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3 S African blacks kill 2 whites and seriously injure 3d in Johannesburg garage; Govt, asserting weapons were of Communist origin, describe it as 'outburst of urban terrorism' (M)
Pres Carter's apparent softening of stand against B-1 noted; Carter illus (S)
Ray is placed in 'maximum custody' sec as authorities begin probe into escape; Douglas Shelton remains at large; Gov Ray Blanton calls on Fed Govt to take over Ray's custody; Corrections Comr C Murray Henderson comments on plans to strengthen security measures; illus; map (M)
Music on My Birthday
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of June 8, 1977, covering June 14, 1977.
Fleetwood Mac
The Beatles
Eagles
Soundtrack
Commodores
1977Boeta Dippenaar, South African cricketer[†]
Hendrik Human Dippenaar, known as Boeta Dippenaar, is a former South African cricketer who played all formats of the game. He is also a member of ACA African XI. He has played as a specialist batsman in most of his matches, and has played Test cricket in all batting positions from one through seven. He bats right-handed and bowls occasional off breaks.
1977Chris McAlister, American football player[†]
Christopher James McAlister is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats, earning unanimous All-American honors. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 1999 NFL draft, and played for the Ravens for 10 seasons before playing his final season with the New Orleans Saints.
1977Joe Worsley, English rugby player and coach[†]
Joseph Paul Richard Worsley, is a retired English rugby union player who played flanker for Wasps and England.
1977Robert Middleton, American actor (born 1911)[†]
Robert Middleton was an American film and television actor known for his large size, beetle-like brows, and deep, booming voice, usually in the portrayal of ruthless villains.
1977Alan Reed, American actor, original voice of Fred Flintstone (born1907)[†]
Alan Reed was an American actor, best known as the original voice of Fred Flintstone on The Flintstones and various spinoff series. He also appeared in many films, including Days of Glory, The Tarnished Angels, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Viva Zapata! and Nob Hill, as well as several television and radio series.
In 1977, the world population was approximately 4,217,863,796 people[†]