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1939Willye White, American sprinter and long jumper (died 2007)[†]
Willye Brown White was an American track and field athlete who took part in five Olympics from 1956 to 1972. She was America's best female long jumper of the time and also competed in the 100 meters sprint. White was a Tennessee State University Tigerbelle under Coach Ed Temple. An African-American, White was the first U.S. athlete to compete in track in five Olympics.
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Edison, C, Navy Sec
Hotaling, Burton L; O A Caldwell
HELSINKI, Finland, Dec. 30-- The gradual dwindling of the Russians' artillery fire and mass attacks on the Karelian isthmus yesterday and today seems to indicate that the invaders have been stopped, at least temporarily, by the Finns' massive Mannerheim Line.
Invites Repub leaders to Jackson Day dinner; promises nonpartisan s; comment
Some U S cities face liquor curbs
system extended to additional destinations
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Jews assailed by Hitler, New Yr's message; text
Field Marshal Goering threatens large-scale air raids to break blockade
Govt to guarantee capital and interest on all sums invested in specified industries