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August 3, 1947

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MEMOIRS: THE PERSONAL TOUCH; A Promise of Forthcoming Reminiscences Suggests a Look Into a Lively Heritage Memoirs and Reminiscences: The Personal Touch

By Henry Steele Commager

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Terror; AS TERROR AND COUNTER-TERROR MOUNT IN THE HOLY LAND

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Lays Siege in Palestine As the first glow of dawn tinted the hills of Judea last Tuesday three Jewish terrorists were led one by one to the gallows at Acre Central Prison in northern Palestine. They were hanged by the British Government of Palestine for participation in a jail delivery at the same prison three months ago.

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MR. HERD DEFENDS HIS SUBSIDY IDEA; He Calls It Part of a Long-Term Investment In the Theatre

By JAMES MERRILL HERD

J M Herd lr on his playwright plan

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OUTPUT INCREASED OF KILN PRODUCTS; Brick and Tile Makers Step Up Production to Offset Loss at Closed Plants

By Unknown Author

On brick and tile indus

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Major Sports Results

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MET AMATEUR

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Notable Births

1947Ralph Wright, English footballer (died 2020)^[†]

Ralph Wright was an English professional footballer who played as a defender and midfielder. Active in England and the United States, Wright made over 200 appearances in an 8-year career.