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1925Russell Hoban, American author and illustrator (died 2011)[†]
Russell Conwell Hoban was an American writer. His works span many genres, including fantasy, science fiction, mainstream fiction, magical realism, poetry, and children's books. He lived in London from 1969 until his death.
1925Stanley Karnow, American journalist and historian (died 2013)[†]
Stanley Abram Karnow was an American journalist and historian. He is best known for his writings on East Asia and the Vietnam War.
1925Christopher Zeeman, English mathematician and academic (died 2016)[†]
Sir Erik Christopher Zeeman FRS, was a British mathematician, known for his work in geometric topology and singularity theory.
House com submits World Court resolution with favorable recommendation
Cites rule on confession under implied threat in granting retrial for A J Pantano, convicted for murder of West End Bank messengers
Port Chester, N Y, to appoint two
Mali (Mrs), P, offers reward for return of rings missing from her home
Prof R Dart finds fossilized skull at Taungs, Africa; thinks it is missing link between man and ape
Holds up reappointment of Brig Gen W Mitchell pending explanation of statements in support of unified air service
Directs acquittal of L J Bondy and B Andrews, co-defendants in trial of C A Stoneham and E D Dier & Co on charges of fraudulent use of mails
CAVE CITY, Ky., Feb. 3. -- The story of William B. Miller, the Louisville Courier-Journal staff correspondent, who is leading the newest attempt to rescue Floyd Collins, follows:
Swindler obtains pouch of dividend checks from postal clerk by forged letter