The Wheeler-Lea Act of 1938 enlarged the scope of federal supervision of foods and drugs in the United States by regulating cosmetics and providing stiffer penalties.
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May 17 - Jean Gabin[?], actor (+ 1976)
May 21 - Fats Waller, pianist (+ 1943)
May 21 - Robert Montgomery, actor (+ 1981)
June 2 - Johnny Weissmuller, ...