Stone-Tossing Prank Brings the Arrest Of 5 Philadelphia Society Merrymakers
By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
Held with 4 others for throwing stones at motorists and police
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July 17, 1939
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Policemen Patrol Beach When Lifeguards Strike
By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
Beach patrolled by police as lifeguards strike
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CHURHCHILL BACKING GAINING IN LONDON; Sunday Press Advocates His Inclusion in Government to Keep National Front
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apptmt advocated by Brit papers
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Kuhn, Bund Leader, Is Arrested On Auto Trip for Drunkenness; Spends 4 Hours in Lock-Up of Webster,Mass., Before His Friends Provide $54 Cash Bail --Charged With 'Cussing' Police
By Telephone To the New York Times
Held for drunkenness and swearing at policeman; jailed until friends provide bail
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LA GUARDIA URGES TEACHERS OF CITY TO REJECT PAY CUT; Says It Would Cover 'Perfidy of Politicians'--Favors Administrative EconomiesHE REASSURES PARENTSDeclares Public Will ForceLegislature to Keep OpenVital School Services
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LaGuardia advises teachers to reject pay cut; text; Campbell confident on kindergarten retention
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Notable Births
1939Andrée Champagne, Canadian actress and politician (died 2020)[†]
Andrée Champagne was a Canadian actress, pianist and politician.
1939Spencer Davis, Welsh singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2020)[†]
Spencer Davis was a Welsh musician. He founded the Spencer Davis Group, a band that had several hits in the 1960s including "Keep On Running", "Somebody Help Me", "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "I'm a Man", all sung by Steve Winwood. Davis subsequently enjoyed success as an A&R executive with Island Records.