Sir Robert Geoffrey Edwards was a British physiologist and pioneer in reproductive medicine, and in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) in particular. Along with obstetrician and gynaecologist Patrick Steptoe and nurse and embryologist Jean Purdy, Edwards successfully pioneered conception through IVF, which led to the birth of Louise Brown on 25 July 1978. They founded the first IVF programme for infertile patients and trained other scientists in their techniques. Edwards was the founding editor-in-chief of Human Reproduction in 1986. In 2010, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine "for the development of in vitro fertilization".

1925George Gladir, American author (died 2013)^[†]

George Gladir was an American comics writer. Primarily known as a scripter for Archie Comics, he co-created that publisher's character Sabrina Spellman, with artist Dan DeCarlo.

Headlines from September 27, 1925

Standard Oil Group Sets Dividend Record; Third Quarter Cash Payments at 434,899,348

N.Y.A.C. RELAY FOUR SETS WORLD RECORD; Goodwin, Scholz, Tierney, Masters Smash 1 7/8-Mile Medley Mark at Travers Island.

A POET DISSECTS OUR MOVIES; Well-Known English Writer, After Visiting Hollywood, Makes an Unsparing Report of What He Found -- He Says That "Hick" Public Dictates, but Also Blames Writers and Producers A POET DISSECTS OUR MOVIES AND PRODUCERS

SURVIVOR'S STORY GIVES HOPE FOR 14; Kile Tells How Rush of Water Prevented Closing of Doors in Body of Submarine. BEST CHANCE IN THE STERN Another Rescued Man Says Commander Called in Vain After Crash for a Line. SURVIVOR'S STORY GIVES HOPE FOR 14

IN THEATRE IDIOM; " The Pelican" and "The Vortex" Well Suited to the Stage -- Qualities Of "'First Flight'"

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