Milestones, Jan. 5, 1948

Born. To Deborah Kerr, 26, copper-haired British cinemactress (Colonel Blimp, The Adventuress), who has thus far survived her M-G-Metamorphosis into a Hollywood star (The Hucksters), and Anthony Bartley, 28, ace Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain: their first child, a daughter; in Los Angeles. Name: Melanie Jane Bartley. Weight: 7 Ibs. 13 oz.

Married. Philippe Henri Xavier Antoine de Gaulle, 26, French naval lieutenant, only son of Charles de Gaulle; and Henriette Marie Josephe Clemence de Montalembert, 19, svelte daughter of one of France's first families; in Poncin, France.

Married. Alison Stilwell,...

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