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Synopsis: Earthquake Shatters City Of Niigata, Japan, Senator Edward M. Kennedy Injures Back In Private Plane Crash, Queen Of England Attends Royal Ascot, Yesterday's Big Story: Remember Rationing During World War II?.. (read more)
Japan Earthquake Shatters City Of Niigata, Japan Japan suffers her worst earthquake in 40 years as the petroleum city of Niigata is almost destroyed by the tremors and a raging fire. Striking at 20 miles of the country’s West Coast, the earthquake destroyed 1,000 homes and damaged 30,000 others. Many people had to flee before the refinery fire as explosions threatened for more than 3 days.
United States Senator Edward M. Kennedy Injures Back In Private Plane Crash Misfortune strikes the Kennedy family once again. Senator Edward M. Kennedy is seriously injured when his private plane crashes in the woods near Southampton, Mass. Despite a broken back, doctors expect his complete recovery within eight to ten months.
England Queen Of England Attends Royal Ascot This is the place to go when you want to watch the nags; er, the thoroughbreds run. The Queen leads a posh crowd attending the Royal Ascot and many people actually watch the race.
YESTERDAY'S BIG STORY:
Remember Rationing During World War II? Remember food and gasoline rationing? How you needed coupons for shoes? Here’s a look at the home front during World War II when the 'battle of the tokens' was fought by housewives and storekeepers. You got 3 gallons of gas a week on an 'A' card, but the highways were empty. You saved on fats and tin and had money to spend, but nothing to spend it on.
United States A Message From The U.S. Marines The United States Marines are ready to defend us and we can help by buying U.S. Savings Bonds.