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1948Iain Hewitson, New Zealand-Australian chef, restaurateur, author, and television personality[†]
Iain "Huey" Hewitson, is a New Zealand-born Australian chef, restaurateur, author and television personality who moved to Australia in 1972. He is best known for his television involvement with Network Ten. He was also the face of supermarket chain BI-LO.
1948Linda McMahon, American businesswoman and politician[†]
Linda Marie McMahon is an American politician, business executive, and former professional wrestling executive who has served as the 13th United States Secretary of Education since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served as the 25th administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019.
1948Duke Robillard, American singer-songwriter and guitarist[†]
Michael John "Duke" Robillard is an American guitarist and singer. He founded the band Roomful of Blues and was a member of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Although Robillard is known as a rock and blues guitarist, he also plays jazz and swing.
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UN Charter ban on vetoing inclusion of issue in Council agenda noted
GB charges USSR with taking $7 billion in reparations from USSR zone
Israel rejects Bernadotte proposal to exch Negeb for W Galilee, rept to UN; cites importance to growth of State; silent on other parts of Bernadotte plan
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USSR blames Berlin crisis on western Allies alleged plan to split Ger
Repub Cong leaders Vandenberg, Taft, Halleck and Martin to make nationwide radio ss for Dewey; Dewey and Warren broadcasts also planned, from Midwest
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poor regis in NYC seen blow to Truman
Season ends in tie for 1st time: Boston and Cleveland to play single game play-off