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Commerce
Navy supply bill passed by House and Sen
Eur angered by plan
German writers and scholars, in answer to appeal from French men of letters to work for peace, agree to seek better understanding
O E Goebel and others arrested, charged with mail fraud in sale of stocks
1931Peter Alliss, English golfer and sportscaster (died 2020)[†]
Peter Alliss was an English professional golfer, television presenter, commentator, author and golf course designer. Following the death of Henry Longhurst in 1978, as lead golf analyst for the BBC and an analyst for ABC Sports, he was regarded by many as the "Voice of golf". In 2012 he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in the Lifetime Achievement category.
1931Gavin MacLeod, American actor, Christian activist, and author (died 2021)[†]
Gavin MacLeod was an American actor best known for his roles as news writer Murray Slaughter on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and ship's captain Merrill Stubing on ABC's The Love Boat. After growing up Catholic, MacLeod became an evangelical Christian in 1984. His career, which spanned six decades, included work as a Christian television host, author, and guest on several talk, variety, and religious programs.
1931Len Newcombe, Welsh footballer and scout (died 1996)[†]
Bernard John Newcombe was a Welsh professional footballer who played in the Football League for Brentford and Fulham as an outside forward. He later returned to Fulham as a scout.