Deliverance by James Dickey (in 2001, named as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century, as chosen by the editorial board of the Modern Library.)
... biscuit[?] producer (+ 1985)
April 3 - Sally Rand[?], dancer (+ 1979)
April 7 - Ralph Bunche[?], diplomat, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
April 16 - Fifi ...