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February 3, 1947

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JEWS IN PALESTINE BAR AID TO BRITAIN IN WAR ON TERROR; JEWS IN PALESTINE BAR AID TO BRITAIN

By Gene Currivan

mass evacuation of Brit women and children begins by air; most expected to go to United Kingdom; Jewish Agency pol dept head Mrs G Meyerson says agency has refused Brit requests for aid in tracking down terrorists because it objects to informer role; comments on evacuation order; tension continues in Jerusalem; Haganah offers aid against violence by underground provided Brit don't interfere; Rabbi Herzog visits Gruner jail cell to ask him to sign appeal; Haganah and Irgun members clash, Tel Aviv; 5 hurt

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Notable Births

Paul Auster

1947Paul Auster, American novelist, essayist, and poet (died 2024)[†]

Paul Benjamin Auster was an American writer, novelist, memoirist, poet, and filmmaker. His notable works include The New York Trilogy (1987), Moon Palace (1989), The Music of Chance (1990), The Book of Illusions (2002), The Brooklyn Follies (2005), Invisible (2009), Sunset Park (2010), Winter Journal (2012), and 4 3 2 1 (2017). His books have been translated into more than 40 languages.

Dave Davies

1947Dave Davies, English musician[†]

David Russell Gordon Davies is an English guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the English rock band the Kinks, led by his elder brother Ray, and the two of them were the only consistent members during their existence. Davies also sometimes undertook writing and/or lead vocals duties within the band, for example on the songs "Death of a Clown", "Party Line", "Strangers" and "Rats". He has also embarked on a solo career, releasing several singles during the late 1960s and has since released eight solo albums.

Stephen McHattie

1947Stephen McHattie, Canadian actor and director[†]

Stephen McHattie Smith is a Canadian actor. Since beginning his professional career in 1970, he has amassed over 200 film and television credits. He won the Genie Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Rocket, and a Gemini Award for Life with Billy.

Melanie (singer)

1947Melanie, American singer-songwriter (died 2024)[†]

Melanie Anne Safka Schekeryk, professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, was an American singer-songwriter.

Notable Deaths

Marc Mitscher

1947Marc Mitscher, American admiral and pilot (born 1887)[†]

Marc Andrew "Pete" Mitscher was a pioneer in naval aviation who became an admiral in the United States Navy, and served as commander of the Fast Carrier Task Force in the Pacific during World War II.