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This Day That Age
dated January 3, 1952: Soviet Commissar Litvinov Dead:
Moscow Radio announced that Mr. Litvinov (75), Soviet Commissar for Foreign Affairs, had died on the 31st of December, 1951, after a long illness. Born in 1876, Maxim Maximovitch Litvinov had participated as Bolshevik delegate to a number of international Congresses. In 1918, as accredited diplomatic representative in London, he was arrested by the British Government and held hostage to secure the freedom of Bruce Lockhart, the British Agent arrested in Moscow. The two men then won their freedom - one bartered for the other. Later, Litvinov was Soviet delegate to The Hague, Genoa, and the Disarmament Conference of the League of Nations. From 1934 to 1938, he was a member of the League's Council. He was Ambassador to the United States from 1941 to 1943. In 1943, he became Deputy to the Foreign Minister, M. Molotov. Like the latter, Litvinov stood out among Soviet leaders as a polished personality. He was cultivated, and, though appearing slightly donnish, he had a winning sense of humour. Over a relatively short period of time, he drew up for Soviet Russia's benefit non-aggression treaties with as many as 14 countries.
Honouring M. J. Gopalan
Mr. Kasturi Srinivasan, Managing Editor of ``TheHindu'', Dr. Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar, President of the Madras Hockey Association, and C. R. Pattabhiraman, President of the Madras Cricket Association, were among the authors of an appeal addressed to the public seeking donations for a Silver Jubilee Fund in the name of Mr. M. J. Gopalan, distinguished Indian double international. The appeal said, ``For 25 years M. J. Gopalan has dominated cricket and hockey in Madras, and delighted sports-lovers with his skill and excellence. Both in cricket and hockey, he has represented India. He won laurels while touring New Zealand with our hockey team, and has always distinguished himself against cricket teams visiting our country. Off the field, Gopalan has been noted for his modesty and gentleness, characteristics of a true sportsman. The Silver Jubilee of his service to sport provides us now with an opportunity to demonstrate our appreciation of M. J. Gopalan's greatness... by instituting a Trophy in his name, and presenting him with a purse.''
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