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White House spokesman says Pres Coolidge regards Stalker bill proposing mandatory prison sentences for dry law breakers as excessive punishment for all offenders
White House spokesman says Pres Coolidge discussed his appt as sec in Dec
Levine (Miss), Y, envelope snatched from her as she was leaving bank, J Aquino and J Di Pietro sentenced on charge of disorderly conduct
Official information given that Prohibition Comr R A Haynes will retire because of disagreements; former Police Comr Woods mentioned as successor; Asst Comr Jones a candidate; Comr Haynes reviews 5 years of enforcement
1925Gunnar Birkerts, Latvian-American architect (died 2017)[†]
Gunnar Birkerts was a Latvian American architect who, for the most of his career, was based in the metropolitan area of Detroit, Michigan.
1925Robert Cormier, American author and journalist (died 2000)[†]
Robert Edmund Cormier was an American writer and journalist, known for his deeply pessimistic novels, many of which were written for young adults. Recurring themes include abuse, mental illness, violence, revenge, betrayal, and conspiracy. In most of his novels, the protagonists do not win.
1925Abdul Hafeez Kardar, Pakistani cricketer and author (died 1996)[†]
Abdul Hafeez Kardar PP, HI was a Pakistani cricketer, politician, and diplomat. He was the first captain of the Pakistan cricket team and one of only three players to have played Test cricket for both India and Pakistan. Known as "The Skipper," Kardar led the Pakistan cricket team in its first 23 Test matches, spanning from 1952 to 1958, and later became the nation's foremost cricket administrator.