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Many Poles revealed conscripted for fighting with Gers in USSR
CAIRO, Egypt, Sept. 3 -- Under constant bombardment by British artillery, German tank columns fell back today from some of their newly won positions in the Western Desert. British tanks and armored cars immediately retook the abandoned strongholds.
Praises valor of Amer youth in Internatl Students Assembly s; text
OPA to license packers and wholesalers to prevent evasion of present and future price rulings; repts nation-wide drive against price violators; lists injunctions to be filed
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Small detachments of Japanese troops have made new landings in the Southeastern Solomon Islands, the Navy announced tonight. These landing groups are being sought out and engaged by our Marines, the Navy said.
1942Raymond Floyd, American golfer[†]
Raymond Loran Floyd is an American retired professional golfer who has won numerous tournaments on both the PGA Tour and Senior PGA Tour, including four majors and four senior majors. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1989.
1942Jerry Jarrett, American wrestler and promoter (died 2023)[†]
Jerry Winston Jarrett was an American businessman, professional wrestling promoter, and professional wrestler. Along with his long-term business partner Jerry Lawler, he was a key figure in the history of professional wrestling in the Mid-Southern United States. Described as a "wrestling genius", he was inducted into the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in 2009.
1942Merald "Bubba" Knight, American singer[†]
Merald Woodlow "Bubba" Knight, Jr. is an American R&B/soul singer, best known as a member of Gladys Knight & the Pips. The older brother of lead singer Gladys Knight, Bubba Knight served as the unofficial leader of the family group, and was instrumental in handling the Pips' business matters. "Gladys Knight & The Pips" evolved out of The Pips.