King had delivered the annual solemn opening of the Swedish Diet in the Rikssalen Hall of the Stockholm R...

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King Gustaf VI of Sweden Appending His Signature to a Gift-fund

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  • 1951-3-1

"Sweden's Ruler - Exclusive" Stockholm: First picture of King Gustav VI wearing civilian clothes since he became Sweden's new ruler. Pictured in the Royal Palace here, the King is seen appending his signature to a gift-fund which gives children of...

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