William Thad Cochran was an American attorney and politician who served as a United States senator for Mississippi from 1978 to 2018. A Republican, he previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 to 1978.

1937Kenneth Colley, English actor (died 2025)^[†]

Kenneth Colley was an English film and television actor whose career spanned over 60 years. He came to wider prominence through his role as Admiral Piett in the Star Wars films The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983), as well as his roles in the films of Ken Russell and as Jesus in Monty Python's Life of Brian.

Headlines from December 7, 1937

Jersey City Police Halt Sit-Down and Riot; 'This Is Not Moscow,' Chief Tells Strikers

Chiang Reported Ready To Quit as China's Chief

INDIANS' TALISMAN RETURNS TO TRIBE; Museum Here Will Restore Sacred Bundle to Elders of Gros Ventre Clan

REICH WOULD RISK WAR FOR COLONIES, NEURATH INDICATES; He Is Understood to Have Told French Envoy Force Will Be Used if Necessary

OUR POLICY IN CHINA DEFENDED BY HULL; He Tells House Inquirers No Ground Has Been Found to Apply Neutrality Act

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