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1931Algis Budrys, Lithuanian-American author and critic (died 2008)[†]
Algirdas Jonas "Algis" Budrys was a Lithuanian-American science fiction author, editor and critic. He was also known under the pen names Frank Mason, Alger Rome in collaboration with Jerome Bixby, John A. Sentry, William Scarff and Paul Janvier. In the 1990s he was the publisher and editor of the science fiction magazine Tomorrow Speculative Fiction.
1931Wayne Munn, American football player and wrestler (born 1896)[†]
Wayne Munn was an American professional wrestler and collegiate football player from the University of Nebraska. As a wrestler, Munn was a World Heavyweight Champion. His world title win is historic as it was the first time that a pure performer had won a world championship in professional wrestling.
Sends postcard to boy in hosp who had asked for Christmas card from her
Plan to end slums outlined by H Riegelman at meeting of Welfare Council
P M Warburg says they are psychological
Crain's inquiry continues; he asks wider powers
Illegal commitment of 77 minor girls in Women's Ct since 1926 revealed; blanket pardon sought
"Hunger march" staged; crowds fail to turn out; 2 patrolmen hurt, several Reds arrested
Plans for new London eve daily, with E Wallace as ed, reptd
Pius XI's encyclical on marriage
Chadbourne export quota accepted by Germany; Java opposes plan
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.--The Wickersham commission's report on prohibition, which has been completed and is now being put into shape for transmission to President Hoover,...
Ministry of Posts requests cessation of Soviet interference