Marshall Succeeds Byrnes; Ike Denies Political Ambitions 1947/1/9

1) Washington, DC: "Because of poor health, State Secretary James Byrnes steps down after the arduous task of fighting for peace. General Marshall, returning from China, is named to succeed him."
2) NY harbor pier fire in Weehawken; Tokyo fire
3) Ike Denies Political Ambitions - Eisenhower speaks
4) Sking Thrills - snow skiing, slalom, ski jump at intercollegiate meet
5) British Chelsea arts ball (complete newsreel).

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News & Politics

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• Marshall
• Byrnes
• Ike
• Eisenhower

[Hyvaerinen]

Thank God for the day Byrnes was out of office! One of the most powerful racists in the post-World War II era! - And Ike? Yeah right! You believe Al Gore has no political ambitions any longer?!