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State Dept repts Dulles may have cancer of neck; says external radiation therapy has begun
2d buzzing incident revealed; US says USSR fighters harassed C-97 Boeing transport flying at 12,000 ft, Berlin-Frankfurt, and forced pilot to drop below 10,000 ft, Apr 3; oral protests exchd
Gerosa revised estimate of gen fund revenues for 15 mos ending June 30 '60 shows lower tax yields because city will get 11 instead of 12 mos collections from some new taxes; Wagner says new taxes cannot be avoided, radio s; scores NYS Legis control over types of taxes for NYC; proposed tax on cigars and tobacco products dropped
France and GB agree to work together in Africa and end struggle for power among emerging nations, Premier Debre comment on his talks with Prime Min Macmillan, London
Recalls assn with R A Taft, s at dedication of bell tower in memory, Washington, DC
1959Fruit Chan, Chinese director, producer, and screenwriter[†]
Fruit Chan Gor is a Hong Kong filmmaker who is best known for his style of film reflecting the everyday life of Hong Kong people. He is well known for using amateur actors in his films. He became a household name after the success of the 1997 film Made in Hong Kong, which earned many local and international awards.
1959Kevin Lowe, Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and manager[†]
Kevin Hugh Lowe is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive, former coach and former player. Lowe was the vice-chairman of Oilers Entertainment Group until his retirement on August 2, 2022, having formerly served as head coach and then general manager of the Edmonton Oilers. As a defenceman, he played for the Edmonton Oilers and the New York Rangers from 1979 to 1998.
1959Emma Thompson, English actress, comedian, author, activist and screenwriter[†]
Dame Emma Thompson is a British actress and screenwriter. Her work spans over four decades of screen and stage, and her accolades include two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2018, she was made a dame (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to drama.
In 1959, the world population was approximately 2,965,950,351 people[†]