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GB invites Defense Mins of pact powers to London conf on defense; preparation for US tie seen; Manchester Guardian views discussed
LONDON, April 26 -- A happily married couple celebrated their silver wedding anniversary today. Because the husband was the King of England and the wife was his Queen it was a day of thanksgiving in which a nation and a commonwealth joined, but all the ceremony and pageantry could not hide its essential and affectionate simplicity.
Repr Isacson granted passport to visit Palestine
3 cos ability to pay increase discussed
1948Frank Abagnale Jr., American security consultant and criminal[†]
Frank William Abagnale Jr. is an American-French security consultant, author, and convicted felon who committed frauds that mainly targeted individuals and small businesses. He later gained notoriety in the late 1970s by claiming a diverse range of workplace frauds, many of which have since been placed in doubt. In 1980, Abagnale co-wrote his autobiography, Catch Me If You Can, which built a narrative around these claimed frauds. The book inspired the film of the same name directed by Steven Spielberg in 2002, in which Abagnale was portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio. He has also written four other books. Abagnale runs Abagnale and Associates, a consulting firm.
1948Josef Hickersberger, Austrian footballer, coach, and manager[†]
Josef Hickersberger is a former professional football player and former coach of the Austria national football team and Austrian club side Rapid Wien.
1948Kate Pierson, American singer-songwriter and bass player[†]
Catherine Elizabeth Pierson is an American singer, lyricist, and founding member of the B-52s. She plays guitar, bass and various keyboard instruments. In the early years, as well as being a vocalist, Pierson was the main keyboard player and performed on a keyboard bass during live shows and on many of the band's recordings, taking on a role usually filled by a bass guitar player, which differentiated the band from their contemporaries. This, along with Pierson's distinctive wide-ranging singing voice, remains a trademark of the B-52s' unique sound. Pierson has also collaborated with many other artists including the Ramones, Iggy Pop and R.E.M.