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September 12, 1952

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Headlines from September 12, 1952

MOSSADEGH BEGINS TALKS WITH BRITISH ON WEST'S OIL PLAN; Cautious Negotiations Started on Churchill-Truman Offer to Solve Iranian Issue ENVOY CALLS ON PREMIER Unexpected Meeting Explores Modifications Acceptable to Both Teheran and London IRAN AND BRITAIN SIFT OIL PROPOSAL

By Albion Rossspecial To the New York Times

TEHERAN, Iran, Sept. 11 -- Britain and Iran have entered into cautious negotiations designed to give the joint Churchill-Truman proposals for the settlement of the Iranian oil question an interpretation that may make it acceptable here, according to information obtained today.

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Notable Births

Gerry Beckley

1952Gerry Beckley, American singer-songwriter and guitarist[†]

Gerald Linford Beckley is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, and a founding member of the band America.

Neil Peart

1952Neil Peart, Canadian drummer, songwriter, and producer (died 2020)[†]

Neil Ellwood Peart was a Canadian and American musician and author, known as the drummer, percussionist, and primary lyricist of the rock band Rush. He was known to fans by the nickname "the Professor", derived from the Gilligan's Island character of the same name. His drumming was renowned for its technical proficiency and his live performances for their exacting nature and stamina. Peart earned numerous awards for his musical performances, including an induction into the Modern Drummer Readers Poll Hall of Fame in 1983 at the age of 30, making him the youngest person ever so honoured.

Historical Context for September 12, 1952

In 1952, the world population was approximately 2,584,086,339 people[†]