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LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The British Government, at a lengthy Cabinet meeting today, approved a plan submitted by Sir Stafford Cripps, President of the Board of Trade, for expanding Britain's exports by another 40 per cent.
In a move to give Health Commissioner Israel Weinstein a "big stick" in his campaign to clean up the food industry, the Board of Health decided yesterday to license 4,000 delicatessen shops, box-lunch packers and caterers.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The State and War Departments announced tonight that British-American discussions would be held here early next month on Britain's request to be relieved of her present share of the cost of the occupation of Germany.
1947Larry Nelson, American golfer[†]
Larry Gene Nelson is an American professional golfer. He has won numerous tournaments at both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour level.
1947David Pountney, English director and manager[†]
Sir David Willoughby Pountney is a British-Polish theatre and opera director and librettist internationally known for his productions of rarely performed operas and new productions of classic works. He has directed over ten world premières, including three by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies for whom he wrote the librettos of The Doctor of Myddfai, Mr Emmet Takes a Walk and Kommilitonen!