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86. June 26, 1946. Vinson sworn in as nation's thirteenth Chief Justice. Foreign affairs: France, Austria, India, Mexico. "Flying stovepipe" reaches speed of 1,500 miles an hour. Cambridge church services recall colonial days. Fashions for the beach. Sports: rowing regatta, sheep dog trials, college track meet, St. Louis zoo chimps stage a real Wild West riding show.
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67. June 28, 1946. Gromyko's three vetoes mark UN session on Spanish issue. News of the nation: fire razes [New York] ferry terminal; John W. Snyder sworn in as Secretary of the Treasury. Flying Wing's first flight. Starvation stalks tragic Chinese in civil war. Film flashes from abroad: France, Belgium, Japan. Entire Gloucester fishing fleet is blessed in port. Doggy St. Bernards fly to compete in show of champions. Couple starts life of ups and downs on merry-go-round.
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88. July 2, 1946. Zero hour at Bikini. President Truman explains his veto of the OPA bill. Des Moines thrilled by colorful Iowa centennial parade. Sports: yacht race, women's golf.
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89. July 3, 1946. News reports here and abroad: V–2 rocket test on New Mexican desert; [500 Japanese American troops] return from war; reunion in Japan. UNRRA brings food to the starving people of China. Plucky girl swims 15 miles to safety in yachting tragedy. Sports: turf thriller, royal horse show. Here's how they beat the heat in Chicago—how're you doing?
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90. July 9, 1946. Operation Crossroads: fourth atomic bomb exploded at Bikini in awesome test; bomb away; effects of the blast.