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135. Apr. 15, 1948. Revolt in Bogota [scenes of rioting and bloodshed]. F. D. R. memorial unveiled [Mrs. Roosevelt in the presence of King George unveils statue in Grosvenor Square, London]. Premiere [of "Are You with It" in New York] aids bond drive. Thunderjets in maneuvers [Bangor, Maine]. Cardinal [Spellman in New York] makes appeal.
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136. Apr. 20, 1948. The Italian election. Aftermath [of revolution] in Bogota. Ohio [River at Marietta] on flood rampage. First ERP ship sails [from Galveston]. Paris, France [Canadian ambassador distributes food and clothing]. Garden City, L. I. [food and clothing donated at the Cathedral of the Incarnation prepared for shipment to London]. White House balcony seen. Tiny tot swims underwater [11–month old Sherry Lynn Whitford in Los Angeles].
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137. Apr. 22, 1948. 16 nations sign pact [for political and economic union of Western Europe]. U. S. subs sail for Turkey. Mass helicopter flight [Navy craft at Lakehurst, N. J.]. Variety Clubs honor [George C.] Marshall. Filmdom hospital dedicated [by Jean Hersholt, Shirley Temple and others]. The world of sports: celebs in Greenbrier golf [White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.]; 3–year-old swimmers star.
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138. Apr. 27, 1948. News from Germany [blasting of war-damaged railway station; reconstruction work on Cologne Cathedral; soccer game in Hamburg]. Scores die in train wreck [at Cheshire, England]. Dutch hail Mrs. Roosevelt. Kiddies in "appeal" parade [in New York, for overseas aid to children]. Zany hats for men shown. Texas gets warship as shrine. The world of sports: wrestling champs get tossed [Toronto]; motorcycle mud derby [Seattle].
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139. Apr. 29, 1948. Royal wedding anniversary [London. England's King & Queen observe 25th anniversary]. Voting in Switzerland [Canton of Appenzell]. Princess [Elizabeth] gets [Order of the] Garter. French mine explosion [Courrieres]. Divers "discover" mermaid [Santa Cruz, Calif.]. Sporting highlights: thrilling yacht regatta [Balboa, Calif.]; high-wire high-jinks [acrobats in Germany].