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165. July 29, 1948. Truman asks Congress to act on anti-inflation program. Canada whalers set up shop. Argentine fights locusts. Inflation hits the Army [demonstration of pneumatic weapons]. New look at the beach [calisthenic classes at Wildwood, N. J.]. U. S. riders in Aachen win. Calgary Stampede [in Alberta] a whopper.
© 29Jul48; MP3355.
166. Aug. 3, 1948. 1,000 planes open new New York airport. 200 die in German blast [of the I. G. Farben plant]. Olympic games [London].
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167. Aug. 5, 1948. The Olympic games; Yanks gain in track and swimming.
© 5Aug48; MP3357.
168. Aug. 10, 1948. Highlights of the Olympics. Superforts out of storage [bombers to augment expanding air force]. Puerto Rico housing boom. Beauty reaches new heights [with all contestants six feet or over].
© 10Aug48; MP3358.
169. Aug. 12, 1948. A century of friendship [between U. S. and Canada celebrated at Niagara Falls]. [Herbert] Hoover visits birthplace. Swiss mark 667th birthday. Kids on outing at [Long] Beach. Mermaid [Nancy Tribble] displays technique. Thrills from the Olympics.