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February 24, 1933

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1933Judah Folkman, American physician and biologist (died 2008)[โ€ ]

Moses Judah Folkman was an American biologist and pediatric surgeon best known for his research on tumor angiogenesis, the process by which a tumor attracts blood vessels to nourish itself and sustain its existence. He founded the field of angiogenesis research, which has led to the discovery of a number of therapies based on inhibiting or stimulating neovascularization.

Ali Mazrui

1933Ali Mazrui, Kenyan-American political scientist, philosopher, and academic (died 2014)[โ€ ]

Ali Al'amin Mazrui, was a Kenyan-born American academic, professor, and political writer on African and Islamic studies, and North-South relations. He was born in Mombasa, Kenya. His positions included Director of the Institute of Global Cultural Studies at Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York, and Director of the Center for Afro-American and African Studies at the University of Michigan. He produced the 1980s television documentary series The Africans: A Triple Heritage.

David "Fathead" Newman

1933David "Fathead" Newman, American saxophonist and composer (died 2009)[โ€ ]

David "Fathead" Newman was an American jazz and rhythm-and-blues saxophonist, who made numerous recordings as a session musician and leader, but is best known for his work as a sideman on seminal 1950s and early 1960s recordings by Ray Charles.

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Headlines from February 24, 1933

DEBUCHI NOTIFIES STIMSON OF DRIVE; He Adds That Japan Will Not Go South of Great Wall Unless Forced to Do So. BUT CAPITAL IS CONCERNED Chinese Insist Jehol Must Be Defended -- Our Stand to Be Stated When League Acts. DEBUCHI NOTIFIES STIMSON OF DRIVE

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Amb Debuchi repts to Sec Stimson that Jehol drive has begun; says Japan will not go south of Great Wall unless forced to do so; Chinese Legation repts that Jehol must be defended; other powers notified

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AIR BOMBING IS INTENSE; Infantry, Artillery and Tanks Aid Onslaught on City in Jehol. KAILU ALSO IS ASSAULTED Drive Is Conducted in Bitter Cold -- China Rushes Two More Divisions North. NEW APPEAL TO LEAGUE Nanking Says "Human Lives Are Our Major Ammunition" -- No Illusions of Victory. Japanese Attack Chaoyang. 30,000 JAPANESE ATTACK CHAOYANG

By the Associated Press

Gov Tang Yu-lin of Jehol repts Japanese attack on Chaoyang starts after 3-day aerial bombardment; attack follows presentation of ultimatum to Nanking Govt and rejection; Chang Hsiao-liang's spokesman says Chang will resist; Gen Muto, Japanese Genarlisssimo, announces opening of Jehol campaign with Chaoyang and Kailu as 1st objectives; Chinese divs go north from Shanghaikwan; Chinese Natl Defense Council meets in Nanking; map

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