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- Stories 1–4: New Army Head Is Sworn in
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The original release sheet reads: 1. NEW ARMY HEAD IS SWORN IN: WASHINGTON - Forty-year-old Gordon Gray takes over as army chief. He is sworn in by Defense Secretary Johnson, as his predecessor Kenneth Royall looks on. 2. BEACH TREASURE: LOS ANGELES - A new monster beach cleaner comes up with a small fortune in coins, trinkets lighters shed by careless bathers. 3A/B/C/D. FAST SERVICE: ENGLAND - The elite of London's fleet footed waiters demonstrate how a bottle of bubbly can be gotten from here to there—with a few spills. / FIREMEN'S HOLIDAY: HOLLAND - At Eindehoven, the smoke eaters like water so much that they kick a ball around with high pressure streams, somebody makes a goal but they all get wet. / HOT ROD COPPERS: ENGLAND - At Hendon the police school shows to what extent they will go to nab speeders— through fiery hoops and obstacles. If you think you can get away from these riders, you're welcome to try. / THE ASCOT: ENGLAND - Another of Britain's racing classics is run off in an atmosphere of fashion, royal splendor and their majesties cheer home Lilali, who wins by a whisker in a tremendous finish. 4. HILLYBILLY AIR SHOW: VIRGINIA - So you don't own an airstrip, well the Thrasher boys will show you the easy way. One guy drives the car with a platform on top. The other lands on it. It's a cinch. Don't try it. (LOCAL – CANADA) INTERNATIONAL BOY SCOUT CAMPOREE. (LOCAL – CANADA) A.F. DAY CELEBRATED BY ALL CANADA.
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