Liz cuts a rug

75 years ago, 1943: Princess Elizabeth, who one day may be queen of the mighty British empire, is hep to the jive and can cut a rug with any jitterbug. She proved it last night at a dance at stately Windsor Castle, where the ancient halls resounded to the strains of solid swing and the 16-year-old princes danced every number.50 years ago, 1968: Denizens of the deep have begun their game of cat and mouse in Vermilion. Kishman Fish Co. said both gill net and a trap net boat set twine in Lake Erie today. Nets were set last week, but had to be pulled because of bad weather. Kishman expected to have fresh fish on the market by tomorrow.25 years ago, 1993: Forget about the buzzards returning to Hinkley or swallows to San Juan Capistrano. Spring really begins when anglers line the banks of the Portage and Sandusky rivers looking for walleye. Wildlife officials predicted a big crowd for the weekend when temperatures were expected to reach into the 50s and 60s.10 years ago, 2008: A roadside bomb killed four U.S. soldiers in Baghdad, pushing the overall American death toll in the five-year war to at least 4,000. The grim milestone came on a day when at least 61 people were killed across the country. Rockets and mortars pounded the U.S.-protected Green Zone, underscoring the fragile security situation and the resilience of both Sunni and Shiite extremists.