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Scientific and tech mission to be attached to London embassy, headed by Dr E A Evans Jr; similar missions in other capitals planned
Dr C E Warne, consultant to Council of Econ Advisers, refuses to sign loyalty questionnaire; charges violation of dem traditions
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1947Deidre Hall, American actress[†]
Deidre Hall is an American actress and model. She is best known for her portrayal of Marlena Evans on the NBC/Peacock daytime drama Days of Our Lives, whom she has played for over 45 years.
1947Frank Shorter, American runner and sportscaster[†]
Frank Charles Shorter is an American former long-distance runner who won the gold medal in the marathon at the 1972 Summer Olympics and the silver medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics. His Olympic success, along with the achievements of other American runners, is credited with igniting the running boom in the United States during the 1970s.
1947Herman Van Rompuy, Belgian academic and politician, 66th Prime Minister of Belgium[†]
Herman Achille, Count Van Rompuy is a Belgian politician who served as Prime Minister of Belgium from 2008 to 2009, and later as the first permanent President of the European Council from 2009 to 2014.