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February 22, 1938

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NAZI FETES GO ON IN AUSTRIAN CITIES; The Paraders Terrorize Jews in Vienna--Sing German Songs and 'Heil Hitler' CLASH WITH STORM CORPS Several Demonstrators Are Badly Beaten--Schuschnigg Calls Federal Council Nazi Demonstration Set NAZI FETES GO ON IN AUSTRIAN CITIES Socialists and Nazis Riot

By G. E. R. Gedyewireless To the New York Times

pol meetings, except Fatherland Front, banned after Nazis demonstrate, Vienna; Socialists and Nazis clash, Graz; Schuschnigg calls Fed Council

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Steve Barber

1938Steve Barber, American baseball player (died 2007)[†]

Stephen David Barber was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) left-handed pitcher. He pitched for the Baltimore Orioles and six other teams from 1960 to 1974. Barber spent his first eight years with the Orioles, where he compiled an outstanding 95–75 record as a member of the 1960's Baltimore Orioles Kiddie Korps of pitchers, all 22 years old or younger. He was the modern Orioles first 20 game winner.

1938Tony Macedo, Gibraltarian born English footballer[†]

Elliot "Tony" Macedo was a professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper, spending nearly his whole career at Fulham. He made 346 league appearances and played a total of 391 matches in all competitions. He ended his career in 1968 after suffering a string of injuries. Born in Gibraltar, he represented the England U23s.

Ishmael Reed

1938Ishmael Reed, American poet, novelist, essayist[†]

Ishmael Scott Reed is an American poet, novelist, essayist, songwriter, composer, playwright, editor and publisher known for his satirical works challenging American political culture. Perhaps his best-known work is Mumbo Jumbo (1972), a sprawling and unorthodox novel set in 1920s New York. Reed's work represents neglected African and African-American perspectives.