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June 8, 1933

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REICH KEEPS GAMES, GIVING WAY ON JEWS; Satisfies Olympic Committee by Promising Not to Exclude Them From Its Own Teams. BACKS DOWN COMPLETELY Sherrill's Insistence Carries the Day -- League Societies Score Anti-Semitism. OLYMPIC CONTESTS ARE KEPT BY BERLIN

By John MacCormac.WIRELESS To the New York Times.by John MacCormac

German Govt gives specific promise not to exclude German Jews from Olympics; official statement of proceedings; comment by T Lewald of German delegation; Germany relieved at approval of Berlin award

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Notable Births

Joan Rivers

1933Joan Rivers, American comedian, actress, and television host (died 2014)[โ€ ]

Joan Alexandra Molinsky, known professionally as Joan Rivers, was an American comedienne, actress, producer, writer and television host. She was noted for her blunt, often controversial comedic persona that was heavily self-deprecating and acerbic, especially towards celebrities and politicians, delivered in her signature New York accent. She is considered a pioneer of women in comedy. She received an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award, as well as nomination for a Tony Award.