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1949Cheryl Campbell, English actress[†]
Cheryl Campbell is an English actress. She starred opposite Bob Hoskins in the 1978 BBC drama Pennies From Heaven, before going on to win the 1980 BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for Testament of Youth and Malice Aforethought, and the 1982 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Revival for A Doll's House. Her film appearances include Chariots of Fire (1981), Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) and The Shooting Party (1985).
1949Valentin Inzko, Austrian diplomat[†]
Valentin Inzko is an Austrian diplomat who served as the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2009 to 2021. He also served as the European Union Special Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2009 to 2011.
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Merchants who oppose retail price fixing by manufacturer contended here last week that public sentiment is shifting in their favor. They based this belief on decisions here and in other states against certain types of price fixing in the liquor industry.
BOSTON, May 21 -- Joe Dobson pitched a classy shut-out today as the Red Sox climbed over the Indians into sixth place by beating the world champions, 4 -- 0, before the largest seated crowd since Tom Yawkey took over ownership of the Boston club.
NOW that New York has existed for twelve days since "Home of the Brave" premiered at the Victoria Theatre, without any disturbance of the peace or even popular demonstration to mar its successful run, it is safe to assume that this picture, which has anti-Negro bias as its theme, is not going to cause a rebellion -- not in this community, at least.
AEC orders loyalty oaths and non-Communist affidavits for all participants; oath and affidavit texts; 29 Montefiore Hosp staff members defend Edelman's character
chart of indus output in '36
EVANSTON, Ill., May 21 -- Minnesota's Gophers hurdled their way, literally and figuratively, to their first Western Conference outdoor track title in history today as one new meet record was set.
Dad Vail, Boston Univ
PHILADELPHIA, May 21 -- Joe Kirkwood Jr., shot a course-record-breaking 66 today to take a commanding lead at the half-way mark in the sixth annual Inquirer invitation golf tournament with a 36-hole total of 134.
A new Metropolitan Baseball champion was crowned at Brooklyn College Field yesterday when, after a three and a quarter hour struggle, St. John's walloped the Kingsmen, 19 -- 6.
Dutra and Truman complete amity accord; Dutra hon, American States Orgn luncheon; leaves Washington; arrives, NYC