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June 1, 1946

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Stark Aide Recalls the Warning Of Roosevelt Pearl Harbor Eve; ROOSEVELT PHONED PACIFIC WAR PERIL

By William S. White Special To the New York Times

PEARL HARBOR: Sen Barkley hastily reconvenes Cong investigating com to hear Adm Stark testify on Capt H D Krick statement that Stark, returning from theatre on night of Dec 6, '41, received Roosevelt phone call warning on critical situation in Pacific; Sens Brewster and Ferguson protest Barkley action; indicate they will seek extension of inquiry, despite Repub Repr Keefe statement that he will not support their effort; com exec session to decide on accepting testimony; House and Sen vote to grant extension of time for rept to July 10

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Notable Births

Brian Cox (actor)

1946Brian Cox, Scottish actor[†]

Brian Denis Cox is a Scottish actor. A classically trained Shakespearean actor, he is known for his work on stage and screen. His numerous accolades include two Laurence Olivier Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award as well as two nominations for a British Academy Television Award. In 2003, he was appointed to the Order of the British Empire at the rank of Commander.

Notable Deaths

Ion Antonescu

1946Ion Antonescu, Romanian marshal and politician, 43rd Prime Minister of Romania (born 1882)[†]

Ion Antonescu was a Romanian military officer and marshal who presided over two successive wartime dictatorships as Prime Minister and Conducător during most of World War II. Having been responsible for facilitating the Holocaust in Romania, he was overthrown in 1944, before being tried for war crimes and executed two years later in 1946.

Historical Events

Ion Antonescu

1946Ion Antonescu, "Conducator" ("Leader") of Romania during World War II, is executed.[†]

Ion Antonescu was a Romanian military officer and marshal who presided over two successive wartime dictatorships as Prime Minister and Conducător during most of World War II. Having been responsible for facilitating the Holocaust in Romania, he was overthrown in 1944, before being tried for war crimes and executed two years later in 1946.