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G M Malenkov stresses Stalin belief in peaceful co-existence of capitalism and communism, Moscow Pravda; other Stalin birthday eulogies by Politburo members assail West
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Pres Truman says peace depends on freedom and faith, s, Arlington Natl Cemetery
US Sen Vandenberg favors sending US Amb if UN motion is withdrawn
1949Maurice Gibb, Manx-English singer-songwriter and producer (died 2003)[†]
Maurice Ernest Gibb was a British musician and songwriter. He achieved global fame as a member of the Bee Gees pop group. Although his elder brother Barry Gibb and fraternal twin brother Robin Gibb were the group's main lead singers, most of their albums included at least one or two songs featuring Maurice's lead vocals, including "Lay It on Me", "Country Woman" and "On Time". The Bee Gees are one of the most successful pop-rock groups of all time.
1949Robin Gibb, Manx-English singer-songwriter and producer (died 2012)[†]
Robin Hugh Gibb was a British singer and songwriter. He gained global fame as a member of the Bee Gees with elder brother Barry and fraternal twin brother Maurice. Robin Gibb also had his own successful solo career.
1949Ray Guy, American football player (died 2022)[†]
William Ray Guy was an American professional football punter who played for the Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). Guy was a first-team All-American selection in 1972 as a senior for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, and is the only pure punter ever to be drafted in the first round of the NFL draft, when the Raiders selected him with the 23rd overall pick in the 1973 NFL draft. He won three Super Bowls with the Raiders. Guy was elected to both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014. An eight-time All-Pro, Guy is widely considered to be the greatest punter of all time.