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Egyptian news agency repts Syrian Army in state of emergency; rept unconfirmed; Syrian radio says USSR will aid Syria if attacked by Turkey; Saud confs with Chamoun and Saudi Mideast Ambs, Beirut; Hussein summons Turkish, US and Brit Ambs, tells them Jordan would support Syria if attacked
Queen's party in Jamestown and Williamsburg; illus; she addresses Wm and Mary Coll; gives gifts to it and Williamsburg city; other activities
US Defense Dept weighs projects for unmanned space platform to circle and reconnoiter earth, for rocket to fly around moon and for other seemingly fantastic space vehicles to offset USSR feat; decides not to speed Vanguard; platform plan being mapped by Army; was outlined by von Braun in '56; USAF high-alt rocket firings (Project Farside) believed step toward moon rocket
Dulles, queried on adequacy of Eisenhower Doctrine, says it does not purport to be 'cure-all,' news conf
IRS probes expense allowances and bank deposits of Teamsters officials; Beck says he will stay as Teamsters pres until Hoffa's legal difficulties are cleared up
1957Eleftheria Arvanitaki, Greek folk singer[†]
Eleftheria Arvanitaki is a Greek folk singer. She originates from the island of Icaria. Arvanitaki has worked with musicians such as Cesária Évora, Arto Tunçboyacıyan and Ara Dinkjian. On 14 March 2010 Alpha TV ranked her the sixth top-certified female artist in the nation's phonographic era.
1957Nelson Barrera, Mexican baseball player (died 2002)[†]
Nelson Barrera Romellón was a Mexican professional baseball player, who at the time of his death led the Mexican League in career home runs (455) and RBIs (1,927). He was nicknamed El Almirante.
1957Lawrence Bender, American actor and producer[†]
Lawrence Bender is an American film producer. Throughout his career, Bender-produced films have received 36 Academy Award nominations, resulting in eight wins.
1957Antonio Galdo, Italian journalist[†]
Antonio Galdo is an Italian writer and journalist.
1957Steve McMichael, American football player, wrestler, and sportscaster[†]
Stephen Douglas McMichael, nicknamed "Mongo", "Ming", and "Ming the Merciless", was an American professional football player and professional wrestler. He was a defensive tackle for 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily for the Chicago Bears. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns and was selected by the New England Patriots in the 1980 NFL draft. After retiring from playing football, he wrestled in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and was part of The Four Horsemen stable.
1957Pino Palladino, Welsh bassist[†]
Giuseppe Henry "Pino" Palladino is a Welsh musician, songwriter, and record producer. A session bassist, he has played bass for a number of acts such as the Who, the John Mayer Trio, Gary Numan, Paul Young, Don Henley, David Gilmour, Go West, Tears for Fears, Nine Inch Nails, Jeff Beck, Adele and D'Angelo.
1957Vincent Van Patten, American tennis player and actor[†]
Vincent Van Patten is an American actor, former professional tennis player, and the commentator for the World Poker Tour.
1957Wilhelmina Hay Abbott, Scottish suffragist and feminist (born 1884)[†]
Wilhelmina Hay Abbott, also known by the name "Elizabeth Abbott," was a Scottish suffragist, editor, and feminist lecturer, and wife of author George Frederick Abbott.
In 1957, the world population was approximately 2,852,618,337 people[†]