Sunday, January 17, 1943

From the day

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The Headlines

Luncheon on Jan. 29 For Musicians Fund; Event to Acquaint Aides With Program of Organization

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There Are Such Things

Unknown Artist

The must-have

Slinky

On This Day

• World War II: Greek submarine Papanikolis captures the 200-ton sailing vessel Agios Stefanos and mans her with part of her crew.

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You Share a Birthday With

• Benjamin Franklin (1706)
• Muhammad Ali (1942)
• David Lloyd George (1863)
• Anne Brontë (1820)
• Al Capone (1899)

Slang

Tech Check

Colossus Computer, Slinky & Aqualung (Scuba).

Cost of Living (1940)