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June 29, 1947

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1947Richard Lewis, American actor and screenwriter (died 2024)^[†]

Richard Philip Lewis was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Lewis came to prominence in the 1980s and became known for his dark, neurotic, and self-deprecating humor. As an actor, he was known for starring in the ABC sitcom Anything but Love from 1989 to 1992, and for playing the role of Prince John in the 1993 film Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Lewis also had a recurring role as a fictionalized version of himself in the HBO comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm from 2000 to 2024.

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Headlines from June 29, 1947

Acting Profession Needs Stricter Weeding

By Helen Hayes

article on selecting theatrical talent

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Theatre Incorporated Adds Old Vic as Possible Import -- Other Items

By Lewis Funke

US tour plans

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MERCURY HITS 87.2 , HOTTEST OF YEAR; Little Relief for the Week-End, Seashore Resorts Crowded, Two Boys Drowned MERCURY HITS 87, HOTTEST OF YEAR

By Unknown Author

Jacobstein, J, swimming, Edgemere, NYC

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TWA Combining Its Three Regional Offices To Increase Both Economy and Efficiency

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ST. LOUIS, June 28 (AP) -- The board of directors of Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc., or Trans World Airline, has approved a reorganization plan that will center its administrative offices in Kansas City.

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TRUMAN EXPECTED TO SIGN EXTENSION OF RENT CONTROLS; Members of Congress Warn of Consequences of a Veto -- Wednesday Is Deadline TENANTS TO BATTLE RISES Groups in City Begin Drive on 'Voluntary' 15% Increase Allowed by the Measure TRUMAN EXPECTED TO SIGN RENT BILL

By the United Press

Pres Truman expected to sign bill

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Thaw Estate on Market

By Unknown Author

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AIR SAFETY BOARD DIRECTS CHANGES IN TAKE-OFF RULES; Airlines Start Work on New Regulations, Landis Predicts Good Reduction in Hazard FIRST REPORT TO TRUMAN Inspired by La Guardia Field Tragedy -- Plane Overloaded, Says Board Chairman AIR TAKE-OFF RULES ORDERED CHANGED

By Walter H. Waggonerspecial To the New York Times

air safety bd urges take-off rules revision, rept to Truman; Landis comments; sees revisions enforced by CAB within wk; other repts to follow; recommendations outlined

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134 APARTMENTS LEASED; Tenants Lease Suites in New Building on 57th Street

By Unknown Author

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REALTY MEN FIGHT TENANT BIAS BAN; State Leaders Say City's Law Against Discrimination Has Balked Huge Investments REALTY MEN FIGHT TENANT BIAS BAN

By Lee E. Cooperspecial To the New York Times

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HARVARD OARSMEN MAKE GREAT FINISH TO WIN AT SEATTLE; Score by Less Than Length in 5:49 -- Time Called Fastest Ever for 2,000 Meters YALE CREW FINISHES NEXT Washington Is Third, Six Feet Behind the Bulldogs -- Crowd Is Estimated at 110,000 HARVARD OARSMEN FIRST AT SEATTLE Looking Down on the Finish of the Washington Regatta in Seattle Yesterday

By the Associated Press

SEATTLE, June 28 -- A great Harvard crew with the delayed but devastating punch of a world champion boxer rowed to victory today in the second annual Lake Washington regatta in 5 minutes 49 seconds, said by regatta officials to be the fastest time ever recorded for 2,000 meters.

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AFL CALLS ILLEGAL TWO POINTS IN LAW; Will Advise Unions to Violate Ban on Political Spending and Red Disclaimer AFL CALLS ILLEGAL TWO POINTS IN LAW

By Joseph A. Loftusspecial To the New York Times

AFL lawyers will advise affiliates to violate ban on direct pol spending; about 90% advise refusal to file Communist-affiliation disclaimers; AFL will observe ban on certain pol contributions; will publish pol views

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BUSINESS INDEX DROPS IN WEEK

By Unknown Author

NY Times

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