death toll at 181; conditions, by states; Eisenhower praises rescue workers; ARC repts 260 disaster specialists aiding volunteers; ARC preliminary rept on homes destroyed and damaged, persons evacuated and food and shelter care; 27 Army Engineer field groups survey damage and make emergency repairs

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SOVIET FARMERS CALLED 'CONTENT'; U. S. Group Finds, However, That Russians Have Only 'Bare Necessities' SOVIET FARMERS CALLED 'CONTENT'

By the United Press

US delegates rept USSR farmers have only bare necessities but are content since they are living better than ever before; cite inadequate facilities; Lambert urges similar exch visits in other fields; J Strohm presents gifts to USSR delegates leaving for Washington; Matskevich s; delegates arrive, Washington

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1955Chiranjeevi, Indian film actor, producer and politician^[†]

Konidela Chiranjeevi is an Indian actor, philanthropist and former politician known for his work in Telugu cinema. Known as the "Mega Star", he is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. Chiranjeevi holds the record for the most "Industry Hits" in Telugu cinema, with eight films emerging as the top-grossers of their time—a feat unmatched by any actor in the industry's 100-year history. He is also celebrated as one of the finest dancers in Indian cinema. He has received numerous honours, including the Padma Bhushan in 2006 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2024 from the Government of India, as well as the IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year Award in 2022. His other accolades include the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, three Nandi Awards, and nine Filmfare Awards South, including the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Honorary Award. In 2013, CNN-IBN recognized him as one of "the men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema". In 2024, he was honoured with a Guinness World Record as the most prolific actor-dancer in the Indian film industry.

Historical Context for August 22, 1955

In 1955, the world population was approximately 2,740,213,792 people^[†]

Headlines from August 22, 1955

LATINS TO DISCUSS REDS; 20 Nations' Delegates to Meet in Rio Today to Map Fight

PRESIDENT QUITS CAMP; Eisenhower Drives to Denver With His Grandson David

New Indonesian Regime Displays Warmth to Nations of Free World; New Indonesian Regime Displays Warmth to Nations of Free World

FLOOD AREAS FACE HUGE RELIEF TASK; TOLL RISES TO 181; 6 Ravaged States Restoring Utility and Travel Lines -Guard Against Disease THOUSANDS LOSE JOBS Factories and Offices Shut, Some Beyond Repair -- Red Cross and U. S. Give Aid Flood Areas Face Big Relief Job; Death Toll in States Is Up to 181

SOVIET FARMERS CALLED 'CONTENT'; U. S. Group Finds, However, That Russians Have Only 'Bare Necessities' SOVIET FARMERS CALLED 'CONTENT'

Notable Births

Historical Context for August 22, 1955