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Sen Smoot urges duty on Philippine sugar
flies from Miami to Belize, B H; por; map
Pres is amused by suggestion that he give a course in thrift at Aberdeen Univ, Scotland
Urges financial support for proposed Paris memorial to Amer soldiers who died in World War, before Bankers' Club
Declares 50% stock divd
1929Hal Blaine, American session drummer (died 2019)[â ]
Hal Blaine was an American drummer and session musician, thought to be among the most recorded studio drummers in the music industry, claiming over 35,000 sessions and 6,000 singles. His drumming is featured on 150 US top 10 hits, 40 of which went to number one.
1929Luc Ferrari, French pianist and composer (died 2005)[â ]
Luc Ferrari was a French composer of Italian heritage and a pioneer in musique concrète and electroacoustic music. He was a founding member of RTF's Groupe de Recherches Musicales (GRMC), working alongside composers such as Pierre Schaeffer and Pierre Henry.
1929Fred Sinowatz, Austrian politician, 19th Chancellor of Austria (died 2008)[â ]
Alfred Sinowatz was an Austrian historian and politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPĂ), who served as Chancellor of Austria from 1983 to 1986. Prior to becoming Chancellor, he had served as Minister of Education from 1971 to 1983 and Vice-Chancellor from 1981 to 1983.