Milestones, Jan. 1, 1934

Born. To Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako of Japan; a first son, fifth child; in Tokyo (see p. 15).

Born. To Walter ("Walt") Disney, 32, cinemanimator (Mickey Mouse, Three Little Pigs), and Lillian Bounds Disney: a daughter; in Hollywood, while Animator Disney was being awarded a medal for distinguished service to childhood by President Rufus von Kleinsmid of the University of Southern California. Weight: 8 Ib. 2 oz. Name: Dianne Marie.

Engaged. Dwight Filley Davis Jr., 26, only son of the onetime Governor General of the Philippine Islands, Coolidge Secretary of War and...

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