6. Sept. 28, 1949. President Truman [makes a policy address in Pittsburgh]. Shirley May France [fails in attempt to swim English Channel]. Robeson concert erupts into violence [Peekskill, N.Y.] [British officials arrive in New York to discuss] the big dollar question. Gonzales beats Schroeder for U.S. singles title.
© 28Sep49; MP4593.
7. Oct. 1, 1949. Sports special. Baseball's big push. [Behind the scenes with the St. Louis Cardinals, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox; last-minute predictions.]
© 1Oct49; MP4594.
8. Oct. 5, 1949. Mercy mission in the Arctic [supplies parachuted to polar explorers marooned for three months]. New German Parliament gets down to business. Theatre owners get together in movie capital. "World Series" of the dance [Harvest Moon Ball].
© 5Oct49; MP4595.
9. Oct. 8, 1949. Vishinsky speaks (in English) for stronger UN. "Wrestling on wheels" hits big time [Roller Derby at Madison Square Garden]. Defense Secretary [Louis Johnson] praises record of film industry. Tragic ship fire at Toronto pier.
© 8Oct49; MP4621.
10. Oct. 12, 1949. UN tackles problems of the hour. King Abdullah of Jordan hailed in Spain. The pound; the story behind devaluation. Navy previews newest in "soot suits" [fireproof suits]. Remove wraps from [Peruvian] mummy 3,000 years old. Wired for high thrills [European aerialists in Bavaria].
© 12Oct49; MP4622.