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264. Apr. 15, 1949. Heart of the nation stirred by tragic death of a child [Kathy Fiscus imprisoned in an abandoned well]. Israel welcomes U. S. Ambassador [James G. McDonald]. Greek monarchs hailed on tour. Sport spotlight on junior stars: in Los Angeles ten-week-old baby demonstrates aquatic prowess and two-year-old diver does fancy diving; in Annapolis, sons try for Junior Boxing title of U. S. Navy.
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265. Apr. 20, 1949. Earthquake rocks cities in Northwest. Mr. Truman goes calling [on the Senate]. Israel's President [Chaim Weizmann] on official visit [to U. S.]. [Ceremonies at Hyde Park] in memory of F. D. R. London's famous quads baptised. Cultural treasures returned to India. Cheerful signs of balmier days [select Swim For Health Girl for 1949].
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266. Apr. 22, 1949. 1949 Easter parade greatest ever. Airmen set new endurance mark [for continuous flying]. U. S. denounces Soviet attack on Defense Pact. Dance champs charm Paris. Truman opens baseball season. Derby test thriller [Chesapeake Stakes at Havre De Grace]. Leafs win hockey title third year.
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267. Apr. 27, 1949. $7,000,000 Capitol [in Olympia, Wash.] vacated as quake cracks building. King Farouk opens Egypt's world's fair. German war crime trials end at last. Anti-Reds riot in Munich. Bigger and better spring bonnets. Swedish champ wins Boston marathon. Memorial to Babe Ruth. Opportunity Bonds campaign opens.
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268. Apr. 29, 1949. China Commies shell British warships as Red tide rolls on. Washington slums shock Senators. King George resumes duties. Lightning paint job [96 painters paint house in 2–1/2 minutes]. Record sugar crop for Puerto Rico. Art Students' [League] high jinks [costume ball]. [Benny and Betty Fox skip rope and dance on platform 13 stories above Chicago]. Foto-finish derby test [Wood Memorial race at Jamaica].