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February 18, 1947

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Headlines from February 18, 1947

SEVEN UNION CURBS REPORTED AS SET FOR BILL IN HOUSE; Labor Body Said to Be for Ban on Jurisdiction Halts, Some Boycotts, Mass Picketing FOUR AFFIRMATIVE PARTS Free Speech for Employers Is Included -- Fight Is Losing to Kill Industry-Wide Pacts Seven Union Curbs Are Reported To Be Agreed On for House Bill

By William S. Whitespecial To the New York Times

Hartley predicts House com majority approval of 7 proposals; list; discusses status of others; R D Campbell urges action to break up natl into local unions; G B Christensen urges Norris-LaGuardia Act revision; Nixon repts on Scranton field study, com hearing

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U. S. Gets News to Russians As Official Broadcasts Begin; Hour's Program Explains Our Government Set-Up, Offers Music -- Soviet Listeners Find Script Wordy but Interesting U.S. Gets News Through to Russia As Official Broadcasts Are Begun

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- An explanation of the structure of government in the United States, along with a few tips on its practical politics, and a news summary were included in the State Department's first broadcast to the Soviet Union today.

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Notable Births

Dennis DeYoung

1947Dennis DeYoung, American musician, singer, and songwriter[†]

Dennis DeYoung is an American singer, songwriter and keyboardist. He was a founding member of the rock band Styx and served as its primary lead vocalist and keyboardist from 1972 until 1999. DeYoung was the band's most prolific and successful writer, having been credited as the writer of more Styx songs than any other band member. DeYoung penned seven of the band's eight Billboard top 10 singles as well as a solo top 10 single.

Historical Events

First Indochina War

1947First Indochina War: The French gain complete control of Hanoi after forcing the Viet Minh to withdraw to the mountains.[†]

The First Indochina War was fought in Indochina between France and the Việt Minh, and their respective allies, from 19 December 1946 until 1 August 1954. The Việt Minh was led by Võ Nguyên Giáp and Hồ Chí Minh. The conflict mainly happened in Vietnam.