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Navy drops planned Home Fleet visit to Spanish ports because of anti-Brit riots over Gibraltar
lawyers and ins co execs see state compulsory liability ins putting 60-70% of lawyers out of business; contingent fees discussed, NYS Bar Assn conv
Eisenhower Econ Rept to Cong sees dip temporary; offers stability program; stresses confidence and alertness
Eisenhower's Econ Rept to Cong stresses need for liberal policy
Adams on plan to test televising daily lineup; city-wide system planned; would enable detectives to attend line-up without leaving commands; RCA and NY Telephone Co equipment to be used; permanent facilities seen costing $50,000
1954Terry Kinney, American actor and director[†]
Terry Kinney is an American actor and theater director, and a founding member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, with Gary Sinise and Jeff Perry. Kinney is best known for his role as Tim McManus on HBO's prison drama Oz.
1954Oprah Winfrey, American talk show host, actress, and producer, founded Harpo Productions[†]
Oprah Gail Winfrey is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and media proprietor. She is best known for her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, broadcast from Chicago, which ran in national syndication for 25 years, from 1986 to 2011. Globally, she is the richest Black woman and the wealthiest female celebrity. Dubbed the "Queen of All Media", she was the richest African-American of the 20th century and was once the world's only Black billionaire. By 2007, she was often ranked as the most influential woman in the world.
1954Walter Conrad Arensberg, American art collector, critic and poet (born 1878)[†]
Walter Conrad Arensberg was an American art collector, critic and poet. His father was part owner and president of a crucible steel company. He majored in English and philosophy at Harvard University. With his wife Louise, he collected art and supported artistic endeavors.
In 1954, the world population was approximately 2,685,894,860 people[†]