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October 18, 1949

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George Hendrick

1949George Hendrick, American baseball player and coach[โ€ ]

George Andrew Hendrick Jr. is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder between 1971 and 1988, most prominently as an integral member of the St. Louis Cardinals team that won the 1982 World Series.

Gary Richrath

1949Gary Richrath, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (died 2015)[โ€ ]

Gary Dean Richrath was an American guitarist, best known as the lead guitarist and a songwriter for the band REO Speedwagon from 1970 until 1989.

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MARINE CHIEF SAYS DEFENSE HEADS TRY TO 'DESTROY' CORPS; Commandant Cates Tells House Group Strategic Decisions, Budget Cuts Are Used ARMY IS MAINLY ACCUSED Rule of Congress Over National Security Is Held Undermined -- Air Leaders Testify Today ' DESTROY MARINES' CALLED ARMY'S AIM MARINE CORPS COMMANDANT TESTIFYING AT HEARING IN WASHINGTON

By William S. Whitespecial To the New York Times

Gen Cates charges defense heads try to destroy Marine Corps by budget cuts and other methods; sees undermining of Cong authority over natl security if unification law circumvention continues, com

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