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September 15, 1946

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MOLOTOV WARNS WEST NOT TO TRY ANTI-SOVIET BLOC; Sees Peril of Another War in 'Attempts Against PeaceLoving Countries'SCORES ATTACKS ON VETOAustralia Also Denounced forProposing to Take TriesteControl From Council U.S. Policy Combated MOLOTOV WARNS ALLIES ON BLOCS Albania Accuses Italy Australia Is Denounced Soviet's Experience Stressed Greeks List Damages

By Lansing Warren Special To the New York Times

Molotov in s to conf pol comm warns Western Powers against anti-USSR bloc tactics; scores Australian attempts against Big 4 veto

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TRUMAN SUPPORTS BYRNES, SAYS POLICY IS UNCHANGED; EXPLAINS STAND ON WALLACE; SOFT ATTITUDE OUT President Says He Gave Approval Only to Right of Wallace to Speak NEW QUESTIONS RAISED Some Washington Observers Suggest Commerce Secretary May Consider Resigning Truman Reads Brief Statement Wallace Reaction Awaited PRESIDENT BACKS POLICY OF BYRNES Taft Questions Statement Only 48 Reporters Present Uproar Caused Truman Action

By Bertram D. Hulen Special To the New York Times

Sen Taft questions Truman statement

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Notable Births

Tommy Lee Jones

1946Tommy Lee Jones, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter[†]

Tommy Lee Jones is an American actor. He has received various accolades including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Mike Procter

1946Mike Procter, South African cricketer, coach, and referee (died 2024)[†]

Michael John Procter was a South African cricketer, whose involvement in international cricket was limited by South Africa's banishment from world cricket in the 1970s and 1980s. A fast bowler and hard-hitting batsman, he was regarded as one of South African cricket's top allrounders.

Oliver Stone

1946Oliver Stone, American director, screenwriter, and producer[†]

William Oliver Stone is an American filmmaker. An acclaimed director, tackling subjects ranging from the Vietnam War and American politics to musical biopics and crime dramas, Stone has received numerous accolades including three Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award, as well as a Primetime Emmy Award and five Golden Globe Awards.

Howard Waldrop

1946Howard Waldrop, American author and critic (died 2024)[†]

Howard Waldrop was an American science fiction author who worked primarily in short fiction. He received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 2021.