304. Nov. 29, 1949. Christmas preview [in New York, Philadelphia, and Hollywood]. Plaque for Marshall. [Britain's military academy presents silver service to West Point.] [Stanton Griffis] new Ambassador to Argentine. Football: Notre Dame swamps Southern California; Army scuttles Navy.
© 29Nov49; MP4819.
305. Dec. 2, 1949. 28 die in [Dallas] plane crash. Death marks the ballot [in elections in Colombia]. President at ease [at Key West]. Floods and storms sweep Northwest. New sky giant [Globemaster] takes a bow. French strike fizzles. Army gets [Lambert] trophy. Water ski bugs.
© 2Dec49; MP4942.
306. Dec. 6, 1949. Water shortage menaces East. Navy's skyrocket tops 700 mph. Five die, ten hurt in French air crash. Notre Dame noses out SMU by 27 to 20. Churchill is 75. Eagles rip Giants 24–3.
© 6Dec49; MP4943.
307. Dec. 9, 1949. Atlantic pact defense parley. Globe girdling record [made by Thomas Lanphier in 4 days, 23 hours]. Bumper herring crop [British Columbia]. Strong family [Bayerjon brothers in Canada]. Leon Hart gets trophy. Louis kayoes Valentino. Oregon five beats NYU. China's president [Li Tsung Jen] arrives in New York.
© 9Dec49; MP4944.
308. Dec. 13, 1949. Air Force tests [Chase XC–123] assault transport. Historic warship [HMS Implacable] sunk. The Shah of Iran visits Hoover Dam. German gymnasts compete. Jewelry, symbol of beauty. Merry Christmas, Santa's greeting to all of you.
© 13Dec49; MP4945.