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January 5, 1928

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NICARAGUA FIGHTING ROUSES CONGRESS TO ATTACK POLICY; Administration Is Assailed in Senates and House as Navy Reinforces the Marines. 'WAR' IS DECLARED ILLEGAL Resolution by Heflin Denounces 'Imperialistic Tyranny--Nye Asks End of Aggression. HOUSE INQUIRY DEMANDED Meantime Forces in Field Prepare to Meet Sandino, Now Disclosed as Founder of "Republic."

By Special to The New York Times

Offers resolution for U S stand against use of armed forces to protect Amer investments in foreign countries and to proclaim doctrine of self-determination

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HONDURANS HAIL LINDBERGH IN CONGRESS AND PALACE; HOPS FOR NICARAGUA TODAY; POPULACE TAKES HOLIDAY Flier Is Welcomed at a Special Session of Congress. TWIN CITIES PAY TRIBUTE Lindbergh Sits in President's Chair While Reception Throng Applauds Him. HE INSPECTS HIS PLANE Expects to Take Off for Nicaragua Before Noon and ReachManagua About 2 P.M.

By Ik Shuman. Staff Correspondent of the New York Times. Copyright, 1928, By the New York Times Company. By Tropical Radio

Lindbergh in Honduras

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DIVERS GET 3 BODIES FROM THE S-4 WRECK; COOLIDGE FOR INQUIRY; Submarine Engine Room Gives Up First Dead--Lieutenant McGinley Was One. ALL OF THEM HAD DROWNED President Asks Congress for Authority to name a Board of Experts. NAVAL COURT UNDER WAY Officer Denies Need for Tenders During Dives--Favors Cold-Water Tests.

By Special to The New York Times

3 bodies brought to surface; Bratton introduces documents at opening of Naval Court; Lt F T Worden heard; Pres Coolidge asks Cong for authority to pick bd of experts

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Notable Births

Imtiaz Ahmed (cricketer)

1928Imtiaz Ahmed, Pakistani cricketer (died 2016)[†]

Imtiaz Ahmed PP, was a cricketer who played for Pakistan's first Test team in 1952 and in 40 subsequent Test matches. He played in Pakistan's first 39 Test matches, setting a record for the most consecutive Tests played from a team's inaugural match.

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

1928Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Pakistani lawyer and politician, 4th President of Pakistan (died 1979)[†]

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto NPk was a Pakistani barrister, politician and statesman who served as the fourth president of Pakistan from 1971 to 1973 and later as the ninth prime minister of Pakistan from 1973 until his overthrow in 1977. He was also the founder and first chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) from 1967 until his execution in 1979.

Denise Bryer

1928Denise Bryer, English actress (died 2021)[†]

Denise Bryer was an English actress, known for her voice roles on television and radio.

Walter Mondale

1928Walter Mondale, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 42nd Vice President of the United States (died 2021)[†]

Walter Frederick "Fritz" Mondale was an American politician from Minnesota who served as the 42nd vice president of the United States serving from 1977 to 1981 under President Jimmy Carter. He previously served as a member of the United States Senate from 1964 to 1976. He was the Democratic Party's nominee in the 1984 presidential election but lost to incumbent Ronald Reagan in an Electoral College and popular vote landslide.