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...Town News sold out its copies "in about an hour," Peter P. Itrato, Out of Town newsvendor, said yesterday...
...good, that the Irish might get to be friends with the British. To his former subjects, the King sent a touching message. "I pray that every blessing may be with you today and in the future," said His Majesty. "God Save the King" sang Anne Maggie Crowley, a Dublin newsvendor, as she elbowed her way through the crowds, carrying a scribbled poster: "King George recognizes Republic!" Shouts of "Good Old George" mingled with those of "Up the Republic!" Mused a smiling Dublin policeman: "Times have changed. If that auld one had sung 'God Save the King...
...grey-haired old newsvendor called her papers in the midst of desolation. "Me move?" she said. "I've 'ad this stand for 50 years and it'll take more than a fire to make me give...
...Hearty newsvendor cheers burst forth as Lord Lee resumed his seat. Then as Mr. Houghton rose the assemblage stilled, mouse quiet. Perhaps words of moment to the Peace of the World were about to fall. Ponderously the American Ambassador drew a folded sheaf of papers from his breast pocket, smoothed them, cleared his throat, adjusted his tortoiseshells and began to read: ". . . seize with pleasure this occasion to express my profound respect for the British press . . . admirable tone, balance and sense . . . the American press partially superseded by the use of radio during our national campaign . . . auspicious occasion . . . heartfelt thanks...
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