© 16Feb49; MP3840.
51. Feb. 19, 1949. Bridge collapses on trains near Paris. Boy Scouts report to the "Boss" [twelve Eagle Scouts visit President Truman]. Cairo students study world's oldest pyramid. Canada's Premier visits Washington for major talks. Bowling Congress [annual tournament in Atlantic City]. Varsity skiing: Washington U. wins from Canada's best [Banff, Alberta]. Yachting special: rough winter skippers in Miami classic [16th annual Lipton Cup Race].
© 19Feb49; MP3885.
52. Feb. 23, 1949. Consistory in Rome [denounces the Hungarian trial of Cardinal Mindszenty]. Baseball's Gardella case. A night at the dog show [73rd Westminster Kennel Club show in New York]. Sky power: President sees Air Force's biggest show [at Andrews Field, Maryland].
© 23Feb49; MP3886.
53. Feb. 26, 1949. Royall reports on the Far East. For Milady, scarves set new style note. Romance rumor links Princess Margaret to a commoner [former Army Captain Tom Egerton]. Bob Hope receives "Achievement Award" [presented by Look Magazine]. Israel makes history: First Assembly convenes in Jerusalem.
© 26Feb49; MP3905.
54. Mar. 2, 1949. 300,000 hear Pope denounce Communism. Israel, Egypt sign armistice. [First films of the inaugural of Dr. Chaim Weizmann as President of Israel]. The economic state of the Union [Leon H. Keyserling surveys America's economic condition].
© 2Mar49; MP3906.
55. Mar. 5, 1949. War report from Greece. Israel, Arabs begin exchange of prisoners. News from Germany: Red troops mark Army Day in Berlin; Fritz Kuhn freed, seeks U.S. citizenship. Fashion debate—hemlines long or short?