Milestones, Jun. 10, 1940

Christened. Princess Irene Emma Elizabeth, youngest (ten months) daughter of The Netherlands Crown Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard zu Lippe-Biesterfeld; before a distinguished audience of British and Netherlands royalty, including King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (godmother) ; in Buckingham Palace, London.

Died. Walter Connolly, 53, beloved stage and screen actor, whose procession of whimsical and mellow characters mirrored himself; of a heart attack induced by overwork; in Hollywood. After 23 years on Broadway (The Late Christopher Bean, Uncle Vanya), he went to Hollywood in 1932, thereafter had more work than he could handle.

Died. Dr. Robert Russa Moton, 72, famed Negro educator,...

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