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July 10, 1947

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Notable Births

Arlo Guthrie

1947Arlo Guthrie, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actor[โ€ ]

Arlo Davy Guthrie is an American folk singer-songwriter. He is known for singing songs of protest against social injustice, and storytelling while performing songs, following the tradition of his father, Woody Guthrie. Guthrie's best-known work is his debut piece, "Alice's Restaurant Massacree", a satirical talking blues song of about 18 minutes that has since become a Thanksgiving anthem. His only top-40 hit is a cover of Steve Goodman's "City of New Orleans". His song "Massachusetts" was named the official folk song of the state, in which he has lived most of his adult life. Guthrie has also made several acting appearances. He is the father of four children, who have also had careers as musicians.

Historical Events

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

1947Muhammad Ali Jinnah is recommended as the first Governor-General of Pakistan by the British Prime Minister, Clement Attlee.[โ€ ]

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a barrister, politician, and the founder of Pakistan. Jinnah served as the leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until the inception of Pakistan on 14 August 1947 and then as Pakistan's first governor-general until his death a year later in 1948.

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Headlines from July 10, 1947

HOTEL RENT FREEZE; IS VOTED BY BOARD; NOW UP TO MAYOR Bill Is Expected to Become Law Next Wednesday After Public Hearing Is Held TEST IN COURTS FORECAST O'Dwyer Indicates He Will Act Promptly on Naming of 3-Man Commission HOTEL RENT FREEZE IS VOTED BY BOARD

By Robert W. Potter

Estimate Bd approves bill; pub hearing planned; Temporary City Housing Rent Comm proposed; Sharkey prepares rent law; J J Lamula asks Creedon to declare city control does not conflict with Fed or State law

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