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March 25, 1930

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CAN MAKE DRY LAW WORK 'MEASURABLY,' WICKERSHAM HOLDS; "But," He Said in Testifying Before Senators, "Human Appetite Is Widespread." OPPOSES THE JONES LAW Its Severity Should Be Modified as "Contrary to Sound Policy," He Declares.ABLER DRY FORCE IS SEENFree Hand Urged for Mitchell inReorganizing Bureau to AssureMaximum Results. Sees a More Efficient Force. Says Temptation Is Great. WICKERSHAM HOLDS DRY LAW WORKABLE Says Sea Smuggling Continues. Advocates Free Hand for Mitchell. Thinks Taste for Beer Is Waning.

By Special to The New York Times

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Notable Births

1930David Burge, American pianist, composer, and conductor (died 2013)[†]

David Russell Burge was an American pianist, conductor and composer. As a performer, he was noted for championing contemporary pieces. The New York Times called him "one of America's important pianists," and his concerts were described as "an overwhelming experience" presenting "masterful artistry".

Carlo Mauri

1930Carlo Mauri, Italian mountaineer and explorer (died 1982)[†]

Carlo Mauri was an Italian mountaineer and explorer. Mauri was born in Lecco. Among his early climbs in the Alps two stand out: the first winter ascent of the via Comici route on the northern face of Cima Grande di Lavaredo; and the first solitary ascent of the Poire of Mont Blanc. Numerous expeditions abroad followed. In 1956 he reached the summit of Monte Sarmiento in Tierra del Fuego and in 1958, as a member of Riccardo Cassin’s expedition in Karakorum, he and Walter Bonatti made the first ascent of Gasherbrum IV.

Rudy Minarcin

1930Rudy Minarcin, American baseball player and coach (died 2013)[†]

Rudolph Anthony Minarcin [Buster] was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1955 through 1957 for the Cincinnati Redlegs (1955) and Boston Red Sox (1956–57). Listed at 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m), 195 lb (88 kg), he batted and threw right-handed.