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...railroad announced last night that would operate two observation trains which will move up and down the shore of the Thamen during all three of the races. Diesel locomotives will propel the trains instead of the steam-powered iron which showered spectators with and cinders in the pre-war days...
During the war, the College made room rents proportional to the length of time a student lived in a room, but went back to the pre-war contract system last year. This system contains the paradox that ex-students have to pay full rent but are not allowed to live in their College rooms for the balance of the year...
...home rule dates from Skirmishes in the 70's to the wholesale revolt which began after World War II and which still goes on. France's cure for the Viet Namese problems is a semi-autonomous government headed by Emperor Bao-Dai, native monarch who had considerable pre-war support. But under the past which put Bao-Dai, in office last year, France retains control over Viet Nam's foreign policy and of the Viet Namese army in war-time; France keeps military bases and economics privileges which were bludgeoned out of Viet Nam During the years of colonial rule...
...Pre-War Train...
Consisting of regular bleachers built on standard flatcars, the pre-war train rode down the banks of the Thames, following each of the three races, ending up on a railroad bridge which spans the river at the finish line...