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1933Faramarz Payvar, Iranian musician and composer (died 2009)[†]
Master Farâmarz Pâyvar was an Iranian composer and santur player. Payvar died on 9 December 2009 after a long struggle with brain damage. Although once perceived as marginal, the santur is now considered an important solo instrument in Persian classical music, largely as a result of his work. Over the course of his career, Payvar revolutionised its playing, led two major ensembles and made numerous recordings.
1933Richard Schickel, American journalist, author, and critic (died 2017)[†]
Richard Warren Schickel was an American film historian, journalist, author, documentarian, and film and literary critic. He was a film critic for Time from 1965–2010, and also wrote for Life and the Los Angeles Times Book Review. His last writings about film were for Truthdig.
1933In round 13 of a boxing match at New York City's Madison Square Garden, Primo Carnera knocks out Ernie Schaaf. Schaaf dies four days later.[†]
Boxing is a combat sport and martial art. Taking place in a boxing ring, it involves two people – usually wearing protective equipment, such as protective gloves, hand wraps, and mouthguards – throwing punches at each other for a predetermined amount of time.
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J Bryant and N Harvey arrested, charged with threatening to kidnap his second son for ransom, Roanoke, Va
Com of 19, in reply to Japan's last offer, demands written answer as to whether Japan accepts restoration of Chinese sovereignity in Manchuria, and warns against Jehol occupation; Japanese Govt spokesman says answer will be "No," Japanese press comments; War Office says Jehol occupation is none of League's business
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Ship reptd set afire by seaplanes; mutineers said to have taken to boats and surrendered to pursuing warships
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H W Goering sends official rebuke by telegram to Swedish newspaper of Goteborg for attacks on Chancellor Hitler; German envoy also protests; ed replies
plans to return to Cal via Panama Canal
COPENHAGEN, Feb. 9 -- The telegram sent by Hermann Wilhelm Goering, German Cabinet Minister, to the editor of the Goteborgs Handels-och Sjofarts-Tidning, one of the most influential dailies in Northern Europe, protesting against references to Chancellor Hitler, has caused a furor throughout Scandinavia.
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Appeals for $300,000 guarantee fund; lease expires May 31; P D Cravath sees his responsibility ended; natl reorganization plan abandoned
Sandy Point menaced by encroaching tides