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Petrillo threatens to blacklist Springfield Munic Auditorium if non-union Boston Symphony Orch plays there; AFM past actions cited
battle reptd raging; Wash qrs silent; Adm Nimitz implies Allies still hold initiative; por; situation revd; map
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WITH THE BRITISH EIGHTH ARMY in Egypt, Aug. 9 -- A number of British officers who fell into German hands in the desert warfare have slipped out through the enemy's fingers, it was revealed today. They are now among their own comrades with tales of adventure and other things to tell and also able to fight again against their recent captors.
Moslems hold aloof from disorders
1942Speedy Duncan, American football player (died 2021)[†]
Leslie Herbert "Speedy" Duncan was an American professional football player who was a cornerback and return specialist in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Jackson State Tigers. Duncan played seven seasons with the San Diego Chargers, where he was a three-time AFL All-Star. He was also named to the Pro Bowl with the Washington Redskins. Duncan was inducted into the Chargers Hall of Fame and was named to their 40th and 50th anniversary teams.
1942Betsey Johnson, American fashion designer[†]
Betsey Johnson is an American fashion designer best known for her colorful, cute and whimsical designs. Many of her designs are considered "over the top" and embellished. She also is known for doing a cartwheel ending in a split at the end of her fashion shows.
1942Michael Pepper, English physicist and engineer[†]
Sir Michael Pepper is a British physicist notable for his work in semiconductor nanostructures.