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November 24, 1955

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A.E.C. BARS A FEE FOR DIXON-YATES; REPUDIATES PACT; Counsel Cites Dual Role of Wenzell, Ex-Budget Aide -- Company Plans to Sue

By Edwin L. Dale Jr

AEC gen counsel Mitchell rules Dixon-Yates contract invalid because of Wenzell probable violation of conflict of interest laws; Govt will not pay fee unless forced by cts; Strauss informs Dixon who threatens ct action; Budget Bur had omitted Wenzell role from its 'full' rept on contract; Sen subcom testimony revealed elimination was at AEC insistence

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Notable Births

Ian Botham

1955Ian Botham, English cricketer, footballer, and sportscaster[†]

Ian Terence Botham, Baron Botham is an English cricket commentator, member of the House of Lords, a former cricketer who has been chairman of Durham County Cricket Club since 2017 and charity fundraiser. Hailed as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game, Botham represented England in both Test and One-Day International cricket. He was a part of the English squads which finished as runners-up at the 1979 Cricket World Cup and as runners-up at the 1992 Cricket World Cup.

1955Scott Hoch, American golfer[†]

Scott Mabon Hoch is an American professional golfer, who represented his country in the Ryder Cup in 1997 and 2002.

Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth

1955Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth, Swedish politician, Swedish Minister for Culture[†]

Lena Elisabeth Adelsohn Liljeroth is a Swedish politician who served as Minister for Culture and Sports from 2006 to 2014. A member of the Moderate Party, she was an MP of the Swedish Riksdag from 2002 to 2014.

Najib Mikati

1955Najib Mikati, Lebanese businessman and politician, 31st Prime Minister of Lebanon[†]

Najib Azmi Mikati is a Lebanese politician and businessman who served as the 52nd prime minister of Lebanon from 2021 to 2025. He previously served in this post as the 48th and 45th prime minister from 2011 to 2014 and in 2005. He previously served as the Minister of Public Works and Transport from December 1998 to 2003.

1955Takashi Yuasa, Japanese lawyer and author[†]

Takashi Yuasa is a Japanese lawyer and television personality. He belongs to the Horipro talent agency.

Historical Context for November 24, 1955

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