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36. Dec. 27, 1945. Pope Pius names four Americans to be cardinals. [Archbishops Spellman, Stritch, Mooney, and Glennon]. Sports highlights of 1945.
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37. Jan. 3, 1946. President Truman appeals to public on reconversion. World events: Byrnes home from Moscow; Patton laid to rest; seven saved in mine disaster; bomb in Croydon removed; LaGuardia leaves office, Halsey serenaded by admirals in New York club frolic. Pasadena Parade of Roses led by Admiral Halsey. Lew Lehr hails the New Year. Mummers have their day of fun in Philadelphia. Football thrills from nation's Bowl games: Rose Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl.
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38. Jan. 8, 1946. World events: General Marshall in China; General Homma on trial; U. S. troops in Tokyo. Veteran and wife find rooms with Governor of Ohio. 'Teen age bathing girls now get in the Florida swim; Sports: Blanchard wins trophy; motorcycle racing in Vienna; train to skiers' heaven; bobsledding.
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39. Jan. 11, 1946. General Marshall mediates end of China's civil war. General Arnold awarded medal by President Truman. Mrs. Truman opens March of Dimes drive at Capital. Terrific fire razes Army warehouse in Yokohama. Chief of nation's war bond drives honored in New York. Our Australian reporter falls for wild rodeo. Sports: golf, skiing, boxing.
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40. Jan. 15, 1946. New York hails 82nd Airborne Division in victory march. News flashes: Eisenhower in Canada; helicopter sets records; British planes sink U-boats. Winston Churchill arrives in U. S. for a "quiet" vacation. General Doolittle dedicates airport at New Orleans. Fireman, save my chee-ild! In Texas, girls go to rescue! Sports: auto racing, water ski thrill.