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Maj Gen Irving says Col Blaik will stay as athletics dir and football coach; athletic programs will not be cut because of cribbing scandal
citizens groups protest, Elizabeth City Hall; Council Pres Boyle and Kirk demand closing; atty threatens Ct action; Union County Freeholders Bd urges removal
files motion for new trial based on new evidence concerning testimony of W Chambers, E Murray and on typewriter 'forgery,'
Fed Judge Kaufman threatens liquidation unless TWU agrees to necessary economies; TWU refuses
Truman, at news conf, says intent will be announced before Missouri primary deadline Apr 29; bars playing favorites; denies role in 'trial balloons' for Stevenson; seen unenthusiastic about Kefauver; bars role in Illinois primary; comments on Nangle statement Pres has earned right to rest; Stevenson says candidacy possibility is remote
1952Peter Tatchell, Australian-English journalist and activist[†]
Peter Gary Tatchell is an Australian-born British human rights campaigner, best known for his work with LGBTQ social movements.
1952Timothy White, American journalist, author, and critic (died 2002)[†]
Timothy White was an American rock music journalist and editor.
In 1952, the world population was approximately 2,584,086,339 people[†]