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Austin American in Austin, Texas

25 Nov 1949

Page 7

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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1949

Page

7

President Truman Enjoys Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner

President Truman celebrated Thanksgiving with a big turkey dinner at Blair House marking the end of a private weight loss contest with Major General Harry Vaughan and Brigadier General Wallace Graham. Vaughan and Graham remained uncommunicative about results, while Truman reportedly weighed about 180 pounds at the start and aimed for 175.

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Washington President Truman Mr. Truman Blair House Harry H. Vaughan Wallace H. Graham White House Graham Vaughan Washington Monument
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Relics Saved as Fire Destroys Holy Sepulchre Dome

Fire destroyed the main dome and cupola of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem as flames spread Thursday night. Relics were moved to safety, while Arab fire brigades, Jordan authorities, and international assistance battled the blaze amid disrepair from an earthquake years earlier.

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Jerusalem Church of the Holy Sepulchre Old City Jordan Amman Royal Air Force New Jerusalem Israel Abdullah
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