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76. May 25, 1949. Executions in streets of Shanghai. Hague machine smashed in Jersey City. Israel wins United Nations membership. Marines test "invasion" with helicopters [at Quantico war games]. The amazing Acrojets [F–80 Jet planes presented by Air Force].
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77. May 28, 1949. Thrill-packed Preakness: Capot beats Palestinian by a head. Berlin freed from the blockade. I am an American: we reaffirm faith in our government. [U.S. citizens restate their allegiance on "I am an American Day.">[
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78. June 1, 1949. [Hollywood] stars help launch big bond drive [in Independence, Mo.] Washington greets Brazil's chief executive [Eurico Gaspar Dutra]. F.D.R., Jr. [of New York] elected to Congress. U.S. salutes hero of the peace: General Clay honored as he retires.
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79. June 4, 1949. Big Four open talks on Germany. Nation mourns Forrestal. Border fiesta; eyes of Texas on Laredo. Names and events on the sports scene: crown new Mr. America; one-woman track team [Fanny Blankers-Koen winner at Ninth Annual Coliseum Relays at Los Angeles]; Dempsey referees mat title bout.
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80. June 8, 1949. Key issues debated by Big Four Council in Paris. Lest we forget [program on Memorial Day and the fifth anniversary of D-Day].