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1946Aleksei Turovski, Estonian zoologist and ethologist[†]
Aleksei Turovski is an Estonian zoologist and ethologist, specialising in parasitology and zoosemiotics. In 1973, he graduated from Tartu University with a degree in zoology; since 1972 he's been working in the Tallinn Zoo. In 1976–2001, Turovski worked in the Estonian Marine Institute.
1946An earthquake of magnitude 8.0 hits northern Dominican Republic. One hundred are killed and 20,000 are left homeless.[†]
The 1946 Dominican Republic earthquake occurred on August 4 at 13:51 AST near Samaná, Dominican Republic. It was the largest earthquake to occur in the instrumental area in the Caribbean. It generated a tsunami that was observed as far as New Jersey. A total of 1,790 deaths were reported.
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arrives, Independence, Mo; greets friends; other activities; comment on pub reaction to his support of E Axtell against Repr Slaughter and J Walsh in primary contest
NYS: LI RR passenger train-freight engine collision, near Port Washington; 2 dead, 27 hurt
inspection rept on damaged Amer Farmer cited
Brit counter proposal on majority voting procedure noted
assailed by com delegates for handling of Palestine negotiations with Brit group
conf session proceedings described
Ireland and Portugal apply for membership raising new member bids to 6; other applications discussed
Former UNRRA Dir Gen Lehman urges UN to take over world relief task when UNRRA ends; warns of chaos unless plans are made at once; says UN underestimates relief needs; asserts Govts cannot finance their own needs
rental construction to be spurred by NHA lifting of price ceiling on new homes; Comr Foley comments
Gets L S Greenbaum rept upholding Nassau County action in Ferguson shooting case, Freeport; dismisses petition to supersede prosecutor and reopen case
Greek Premier in Paris Peace Conf s cites US Sen approval of Greek claims to Epirus area