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UNITED NATIONS, N. Y., Feb. 20 -- Israel called on Secretary General Thant today to make known what form of international action he had in mind to protect Israeli civil aviation from Arab commando attacks.
Some 90 drivers form cavalcade to demonstrate support for Councilman Low's bid for Dem nomination for Mayor; seek to show their appreciation for Low's efforts to team their problems when he moonlighted as cab driver in '67
Min Healey issues white paper on defense, estimates $5.438-billion spending in coming yr, $12-million less than last yr and 1st cut in 10 yrs; cut reflects GB's decision to withdraw forces by '71 from E of Suez and concentrate them in Eur; Healey says withdrawal proceeds smoothly; says new defense estimates put seal on transformation of Britain from world power to Eur power; says planned withdrawal from Persian Gulf must wait on pol developments in area
Ford Foundation pres Bundy defends grant, HR com hearing
AFL-CIO exec council approves establishment of natl union of policemen; pres Meany says he has been authorized to charter such union after interested policemen set up satisfactory const structure and have adequate commitments of affiliation from police orgns; says new orgn will have to give assurance that it will confine itself to its intended jurisdiction over state, county and local policemen; NYC PBA pres Cassese and aide N Frank discussed possibilities for setting up such union with AFL-CIO leaders in '67
Music on My Birthday
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of February 19, 1969, covering February 21, 1969.
The Beatles
Glen Campbell
The Beatles
Diana Ross & The Supremes With The Temptations
The Association
1969James Dean Bradfield, Welsh singer-songwriter and guitarist[†]
James Dean Bradfield is a Welsh singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. He is known for being the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. His cousin Sean Moore is also a member.
1969Aunjanue Ellis, American actress and producer[†]
Aunjanue L. Ellis-Taylor is an American actress. She has received several accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
1969Petra Kronberger, Austrian skier[†]
Petra Kronberger is an Austrian former alpine skier, who participated in all disciplines. She was the first female alpine skier to win in all five World Cup events.
1969Tony Meola, American soccer player and manager[†]
Antonio Michael Meola is an American former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper. He represented the United States national team at the 1990, 1994, and 2002 World Cups. From 1996 to 2006, he played in Major League Soccer, the U.S. top soccer division, where he obtained multiple honors. Meola is currently a radio host on SiriusXM FC.
1969Cathy Richardson, American singer-songwriter and guitarist[†]
Catherine Richardson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and narrator from the Chicago suburbs in Illinois. She is the lead singer for the band Jefferson Starship and her own Cathy Richardson Band, and has performed the Janis Joplin parts for Joplin's former band Big Brother and the Holding Company.
In 1969, the world population was approximately 3,619,491,579 people[†]