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February 20, 1948

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Headlines from February 20, 1948

ALL U. S. PRODUCERS OF STEEL ANNOUNCE $5 A TON PRICE RISE; New Rates on Semi-Finished Products to Add Millions to Nation's Supply Bill ATTRIBUTED TO HIGH COST Action May Be Reflected Later by Increase to Consumer on Industrial Items All Democratic Producers of Steel Increase Prices by $5 a Ton

By Unknown Author

All domestic producers of steel announced yesterday price increases of approximately $5 a ton for semi-finished products. This will add many millions of dollars to the nation's steel bill immediately and may be reflected ultimately in higher prices for a broad line of industrial items, ranging from automobiles to small appliances.

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Notable Births

Pierre Bouchard

1948Pierre Bouchard, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster[†]

Pierre Émile Bouchard is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals. He was selected by the Canadiens in the first round of the 1965 NHL Amateur Draft.

Jennifer O'Neill

1948Jennifer O'Neill, American model and actress[†]

Jennifer O'Neill is a Brazilian-born American author, model, and former actress. After moving to the United States as an infant, she first came to prominence as a teenaged model, and for her spokesperson work for CoverGirl cosmetics, which began in 1963 and spanned three decades. She made her feature-film debut in the comedy film For Love of Ivy (1968), followed by a lead role in Howard Hawks's Western film Rio Lobo (1970).