A news round-up of the events of 1952 with reports and actualities.~Streetcar drivers strike in Toronto, January 4: on-the-street interview with a man waiting for a street car. He didn't know about the strike. He says that he is disappointed because he has to go to work and now will have to walk.~The sinking of the freighter Flying Enterprise in the Atlantic, abandoned by the crew with only the skipper Kurt Carlsen of Denmark left aboard.~Actuality of BBC reporter Charles Garner flying over the stricken ship and giving a very excited report on what is happening to her.~Actuality of Willard Keith reporting that Carlsen and the first mate of the British tug, Turmoil, Kenneth R. Dancy (who went aboard to assist) are safe after the Flying Enterprise sank on January 10, 1952.~Winston Churchill speaking to the United States Congress: "Britain and the U.S. are working for the same high cause ... Bismarck said that the supreme fact of the 19th century was that the U.S. and Britain spoke the same language ... let's have supreme fact of the 20th century: that they tread the same path".~General Guy Simonds tells about retraining Canadian Korea veterans into paratroopers, giving Canada six para-batallions.~February 6 actuality of BBC announcement of the death of King George VI of Britain.~London cab driver describes the empty streets as London is in mourning.~Churchill speaks on the death of George VI: "...death was a companion ... in the end death came as a friend."~Churchill acclaiming Elizabeth as Queen.~Fanfare followed by the proclamation of Elizabeth II as Queen in a ceremony at St. James Palace in London.~Proclamation of Elizabeth as Queen to the Scots in Edinburgh.~Proclamation in a foreign country.~BBC description of the funeral cortège of George VI.~Actuality of the funeral service at the Royal Chapel in Windsor, England.~Lester Pearson, Minister for External Affairs and Chairman of the NATO conference in Lisbon, says that the conference will determine whether or not NATO will become an enduring alliance.~Actuality of Vincent Massey being sworn in as Governor General of Canada and a segment of his inaugural speech: "...I approach my task with all humility".~James Garfiel Gardiner, Federal Minister of Agriculture, speaking about an outbreak of hoof and mouth disease in an area around Regina. The area is quarantined and there is a restriction of movement and the immediate slaughter of all animals.~An unidentified farmer commenting on the slaughter - he wants to be out of sight when the RCMP shoot his cattle.~A report on the beginning of the apartheid policy in South Africa. The first attempt was ruled unconstitutional by the South African Supreme Court.~Dr. Jesse Arnup, Secretary of the Board of Overseas Missions of the United Church of Canada, talking about the last missionaries leaving Communist China. There was political pressure by the Chinese government as they were regarded as agents of imperialism.~A report of an atomic bomb explosion near Las Vegas, Nevada; the first atomic explosion by Britain; and a hydrogen bomb explosion on a Pacific island.~A scientist of Chalk River, Ontario, describes the power capacity of the reactor.~From Korea, a report of a riot in a prison camp on Koje-do Island and Communist charges that the UN forces were using germ warfare. Actuality of an address by General Matthew Ridgway to the U.S. Congress stating the allegations are false in their entirety.~Brigadier John Rockingham, commander of the Canadian forces in the Far East, commenting on the peace talks in Korea stating as far as the soldiers are concerned, it's just talk and they're still fighting as there is a long time until a settlement.~General Mark Clark, new commander in Korea, says that we are proud to fight for the UN and believe in peace, freedom and decency.~The July Republican convention in Chicago, Senator Robert Taft versus Dwight D. Eisenhower.~Actuality of Senator Everett Dirksen of Illinois attacking Governor Dewey of New York. Dewey is a supporter of Eisenhower. Lots of booing is heard.~Actuality of the Minnesota delegation changing its vote for Eisenhower and giving him the nomination.~Actuality of Eisenhower accepting the nomination. He says that he has been summoned to lead a great crusade for freedom in America and freedom in the world.~The Democratic convention with:~Actuality of the Governor of Illinois introducing Adlai Stevenson.~Actuality of the casting of Truman's proxy vote for Stevenson.~Actuality of Adlai Stevenson's acceptance speech stating even though he didn't seek it he nevertheless reverse it: "I will fight to win that office with all my hart and soul".~A report only of the political situation in the world: King Farouk abdicates and leaves Egypt; Premier Mossadegh returns to power in Iran and demands dictatorial powers and Prime Minister Daniel Malan of South Africa attacks the Supreme Court for declaring apartheid unconstitutional.~Report about riots and anti-Western demonstrations in Morocco, Tunisia and Iraq.~Dr. Fadil Jamali of Iraq at a session of the UN General Assembly saying that the events in Morocco affect everybody in the world.~Lester Pearson, chosen as President of the UN General Assembly, speaks about attempts to get an armistice on honourable terms in Korea being frustrated.~The U.S. presidential campaign with:~Eisenhower saying that the reports of the South Korean military capabilities are glowing.~Adlai Stevenson says: "we must continue to press in every conceivable way negotiations in Korea; we must keep UN forces at such strength that they will keep the communist forces at bay".~Senator Robert Taft giving a very pro-Republican speech against socialism, big government, etc.~Truman denouncing the Republicans at a whistle stop.~Senator Joseph McCarthy in an anti-Democratic speech deliberately makes a "slip" calling Adlai Alger.~Richard Nixon, Republican vice-presidential candidate, speaking about accusations of financing irregularities: "I prefer to play it completely square with the taxpayer".~Stevenson conceding the election, November 4, 1952.~Eisenhower's victory speech.~Eisenhower talking about the situation in Korea after his return from a tour.~Economic and industrial growth in Canada with::~A report on the industrial growth, the rise of the Canadian dollar, etc.~An unidentified man describing the power house at Kitimat, British Columbia.~A California oil man speaks about Alberta oil wells as a new frontier in the oil business.~Oklahoma oil man who came for six months has been here for two years and doesn't want to go back.~A man talking about the great quantities of iron ore found in the North.~The cultural scene in Canada.~A report on what happened in the arts, includes actuality of Lois Marshall singing in New York.~Actuality of Brooke Claxton, Minister of National Defence, handing over an Air Force wing to the Supreme Command of NATO.~Actuality of a homecoming for a division returning from Korea.~Report on the hopes and predictions for the coming year.~Actuality of the first Christmas broadcast by Queen Elizabeth II of Britain followed by the British anthem, "God Save the Queen". <45mn>
