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JERUSALEM, Monday, Feb. 1 -Arabs penetrated Jerusalem's Jewish area for the first time last night and blew up the building of The Palestine Post, a Zionist organ and the only English-language newspaper in the country.
Correspondent D Middleton describes impressions
1948Ina Garten, American chef and author[†]
Ina Rosenberg Garten is an American television cook and author. She is host of the Food Network program Barefoot Contessa and was a former staff member of the Office of Management and Budget. Among her dishes are Perfect Roast Chicken, Weeknight Bolognese, French Apple Tart, and a simplified version of beef bourguignon. Her culinary career began with her gourmet food store, Barefoot Contessa; Garten then expanded her activities to many best-selling cookbooks, magazine columns, and a popular Food Network television show.
1948Al McKay, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer[†]
Albert Phillip McKay is an American guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. He is a former member of The Watts 103rd Rhythm Street Band and Earth, Wind & Fire. As a member of EW&F, during 2000, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He has also worked with artists such as Gene Harris, Patrice Rushen, The Temptations and Ramsey Lewis. McKay also leads his own band called the Al McKay All Stars.
1948Roger Williamson, English race car driver (died 1973)[†]
Roger Williamson was a British racing driver and a two time British Formula 3 champion, who died during his second Formula One race, the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort Circuit in the Netherlands.
