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February 11, 1926

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Washington Awaits Report.

By Special to The New York Times

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. -- At the Department of Labor it was explained today that so far the case of the Countess Cathcart has not been formally directed to the attention of officials here.

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Notable Births

Paul Bocuse

1926Paul Bocuse, French chef (died 2018)[†]

Paul François Pierre Bocuse was a French chef based in Lyon known for the quality of his restaurants and his innovative approaches to cuisine. Dubbed "the pope of gastronomy", he was affectionately nicknamed Monsieur Paul. The Bocuse d'Or, a biennial world chef championship, bears his name.

Leslie Nielsen

1926Leslie Nielsen, Canadian-American actor and producer (died 2010)[†]

Leslie William Nielsen was a Canadian-American actor and comedian. With a career spanning 60 years, he appeared in more than 100 films and 150 television programs, portraying more than 220 characters.