Great Holiday Invigorates Millions

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

2029

Date Released

10 Aug 1950

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Marines Reinforce Korea
2. 2100,000 Pilgrims See Religious Hindu Festival
3. 3Great Holiday Invigorates Millions

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 3

Summary

Battle of Flowers amuses holiday-making thousands. Margate Artificial elephant tirelessly gives rides to youngsters. Folkstone Twenty seven Channel swimming aspirants give display in open-air bath. Brighton Mayor starts 750 mile cycling race to Glasgow. Hague Ernest Bevin reappears after convalescence - attending Brussels Treaty Powers’ Meeting. White City AS Wint just fails to beat half-mile record.

Keywords

Sport; Politics and government; Children; Customs and traditions; Science and technology; Local government; Diplomacy

Locations

Jersey

Length of story (in feet)

391

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