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CANADA: resumes rationing to aid GB and liberated countries; 12% consumption cut expected; plans for black market prevention cited; ration noted
DEMOBILIZATION: critical discharge, score cut
CED estimates reconversion completed by Sept 1, '46
eyewitness survivor describes sinking of Houston and Australian cruiser Perth; cites reasons for high casualties
On atomic bomb effect on POWs under his med care, Nagasaki
1945JosĂ© Feliciano, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and guitarist[â ]
JosĂ© Montserrate Feliciano GarcĂa is a Puerto Rican musician. He recorded many international hits, including his rendition of the Doors' "Light My Fire" and his self-penned Christmas song "Feliz Navidad". Music genres he explores consist of a fusion of many styles, such as Latin, blues, jazz, soul and rock music, created primarily with the help of his signature acoustic guitar sound.
1945Gerard Henderson, Australian journalist and author[â ]
Gerard Henderson is an Australian author, columnist and political commentator noted for his right-wing Catholic and conservative views. He founded and is the executive director of The Sydney Institute, a privately funded Australian current affairs forum.
1945Mike Mullane, American colonel and astronaut[â ]
Richard Michael Mullane is an engineer and weapon systems officer, a retired USAF officer, and a former NASA astronaut. During his career, he flew as a mission specialist on STS-41-D, STS-27, and STS-36.