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228. Dec. 10, 1948. Secret films bare Red spy ring. Truman visits the "Big Mo." Christmas preview [dolls for New York's underprivileged children]. Trojans stop Irish in grid sensation. Philadelphia high [schools] in tie for title. Mat mauling sextet [in Montreal].
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229. Dec. 15, 1948. Berlin voters defy Red terror. Vice President-Elect Alben Barkley greeted by Governor Earl Warren in Los Angeles; Dr. Carlos Prio Socarras, new President of Cuba, greeted by President Truman in Washington. Candy treats for Europe's children. U. S. Marines in China. Powder Bowl classic [Indiana University girls play football].
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230. Dec. 17, 1948. Aviation's newest marvel [twin-propellered helicopter]. Israel's President [Chaim Weizmann] visits Jerusalem. President Truman gets Xmas turkeys. First films of the new Wacs. [Blue-blooded dogs model togs of New York's poodle specialty shop]. Pro football playoff [Baltimore Colts vs. Buffalo Bills]. Wonder horse [Citation] wins again. New desert paradise [resort hotel, the Shadow Mountain Club, in the California desert].
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231. Dec. 22, 1948. UN assembly ends stormy Paris session. Hundreds die in Chinese ship disaster. Baby gorilla enjoys modern zoo life. Deep sea Santa [visits Florida's Marineland]. Battling bambinos make leather fly [45–pounders at New York boys' club bouts]. Bike marathon [in France] muddy affair. Holiday greeting from embassy kids.
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232. Dec. 24, 1948. Hail Prince Charlie; the royal christening. Nation salutes Wright plane, first to fly. Circus brings thrills to London youngsters. Pro-football title thrillers in snow; Eagles top Cardinals; Browns maul Bills.