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February 22, 1929

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WAR BEGINS IN CHINA; NATIONALISTS FIGHT REBELS NEAR CHEFOO; Nanking Commander Wounded in First Shantung Battle to Quell Independence Move. SEVERAL GROUPS IN RISING Japan Is Accused of Aiding Chang Tsung-chang to Stir Up Revolt. AMERICA SENDS A WARSHIP Feng, by Moving Army of 30,000, Raises Fears That He Will Turn Against Nationalists. New Unity Is Tested. Feng is Doubtful Factor. BEGIN WAR IN CHINA; BATTLE NEAR CHEFOO Outbreak Shakes Optimism. TO RENEW CHINA-JAPAN TALKS Tokio Has Agreed to Waive Tsinan Compensation, Reports Say.

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Japan plans to renew conf

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$2,000,000,000 BANK, LARGEST INCOUNTRY, FORMED BY MERGER; Guaranty Trust and National Bank of Commerce Near End of Huge Transaction. NATIONAL CITY OUTRANKED Myron Taylor, Steel Executive, Is Credited With Being the Dominant Figure in Deal. STATEMENT READY MONDAY Skiscraper on Present Sites to House Both Is Reported Planned-- Share-for-share Exchange Seen. Resources of the Banks. Merger Regarded as Logical. Gained Prominence in Steel. Grew Largely Without Mergers. Alexander Power in Expansion

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Negotiations for merger with Natl Bank of Commerce near close; merger will result in $2,000,000,000 bank, largest in U S

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Notable Births

James Hong

1929James Hong, American actor and director[†]

James Hong is an American actor, producer and director. Known as one of the most prolific character actors of all time, he has worked in over 400 productions in American media since the Golden Age of Hollywood in the 1950s. In 2022, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the American film and television industries.

1929Rebecca Schull, American stage, film, and television actress[†]

Rebecca Schull is an American stage, film and television actress, best known for her role as Fay Cochran in the NBC sitcom Wings (1990–1997).