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Churchill on Brit strength; says U-boat attacks have been controlled; scores Germans for not attacking Brit fleet
The State Mediation Board succeeded yesterday in ending the walkout of 1,800 employes of the United Parcel Service, Inc., thus permitting resumption this morning of normal deliveries from 350 retail establishments, including most of the leading department stores and specialty shops in the city.
Gov Olson to push re-employment plan for all age groups
Franco seeks removal
Britain and France replied yesterday to the tender of good offices by King Leopold and Queen Wilhelmina and in effect put the issue of peace up to Chancellor Hitler.
1939Karel Brückner, Czech footballer and manager[†]
Karel Brückner is a Czech retired football coach.
1939Idris Muhammad, American drummer and composer (died 2014)[†]
Idris Muhammad was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He had an extensive career performing jazz, funk, R&B, and soul music and recorded with musicians such as Ahmad Jamal, Lou Donaldson, Pharoah Sanders, Bob James, and Tete Montoliu.