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'48 appropriation bill signed
Hears Sec Marshall
Partition Council adopts 2-phase plan to divide army between Hindustan and Pakistan on communal basis; Brit comdr to head joint adm during interim period; April '48 date set for end of central authority; table listing communal make-up of current army; India bill slated for Brit Commons shown to Indian leaders in unprecedented move; S Patel urges press to avoid speculative repts on action
FARE: O'Dwyer special com rept urges rise to 8c; text of rept: backed by O'Dwyer: Estimate Bd seen adopting resolution; City Council right to put issue on Nov referendum discussed; Feb survey of pub opinion of rise noted; Transportation Bd opposes use of tokens
hotels raise permanent guest rates despite Housing Expediter rule; I A Schiller explains rule; NY Real Estate Bd repr C Davidson warns against excessive rises
1947Larry David, American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter[†]
Lawrence Gene David is an American comedian, writer, actor, and television producer. He is known for his dry wit, portrayals of awkward social situations, and brutally honest takes on everyday life. He has received two Primetime Emmy Awards as well as nominations for three Golden Globe Awards and six Screen Actors Guild Awards. He received the Writers Guild of America's Laurel Award in 2010.
1947Ann Taylor, Baroness Taylor of Bolton, English politician, Minister for International Security Strategy[†]
Winifred Ann Taylor, Baroness Taylor of Bolton, is a British politician and life peer who served in the Cabinet of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2001. A member of the Labour Party, she was Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolton West from 1974 to 1983, and Dewsbury from 1987 to 2005.