274. Aug. 16, 1949. Jet fighters land on carrier. Coldest spot in Canada [National Research Council's test laboratory]. Dutch Princesses [Beatrix and Irene] go riding. Old swimming hole—Berlin. Football makes its bow [Eagles vs. All-Stars]. Small fry rodeo riders [Post, Texas]. The Soap Box Derby.
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275. Aug. 19, 1949. Congress probes five-percenters. Air crash survivors land [rescue ships arrive in Ireland]. Ruth Nichols and crew members fly to Windsor Locks, [Conn.] Europe strives for unity [Council of Europe at Strasburg]. Helicopters fly off carrier [during amphibious maneuvers at Quantico].
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276. Aug. 23, 1949. "Flying saucer" found [Glen Burnie, Md.] Swiss Alpine fortress ["Maginot">[. Gar Wood's new boat [Venturi]. [Mohawk] Indians adopt Sophie Tucker. National Baseball Congress [Wichita, Kan.] Connie Mack honored. Jap swimmers star in meet [in Los Angeles].
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277. Aug. 26, 1949. French forest fires. Earthquake aftermath [Ecuador]. Glamor on gay White Way [world premiere of "Sword in the Desert">[. Clark and McGrath sworn in. Film star [Ann Blyth] "elected" [honorary] mayor. Beauty Queens let down hair [Palisades Park, N. J.]. Death on the dirt track [International Trophy race at Silerstone, Eng.]
© 26Aug49; MP4574.
278. Aug. 30, 1949. Truman attends Legion convention. Hurricane lashes Florida. U. S. retains Davis Cup. F.D.R. great-grandchild poses. Pendleton round-up.
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