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1947Vyron Polydoras, Greek lawyer and politician, Greek Minister for Public Order^[†]

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1947Cal Schenkel, American painter and illustrator^[†]

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1947Philip Sugden, English historian and author (died 2014)^[†]

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1947Perfecto Yasay Jr., Filipino lawyer and Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines (died 2020)^[†]

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Headlines from January 27, 1947

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PRAVDA CONDEMNS REPUBLICAN TALKS; PRAVDA CONDEMNS REPUBLICAN TALKS Says Vandenberg and Dulles Bared Imperialistic Aims in U.S. Foreign Policy

GEORGIA IS WARNED OF FINANCIAL CRISIS; GEORGIA IS WARNED OF FINANCIAL CRISIS State Treasurer Bars Use of Funds Involving Recognition of Rival Appointees

CRASH IN DENMARK; GRACE MOORE: PLANE CRASH IN DENMARK ENDS BRILLIANT SINGING CAREER GRACE MOORE DIES IN BURNING PLANE Take-Off Mishap Fatal to Singer, Swedish King's Grandson, 20 Others DAKOTA CLIMBED STEEPLY U.S.-Built Liner, Operated by Dutch, Stalled as Veteran Pilot Tried to Right Craft

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