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Sutter County sheriffs deputies uncover 21st body; Sheriff Whiteaker says that he has no idea how many bodies will eventually be discovered, but that his men are presently exploring 3 new sites; County Superior Ct releases copies of affidavits presented by Whiteaker in his request for search warrant shortly before Corona's arrest; details
BRUSSELS, May 28 — The North Atlantic alliance moved today toward a more effective defense of its Mediterranean flank.
Conn Gen Assembly expected to approve legis permitting state lottery, pari-mutuel betting on horse racing and off-track betting in state; only legal forms of betting in state at present are bingo, raffles and certain bazaar games; legis, supported by Gov Meskill, is reptd to have widespread support among members of both parties
Lindsay attends ceremonies at new hq bldg marking end of brick work; illus
Music on My Birthday
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of May 26, 1971, covering May 29, 1971.
The Rolling Stones
Various Artists
Crosby| Stills| Nash & Young
Carole King
James Taylor
1971Ăric Lucas, Canadian boxer[â ]
Ăric Lucas is a Canadian former professional boxer.
1971Bernd MaylĂ€nder, German race car driver[â ]
Bernd Michael MaylÀnder is a German racing driver and current Formula One safety car driver.
1971Filipa Pinto, Portuguese politician[â ]
Filipa Maria Gonçalves Pinto is a Portuguese teacher, politician and member of the Assembly of the Republic, the national legislature of Portugal. A member of the LIVRE party, she was elected to represent Porto at the 2025 legislative election. She was previously a member of the Assembly between October 2024 and January 2025.
1971Jo Beth Taylor, Australian television host and actress[â ]
Joanne Rebecca Guilfoyle, known professionally as Jo Beth Taylor, is an Australian television presenter, actress and singer most well known for hosting three weekly programs at the same time in the 1990s on the Nine Network: Australia's Funniest Home Video Show (1993â1997), Hey Hey It's Saturday (1995â1997) and What's Up Doc? (1996â1997), before taking a hiatus from television for more than two years.
1971Rob Womack, English shot putter and discus thrower[â ]
Robin "Rob" Womack is a Paralympian track and field athlete from England competing mainly in category F55 throwing events. In 2012 he qualified as a member of the Great Britain team for the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London and took the bronze medal in the shot put.
In 1971, the world population was approximately 3,769,847,865 people[â ]