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March 25, 1928

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SENATE FIST FIGHT NARROWLY AVERTED; Tydings, Called Liar by Robinson of Indiana, Leaps From Seat, but Is Checked. SMITH BRANDED 'UNSAFE' As President, Robinson Says, He Would Get Us Into War-- To Continue His Attack. Both Rose in World War. Lies, Lies," Cries Robinson SENATE FIST FIGHT NARROWLY AVERTED Wilson Cabinet Men Named. Not "Discussing" Hughes. Walsh Denies Assertion. Exchange on Doheny Gifts. Says Democrats Will Dodge Oil. He Calls Smith Dangerous. Smith Is Held Evasive. Asks Why He Was Not Ousted. Links Walsh and Doheny. McAdoo's Name Brought In. Tydings Arraigns Robinson.

By Richard V. Oulahan. Special To the New York Times

refutations by Sens Tydings and Walsh

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LINDBERGH WEARY OF THE LIMELIGHT, BUT WON'T RETIRE; Tired of Souvenir Hunters and Being "Mauled," but Doesn't Know How to Escape. NEW AIR PROJECTS IN MIND? Not Unlikely, Says One Who Has Studied Him and Knows His Love of Adventure. HE HASN'T A MILLION YET The Facts Told in Contrast to Many Myths That Have Spread About the Young Man's Career. Tale of His Big Fortune. But He Hasn't a Million--Yet. The "Retirement" Story. LINDBERGH WEARY OF THE LIMELIGHT He Is Tired of "Mauling." Souvenir and Autograph Terrors. Crowd Perils He Faces. The Boyish Lindbergh. Has He Another Flight in Mind? Don't Tell Him to "Be Careful."

By Russell Owen. Copyright, 1928, By the New York Times Company

McGinnies, Jos A

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Notable Births

Jim Lovell

1928Jim Lovell, American captain, pilot, and astronaut (died 2025)[†]

James Arthur Lovell Jr. was an American astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and mechanical engineer. In 1968, as command module pilot of Apollo 8, he, along with Frank Borman and William Anders, became one of the first three astronauts to fly to and orbit the Moon. He then commanded the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970 which, after a critical failure en route, looped around the Moon and returned safely to Earth.

Gunnar Nielsen (athlete)

1928Gunnar Nielsen, Danish runner and typographer (died 1985)[†]

Niels Gunnar Nielsen was a Danish middle distance runner who equalled the world record over both 880 yards and 1500 metres. He represented the Østerbro-based club Københavns Idræts Forening throughout his career.

1928Peter O'Brien, Australian rugby league player (died 2016)[†]

Peter O'Brien (1928-2016) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played in the NSWRFL premiership for North Sydney as a winger.

Hans Steinbrenner (sculptor)

1928Hans Steinbrenner, German sculptor (died 2008)[†]

Hans Theodor Steinbrenner was a German painter and sculptor based in Frankfurt who focused on abstract figures in wood and stone. Many of his works are in public space.