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Evander Childs: youth gang raids class, beats 2 students apparently as result of earlier fight between 2 others; victims hold cases of mistaken identity; principal Halpern, Deputy Supt Greenberg comment
Eisenhower reptdly does not believe war is imminent and deplores recent repts that his mil advisers expect Communist attack by mid-April; reptdly hears Communists have not yet begun build-up-for major attack; reptdly ascribes war view to 1 officer or service; reptdly doubts Communists would attack before Asian-African conf; seen backed by Dulles and Natl Security Council; his displeasure at recent repts stressed
Harriman urges Legis approve Adm program, special message; notes state cooperation on program with NYC Mayor Wagner; program described; holds state needs minimum of 70,000 units yrly for next 10 yrs
Controller Campbell terms Eisenhower program financially objectionable, Sen subcom; warns on weakening Cong control over hwy bldg; wants program financed by normal Cong appropriations, not bond issues; program sponsor Case withdraws backing; offers substitute bill; terms; Sec Weeks sends Sen rept on 30-yr hwy needs; sees $297-billion outlay needed
some Bd members oppose giving Authority wide condemnation powers; query wisdom of relocating so many families
1955Earl Campbell, American football player[†]
Earl Christian Campbell, nicknamed "the Tyler Rose", is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons, primarily with the Houston Oilers. Known for his aggressive, punishing running style and ability to break tackles, Campbell gained recognition as one of the best power running backs in NFL history.
1955Gillian Conoley, American poet[†]
Gillian Conoley is an American poet. Conoley serves as a professor and poet-in-residence at Sonoma State University.
1955Brendan Gleeson, Irish actor[†]
Brendan Gleeson is an Irish actor. He has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, two British Independent Film Awards and three IFTA Awards, along with nominations for an Academy Award, three BAFTA Awards and five Golden Globe Awards. In 2020, he was listed at number 18 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors. He is the father of actors Domhnall Gleeson and Brian Gleeson.
1955Marina Sirtis, British-American actress[†]
Marina Sirtis is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Counselor Deanna Troi on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and four Star Trek feature films, as well as other appearances in the Star Trek franchise.
In 1955, the world population was approximately 2,740,213,792 people[†]