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1948Bob Champion, English jockey[†]
Robert Champion is an English former jump jockey, who won the 1981 Grand National on Aldaniti. His triumph, while recovering from cancer, was made into the 1984 film Champions, with John Hurt portraying Champion. The film is based on Champion's book Champion's Story, which he wrote with close friend, racing journalist and broadcaster Jonathan Powell.
1948Sandra Post, Canadian golfer and sportscaster[†]
Sandra Post, is a retired professional golfer, the first Canadian to play on the LPGA Tour. In 1968 at age 20 in her rookie professional year, she won a women's major – the LPGA Championship, and was the youngest player at the time to win a major.
1948Jürgen Sparwasser, German footballer and manager[†]
Jürgen Sparwasser is a retired German football player and, later, briefly a football manager.
GB halts arms shipments to Arab States
Manhattan apt bldg service employes get wage rise; H W Howell Jr says wages may be cut if rents do not rise; D Sullivan says union backs owners
Security Council leaves decision on disputed clauses to Bernadotte
Comr Murtagh rept on Welfare Dept study charges relief funds misuse by recipients and undue influence on Dept policies by UPWA; change in Dept labor policies seen; rept outlined
Greenwald convicted on 10 counts
US House com rejects Adm request for $150 million to aid recovery of Japan, Korea and Ryukyus
Gov Dewey orders inquiry by Comr Corsi; G A Holmstrom, for 3, Wolchok and local counsel S A Neuberger oppose NYS intervention; store and Corsi office comment
Dr R B Fosdick on gap between man's scientific knowledge and moral values
ST. JOHN'S, June 3 -- St. John's and the surrounding Avalon settlements polled heavily for responsible government today, with the vote for confederation less than 30 per cent and that for commission lagging far in the rear. However, votes coming in from outside districts indicated a strong leaning toward confederation and the initial lead for self-government was being sharply reduced.
ST. JOHN'S, Nfld., Friday, June 4 -- A proposal to establish responsible self-government in Newfoundland led early today in returns from yesterday's referendum on this island's future.
Egyptian navy shells Caesarea; battle rages near Isdud; both sides claim gains; Haganah enters Jenin; downs 2 Egyptian bombers raiding Tel Aviv; Iraq claims Muqeibila with 85 Israeli casualties; Israel bombs Nablus
Truman leaves Washington on cross-country speaking tour; itinerary and ss revisions noted; Pres party members; politicians not on train; comment on tour expenses