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sleet, freezing rain impede traffic; bridges closed; subways delayed; auto accidents
US sees Gromyko proposal as move to bypass Atomic Energy Comm; plan to press vote on US atomic control plan
session; merged with other groups into Progressive Citizens of Amer
AFL union Local 219 threatens strike affecting 600 NYC apt bldgs; union recognition for bldg supts is main issue; Local 32-B pledges to respect picket lines; intervention by NYS Mediation Bd seen; strike may hit only few bldgs at a time; Realty Advisory Bd threatens dismissal to Local 32-B members refusing to work; Local 219 willing to arbitrate issues
1946Clive Bunker, English drummer and songwriter[†]
Clive William Bunker is an English rock drummer. He is best known as the original drummer of Jethro Tull, playing in the band from 1967 until 1971. Never a self-professed technical drummer, Bunker engaged with the essence of blues and rock 'n' roll, influenced by Ginger Baker and Mitch Mitchell. He was also inspired by Buddy Rich and the Hollies' Bobby Elliott.
1946Patti Smith, American singer-songwriter and poet[†]
Patricia Lee Smith is an American singer, songwriter, poet, painter, author, and photographer. Her 1975 debut album Horses made her an influential member of the New York City–based punk rock movement. Smith has fused rock and poetry in her work. In 1978, her most widely known song, "Because the Night," co-written with Bruce Springsteen, reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number five on the UK Singles Chart.
1946Berti Vogts, German footballer and coach[†]
Hans-Hubert "Berti" Vogts is a German former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga his whole professional club career and won the FIFA World Cup with West Germany in 1974. He later managed the national teams of Germany, Scotland, Nigeria and Azerbaijan.