298. Aug. 16, 1946. V-J day—a year after. Tel Aviv under martial law in crisis in the Holy Land. Brazil acclaims Eisenhower on hemisphere defense tour. Navy clears Manila Bay. Acres of mashed potatoes. Biggest inland launching. Hambletonian Cup classic described by Bill Stern.
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299. Aug. 21, 1946. U. S. crew ousts Britishers from 4–1/2 million dollar prize ship [the American Farmer]. Palestine builds for future in midst of growing crisis. Mr. Truman takes a walk. Eisenhower in Rio. Aquaplane rodeo thriller described by Bill Stern. Modern Venus chosen. World's biggest bomber [XB–36].
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300. Aug. 23, 1946. Crisis mounts in Palestine. Riots and bombing in Trieste; 30 wounded in street fighting. President on vacation wears last word in yachting caps. Lighter side of the news: meet Miss Texas; Margaret O'Brien honored. Sport news of the day: Soap-box Derby; swine swim; turf judges in air.
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301. Aug. 28, 1946. Peace in Europe threatened as Marshal Tito defies United States. Admiral Blandy reports to nation on atom bomb test. Uncle Sam's armed forces on alert in troubled world. Mountain climbing thrills. Lighter side of the news [Vincennes Zoo, near Paris]. Sport news of the day: Fireball Feller [army device measures speed of pitcher's fast ball]; roller [skate] rodeo.
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302. Aug. 29, 1946. Yugoslavia frees Yanks. U. S. delivers ultimatum. Marshal Tito's answer. America parades might [88th Division in Italy]. Prosecution rests at Nuremberg trial. Film snapshots here and there: President Truman; Italy, Pope Pius; the Alps, French planes; Africa, the Aga Khan; Philadelphia, American Legionnaires. Bill Stern's sport news: collegians beat pros; 100 to 1 shot wins Derby.
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