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High Point Earns Unprecedented Publicity From National Swim Meet
The A A U Women's National Swimming and Diving Championship at City Lake drew nationwide attention from newspapers, radio, and newsreels. Eight national newsreel cameramen filmed events as divers impressed and Maurine O'Brien set a national backstroke record, while press facilities and a portable wirephoto transmitter showcased the event’s reach.
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