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1949Orna Berry, Israeli computer scientist and businesswoman[†]
Orna Berry, is an Israeli computer scientist, high-tech entrepreneur, and senior executive in the Israeli science and technology industries. In 1996, Berry became the first woman to serve as chief scientist and head of the industrial R&D operation of the Israeli Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labour. She was awarded the "Yekirat Hanegev" award from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in 2012.
1949Claudia Kolb, American swimmer[†]
Claudia Anne Kolb, also known by her married name Claudia Thomas, is an American former competition swimmer, swim coach, two-time Olympic champion, and former world record-holder in four events.
1949Sebastian, Danish singer-songwriter and guitarist[†]
Knud Grabow Christensen, better known by his stage name Sebastian, is a Danish singer, guitarist and songwriter.
1949Lenny White, American musician[†]
Leonard White III is an American jazz fusion drummer who was a member of the band Return to Forever led by Chick Corea in the 1970s. White has been called "one of the founding fathers of jazz fusion".
H McCleland opens ERP-financed Neto valley irrigation project; urges speedy reform; J D Zellerbach says ECA backs reform, message; Communists protest police action, Montescaglioso
G F Kennan to make study tour linked with US policy rev
Quill arrives for conf; comments; AFL Motor Coach Employes exec J J Gormley lr to W Reid says transit men will seek legis on 40-hr wk unless bd acts
5-hr, 30-block tie up caused by motorists viewing Xmas tree, Rockefeller Plaza
Attends ch service, West Palm Beach
Hoboken sets 'Thirsty Thursday'; engineers reject proposal to release Greenwood Lake water for Wanaque Reservoir
Communist nations open drive against Western literature to halt cosmopolitanism
Vatican and Ital Govt plans for pilgrims outlined; include permit to use pilgrims' card as visa and special rules on lire exch
integration seen hurt by Brit refusal to end dual pricing; Brit and other moves to aid integration cited
Jane's Fighting Ships '49-50 ed predicts revolutionary warships; cites recent test craft and current naval programs
Educ Bd study shows elementary teacher shortage is almost over; Supt Jansen comments; 2,000 more teachers on all levels seen needed, '50-51