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Eisenhower's appeal for 25,000 more Regular Army officers approved by Sen Mil Affairs subcom; distribution discussed; Eisenhower wants Colonels upped from 1,045 to 2,108; sees large Army required for upward of 25 yrs; reasons discussed
agrees to Sen Barkley request for unanimous consent to limit further debate on OPA bill after unsuccessful drive to kill OPA agency
Govt orders rationing; W S Churchill and Strachey comment, Commons; rationing method described
Truman repts 6-mos goal met; J W Snyder comments; texts
move to circumvent council veto seen; views on USSR veto use noted
1946Robert Asprin, American soldier and author (died 2008)[†]
Robert Lynn Asprin was an American science fiction and fantasy author and active fan, known best for his humorous series MythAdventures and Phule's Company.
1946Bruce Davison, American actor and director[†]
Bruce Allen Davison is an American actor who has appeared in more than 270 films, television and stage productions since his debut in 1968. His breakthrough role was as Willard Stiles in the 1971 cult horror film Willard. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and won a Golden Globe Award and an Independent Spirit Award for his performance in Longtime Companion (1989).
1946David Duckham, English rugby player (died 2023)[†]
David John Duckham MBE was an English rugby union player. He played 36 games for England, in three tests on the 1971 British Lions tour to New Zealand and for Barbarians F.C. in their 1973 defeat of New Zealand.
1946Robert Xavier Rodríguez, American classical composer[†]
Robert Xavier Rodríguez is an American classical composer, best known for his eight operas and his works for children.
1946Jaime Guzmán, Chilean lawyer and politician (died 1991)[†]
Jaime Jorge Guzmán Errázuriz was a Chilean constitutional law professor, politician, and founding member of the conservative Independent Democratic Union party. In the 1960s, he strongly opposed the University Reform movement and became an active organizer of the Gremialist movement. Guzmán vehemently opposed President Salvador Allende and later became a trusted advisor of General Augusto Pinochet and his dictatorship. As a professor of Constitutional Law, Guzmán played a significant role in drafting the 1980 Chilean Constitution. He briefly served as a senator during the transition to democracy before being assassinated in 1991 by members of the communist urban guerrilla organization group, the Manuel Rodríguez Patriotic Front (Autonomous).
1946Gilda Radner, American actress and comedian (died 1989)[†]
Gilda Susan Radner was an American actress and comedian.