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Issues rept warning Soviet Govt that its anti-religious policy destroys hope of U S recognition; excerpts; list of sponsors of rept
Escape from charging elephant; takes films until others of party kill it
R I Randolph says world opinion is becoming more favorable
Condemned by Police Comr Whalen for police break-down in inquiry into A Rothstein murder
Death; career; por; tributes
1930David Dacko, Central African politician, 1st President of the Central African Republic (died 2003)[†]
David Dacko was a Central African politician who served as the first President of the Central African Republic from 14 August 1960 to 1 January 1966 and as the third President of the Central African Republic from 21 September 1979 to 1 September 1981. He also served as Prime Minister of the Central African Republic from 1 May 1959 to 14 August 1960. After his second removal from power in a coup d'état led by General André Kolingba, he pursued an active career as an opposition politician and presidential candidate with many loyal supporters; Dacko was an important political figure in the country for over 50 years.
1930Steve McQueen, American actor and producer (died 1980)[†]
Terrence Stephen McQueen was an American actor. His antihero persona, emphasized during the height of 1960s counterculture, made him a top box office draw for his films of the late 1950s to the mid-1970s. He was nicknamed the "King of Cool" and used the alias "Harvey Mushman" when participating in motor races.