Julie Adams was an American actress, billed as Julia Adams in her early career, primarily known for her numerous television guest roles. She starred in a number of films in the 1950s, including Bend of the River (1952), opposite James Stewart; and Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954). On television, she was known for her roles as Paula Denning on the 1980s soap opera Capitol, and Eve Simpson on Murder, She Wrote.

1926Beverly Garland, American actress (died 2008)^[†]

Beverly Lucy Garland was an American actress. Her work in feature films primarily consisted of small parts in a few major productions or leads in low-budget action and science-fiction movies; however, she had prominent recurring roles on several popular television series.

1926Roberto Lippi, Italian race car driver (died 2011)^[†]

Roberto Lippi was a racing driver from Italy. He participated in 3 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, all of them in Italy, debuting on 10 September 1961. He started only one of these races, and scored no championship points.

Headlines from October 17, 1926

New Jersey Accountants to Meet.

Front Page 4 -- No Title

Diver Walks Five Miles Under Wafer At Hampton Roads to Show New Sport

GOOD AND EVIL; Philosophy Informing Drama at the Guild Theatre and the Neighborhood -- Playhouse GOOD IN CONFLICT WITH EVIL

Montclair to Open Chest Drive.

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