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1942John Marsden, Australian lawyer and activist (died 2006)[†]
John Robert Marsden was an Australian solicitor and former President of the Law Society of New South Wales. He was known for his high-profile clients, his gay rights activism, and his victory in a defamation action against the Seven Network.
1942John Thaw, English actor and producer, played Inspector Morse (died 2002)[†]
John Edward Thaw was an English actor in television, stage, and cinema, best known for his television roles starring as Detective Inspector Jack Regan in The Sweeney (1975—78) and as Detective Chief Inspector Morse in Inspector Morse (1987—2000).
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Batavia repts Jap raids on Sumatra, Celebes and New Guinea non-mil points
33 sentenced in Bklyn espionage trial; trial and W G Sebold's role revd; Duquesne and Miss Stein leaving ct illus
Roosevelt announces 26 nations have signed United Nations Declaration
U S ships and planes reptd aiding N I defense
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Japanese take Manila and Cavite
Germans admit withdrawal
Maloyaroslavets falls
China, Australia, N Z and India adhere to United Nations Declaration
New concept pub by Dr A Rosenberg; Bavarian priests protest
Manila loss discussed