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Protest against appearance of Amer negro theatrical performers on Berlin stage
Adjournment of wife's suit; reconciliation hinted
Former foes repent and try to persuade him to remain Premier; de Selves, Herriot, L Blum and others confer with Pres Doumergue; question in debate as to whether Govt will be formed with inclination toward Right or Left; statements by Cazlas and R Peret
Opposes proposed Westchester Co charter at meeting of Supervisors in White Plains
1926Joe Franklin, American radio and television host (died 2015)[†]
Joe Franklin, born Joseph Fortgang, was an American radio and television host personality, author and actor from New York City. Franklin is noted for having the first talk show and inventing the format. His television series debuted in January 1951 on WJZ-TV, moving to WOR-TV in 1962, remaining there until 1993, one of the longest running uninterrupted careers in broadcasting history.
1926Mikao Usui, Japanese spiritual leader, founded Reiki (born 1865)[†]
Mikao Usui was the father of a form of energy medicine and spiritual practice known as Reiki, used as an alternative therapy for the treatment of physical, emotional, and mental diseases. According to the inscription on his memorial stone, Usui taught Reiki to over 2,000 people during his lifetime. Eleven of these students continued their training to reach the Shinpiden level, a level equivalent to the Western third degree, or Master level.