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June 30, 1947

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"News in Brief" from June 1947

This Universal “News in Brief” segment included three short news stories from June 1947. 3,000 seniors rallied in Washington, D.C., for a $1… read more

This Universal “News in Brief” segment included three short news stories from June 1947. 3,000 seniors rallied in Washington, D.C., for a $100 monthly allowance for all citizens over 60. Paris police struggled with labor union strikes and unrest. Also, President Truman appointee and M.I.T. President Karl Compton called for universal military service. close

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Program ID:: 323852-1
Category:: Vignette
Format:: Vignette
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Jan 17, 2015 | 2:30pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:: Feb 08, 2015 | 7:55pm EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

Jan 17, 2015 | 2:30pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Jan 17, 2015 | 9:16pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Jan 18, 2015 | 2:54am EST | C-SPAN 3
Jan 19, 2015 | 11:56am EST | C-SPAN 3
Feb 08, 2015 | 7:55pm EST | C-SPAN 3

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