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WARSAW, May 30 -- The Soviet Government, in an effort to cover the Russian peoples' increased purchasing power as a result of the devaluation of the ruble, has ordered a considerable amount of consumer goods from Poland and Czechoslovakia, it was learned today.
Ramat Rahel shelled
FPC conditionally approves Trans-Continental Gas Pipe Line Co $151 million Gulf coast to NYC line; hearings revd; cos to be served listed
New York paid solemn tribute to the city's war dead yesterday in Memorial Day ceremonies and in prayers and sermons at the city's churches.
Arabs claim gains at Latrun
1948Svetlana Alexievich, Belarusian journalist and author, Nobel Prize laureate[†]
Svetlana Alexandrovna Alexievich is a Belarusian investigative journalist, essayist and oral historian who writes in Russian. She was awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature "for her polyphonic writings, a monument to suffering and courage in our time". She is the first writer from Belarus to receive the award.
1948John Bonham, English musician, songwriter and drummer (died 1980)[†]
John Henry Bonham was an English musician who was the drummer of the rock band Led Zeppelin. Noted for his speed, power, fast single-footed kick drumming, distinctive sound, and feel for groove, he is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential drummers in history.
1948Martin Hannett, English bass player, guitarist, and record producer (died 1991)[†]
James Martin Hannett was an English record producer, musician and an original partner/director at Tony Wilson's Factory Records. Hannett produced music by artists including Joy Division, the Durutti Column, A Certain Ratio, Magazine, John Cooper Clarke, New Order, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, and Happy Mondays. His distinctive production style embraced atmospheric sounds and electronics.
1948Duncan Hunter, American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician[†]
Duncan Lee Hunter is a retired American politician. He was a Republican member of the House of Representatives from California's 52nd, 45th and 42nd districts from 1981 to 2009.