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analysis; adm and teacher posts dropped including that of Child Guidance Bur asst dir
Reynaud bars compromise with Germany; refers to Welles visit, radio s to U S; Goering predicts German victory; warns neutrals to stay aloof; activities in Germany
On Norton bill to amend Wagner Act
Allied determination was evidenced in both London and Paris yesterday. A reshuffling of Prime Minister Chamberlain's Cabinet brought Winston Churchill to the top as director of the armed services. [Page 1.] A broadcast to America by Premier Reynaud proclaimed the ...
Transferred from post of Postmaster Gen to Chancellorship of Lancaster Duchy
1940Richard Attwood, English race car driver[†]
Richard James David "Dickie" Attwood is a British motor racing driver from England. During his career he raced for the BRM, Lotus and Cooper Formula One teams. He competed in 17 World Championship Grands Prix, achieved one podium and scored a total of 11 championship points. He was also a successful sports car racing driver and won the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans race, driving a Porsche 917, the first of Porsche's record 19 victories at the famous race.
1940Sharon Sheeley, American singer-songwriter (died 2002)[†]
Sharon Kathleen Sheeley was an American songwriter who wrote songs for Glen Campbell, Ricky Nelson, Brenda Lee, and Eddie Cochran.