Robert Paul Hawkins was an Australian motor racing driver. The son of a racing motorcyclist-turned-church minister, Hawkins was a capable single-seater driver but really made his mark as an outstanding sports car competitor driving Ford GT40s and Lola T70s. In 1969 Hawkins was included in the FIA list of graded drivers, an elite group of 27 drivers who by their achievements were rated the best in the world.

1937Robert Mangold, American painter^[†]

Robert Mangold is an American minimalist artist. His son is the film director, producer and screenwriter James Mangold.

Headlines from October 12, 1937

3 Independent Leagues Are Proposed by Horthy

A. F. L. AUTHORIZES EXPULSION OF C. I. O, CONDEMNS LEADERS; Denver Resolution Points to Quick Blow at Lewis's Miners and Hillman's Workers

Italian Aviators Assisting China Reported Recalled by Mussolini; Italian Aviators Assisting China Reported Recalled by Mussolini

JAPANESE PURSUE CHINESE IN NORTH; Invaders Expect Little Fighting Will Be Met Now in Drive to Yellow River

WINDSOR RECEIVED WARMLY BY NAZIS; SEES MODEL PLANT; He Is Taken Through Machine Works by Ley, Hears Concert and Eats Workers' Fare

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