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1946P. P. Arnold, American soul singer[†]
Patricia Ann Cole, known professionally as P. P. Arnold, is an American-born British-based soul singer. She began her career in 1965 as an Ikette with the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. The following year she relocated to London to pursue a solo career. Arnold enjoyed considerable success in the United Kingdom with her singles "The First Cut Is the Deepest" (1967) and "Angel of the Morning" (1968).
1946An American Overseas Airlines Douglas DC-4 crashes near Ernest Harmon Air Force Base in Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, killing 39.[†]
American Overseas Airlines (AOA) was an airline that operated between the United States and Europe between 1945 and 1950. It was headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
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Preparation of statement on US atomic policy for H A Wallace noted
Pres Truman entertains govs at White House
condition; birthday greetings and messages of sympathy received
Leaves West Coast shipping conf
Paris conf adopts French compromise plan on Free Territory of Trieste adm; opposition by USSR, Yugoslav and other Slav bloc nations discussed
supports competitive mil branches, s, Amer Legion
Sen Mead charges Gov Dewey betrayal of veterans
urges outlawing of atomic bomb, s, Amer Legion
War Dept seeks its support on modified universal mil training plan
would permit natl plants to use only denatured fuel for peaceful purposes
34 leaders form com to fight Communists infiltration, NYC; issue statement of philosophy and program