2 million threatened by hot clouds from smoldering Mt Merapi, central Java; expert cites high death toll in '30-31 eruptions; 2,000 evacuated, Sangeang, Bali and Lombok after Sangeang volcano erupts; map

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1953Sandra Boynton, American author and illustrator^[†]

Sandra Keith Boynton is an American humorist, songwriter, director, music producer, children's author, and illustrator. Boynton has written and illustrated over eighty-five books for children and seven general audience books, as well as over four thousand greeting cards, and seven music albums. She has also designed calendars, wallpaper, bedding, stationery, paper goods, clothing, jewelry, and plush toys for various companies.

1953Wakanohana Kanji II, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 56th Yokozuna (died 2022)^[†]

Wakanohana Kanji was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Ōwani, Aomori. He was the sport's 56th yokozuna. He was popular with sumo fans and was well-known for his rivalry with Kitanoumi. After retirement, he became the head coach of Magaki stable. Due to poor health, he left the Japan Sumo Association in December 2013. He died of lung cancer in July 2022 at the age of 69.

1953James Smith, American boxer^[†]

James "Bonecrusher" Smith is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1981 to 1999 and held the WBA heavyweight title from 1986 to 1987.

Historical Context for April 3, 1953

In 1953, the world population was approximately 2,634,106,235 people^[†]

Headlines from April 3, 1953

President Submits Proposal For New Mobilization Unit; PRESIDENT SUBMITS MOBILIZATION PLAN

All-Star Show Greets G. I.'s on First Ship In From Korea; First Troopship Here From Korea; All-Star Show Eases Landing Wait

RIDGWAY ASSERTS PERIL STILL STANDS; Says Threat From 'Aggressors' Has Not Eased as He Marks NATO's 2d Anniversary Ridgway Warns the Peril of Attack From 'Potential Aggressors' Stands

2,000,000 Are Imperiled in Java By Dreaded Volcano's Hot Clouds; Dreaded Merapi Volcano in Central Java Threatens 2,000,000 With Its Hot Clouds

Notable Births

Historical Context for April 3, 1953