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His invention, "Moto-Vita," for regulating carburetion to obtain perfect combustion, used by F M Hawks on flight from N Y to Memphis; fuel consumption reduced 40%
Germany fails to return skull of Sultan Mkwawa to Gt Britain; replies to requests that skull is believed to be buried in Africa
Acuna identifies 13 policemen as "framers" in vice cases; Lieut P J Pfeiffer identified as impersonator of Inspector T J Ryan; girl victims testify at Appellate Div hearing; cost of "ring" to taxpayers estimated at $50,000 to $100,000 annually
W Green estimates increase of 360,000 in Nov with total at 4,860,000 laborers; Sen asks rept from Woods; D A Walsh offers bill for Fed Govt to match State funds; J Shouse charges Hoover delayed measures
Pres Hoover urges Cong to avoid appropriations for relief after next 6 mos
1930Ronnie Corbett, Scottish actor and comedian (died 2016)[†]
Ronald Balfour Corbett was a Scottish comedian and actor. He had a long association with Ronnie Barker in the BBC Television comedy sketch show The Two Ronnies (1971–87), becoming known for his meandering chair monologues, and starred in sitcoms such as No – That's Me Over Here! (1967–70), Now Look Here (1971–73), and Sorry! (1981–88).
1930Jim Hall, American guitarist and composer (died 2013)[†]
James Stanley Hall was an American jazz guitarist, composer and arranger.