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Universal News, Volume 26, February 16, 1953
STEVENSON BIDS PARTY GIVE GOP “FAIR TEST”:
NEW YORK – Adlai Stevenson, Democratic Presidential Candidate, addresses the party’s Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner. In his first major speech since the campaign’s close, he counsels the party to be an enlightened opposition, and to give Eisenhower’s administration a chance to prove itself.
CHRISTINE COMES HOME:
NEW YORK – Christine Jorgenson, the ex-GI who went to Denmark and changed his/her sex, returns home to a clamorous reception by eager newsmen.
CHINESE NEW YEAR:
SAN FRANCISCO – The world’s largest Chinatown celebrates New Year, with the traditional Lion Dance, and an un-traditional fashion show from Old Cathay.
GREEK VETS HOME FROM KOREA:
GREECE – Greek soldiers return from service with U.N. forces in Korea. Distinguished for their valor in action, they’re greeted by tearful, joyous families and loved ones.
MARGI GRAS:
NEW ORLEANS – Pre-Lenten gaiety in the Crescent City’s famed Mardi Gras. Merry makers throng the streets in exotic costumes, gaily decorated floats on parade keynote the world famed carnival.
GIRL SCOUTS HONOR FIRST LADY:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the White House, Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes a member and honorary president of the Girl Scouts of America.
TRACK MEET:
NEW YORK – Sport thrills at the 65th AAU indoor track and field championships. In the 60 yard dash, Andy Stanfield is upset by the U. of Penn’s John Haines. Close competition in every event keeps the crowds cheering.
Universal News, Volume 26
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