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Radio s on armament limitation
questions O H Kahn on activities of Kuhn, Loeb & Co
President's unemployment organization com on pub works declares relief bond issue "unsound"; private initiative and accelera-of use of Govt funds urged
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.--The way was cleared for Congressional Sanction of President Hoover's moratorium before the Christmas recess when the Senate adjourned at 5 o'clock this afternoon, on motion of Senator Johnson of California, leader ...
Awarded to Dr T L Patterson and Dr F J Wright by N Y Academy of Sciences
1931Gisela Birkemeyer, German hurdler and coach (died 2024)[†]
Gisela Birkemeyer was a German hurdler and sprinter who won two medals in the 80 m hurdles at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics. During her career she set nine world records in the 80 m hurdles and in the 4 × 100 m, 4 × 110 yd and 4 × 200 m relays. She won 40 East German championships, mostly in the 80 m hurdles (1953–1961) and 200 m sprint (1956–1960). At the European Championships in Stockholm in 1958, she was third in the 80 m hurdles. In 1959, she was voted GDR Sportswoman of the Year.
1931Carlos Graça, São Toméan lawyer and politician, Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe (died 2013)[†]
Carlos Alberto Monteiro Dias da Graça was a São Toméan politician who served as the country's sixth prime minister.