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259. Mar. 30, 1949. Reds invade U. S. to aid "culture." Churchill here, thanks U. S. for aid to Europe. Bastogne heroes report to MGM for battle epic. Greek soldiers entertain GI's. Mosley followers in London riot. China rebuilds army as Reds stall on peace. Turf thriller [Lincolnshire Handicap].
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260. Apr. 1, 1949. Red "peace" confab stirs up a storm [meeting of the Cultural and Scientific Conference for World Peace]. Mississippi levee breaks. Dream house for child heroine [who rescued family from burning house]. New Defense Chief [Louis Johnson] takes office. Greeks bring gifts to Trumans. Thrilling films of Britain's Grand National. Sweepstakes winner.
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261. Apr. 6, 1949. European leaders in U. S.; Defense Pact hailed on eve of signing. Russia's Gromyko arrives. U. S. ready to back Pact. Greece celebrates independence day. Sheep shed woollies [shearing of sheep in Canadian Rockies]. [Nine-year-old] youngster amazes musical world. Water ski champion [Willa Worthington]. Cancer trailer.
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262. Apr. 8, 1949. World history made as 12 nations sign Defense Pact in Washington. Churchill says A-bomb alone stalls Soviet. Dizziest boat race. Maid of cotton [brings cotton fashions to Britain].
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263. Apr. 13, 1949. Banker fugitive [Richard H. Crowe] caught by FBI. Hospital fire tragedy shocks nation [Effingham, Ill.] United Nations [General Assembly] convenes in New York. Children pay tribute on Pontiff's jubilee. Hope diamond changes hands. East side kids show Easter hats. Truman hails Army Day.