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244. Feb. 4, 1949. Blizzard-bound herds [on the western ranges] saved by air mission. Election films from Israel. U. S. film star [Tyrone Power] weds in Rome. Ace Admiral wins $100,000 Maturity. Indoor track thriller [Millrose Games in New York City]. Ski champs take the Alps.
© 4Feb49; MP4124.
245. Feb. 9, 1949. Gratitude Train brings thanks from France. Town menaced by cave-in [Carbondale, Pa.]. Double-take fashions. Sensational ski jumping [Olympian Hill, Wash.] Ski bug bites dog. Diving de luxe [Miami Beach].
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246. Feb. 11, 1949. Flight from Nanking. Red "mock trial" of Cardinal [Mindszenty] denounced. Capital hails "Merci" train touring U. S. Anti-bias award for Irene Dunne. Those cowboys are off again [Palm Springs].
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247. Feb. 16, 1949. Biggest narcotic haul on record. Life comes back to Monte Cassino. Greek church installs new Patriarch. "Merci" gifts from France. The crisp look rules new modes. "Ike" [Eisenhower] goes back to the Army. Animals at the San Francisco zoo don't like the cold wave.
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248. Feb. 18, 1949. Final "kaput" for Hitler's chancellery. Transit strike ties up Philadelphia. Canada Premier [St. Laurent] visits Truman. School days in the land of the Nile [archaeology students at the University of Cairo]. Keglers roll 'em in national meet [World Series of bowling at Atlantic City]. Bob-sled trials drama of speed [Lake Placid]. Winter carnival in St. Paul. Experiment in brotherhood [New Haven, Conn.]