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1948Anita Pointer, American singer-songwriter (died 2022)[†]
Anita Marie Pointer was an American singer and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the vocal group the Pointer Sisters. She co-wrote and was the lead singer on their hit song "Fairytale", which garnered them their first Grammy Award in 1975. She was also the lead singer on many of their other hits, including "Yes We Can Can", "Fire", "Slow Hand", and "I'm So Excited".
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On Bavarian strike plans
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consumer goods and services, natl
Conf, Atlanta
SLRB orders R H Macy & Co not to carry out promise to give triple pay to employes who worked during AFL teamsters union United Parcel Service '46 strike, Retail, Wholesale and Dept Store Union hails decision
Subcomm on press freedom meets
House passes bill transferring power to authorize reclamation projects from Sec to Cong
CIO exec bd votes against supporting 3d party movement in '48 elections in belief it will weaken possibility of electing progressive Cong
Pres Truman rejects Hoover views
Sen Halpern proposes cities become self-insurers for benefits for munic employes, Legis