Four of New York's five boroughs registered a composite gain of over 70 per cent in residential construction during the year's first quarter, according to L. Seth Schnitman, chief statistician of the F.W. Dodge Corporation, in a study made for ...

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1931Paul Almond, Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2015)^[†]

Paul Almond was a Canadian television and motion picture screenwriter, director, producer, and novelist. He is most known for being the director of the first film in the Up series.

1931Bernie Brillstein, American talent agent and producer (died 2008)^[†]

Bernard Jules Brillstein was an American film and television producer, executive producer, and talent agent.

1931John Cain Jr., Australian politician, 41st Premier of Victoria (died 2019)^[†]

John Cain was an Australian politician who was the 41st Premier of Victoria, in office from 1982 to 1990 as leader of the Labor Party. During his time as premier, reforms were introduced such as liberalised shop trading hours and liquor laws, equal opportunity initiatives, and occupational health and safety legislation.

Headlines from April 26, 1931

Mexico Holds Texas Fugitive.

HOPE TO REPLACE SCHOOL.; Alumni of La Salle Academy to Discuss Plan at Dinner.

BACK TO THE VILLAGE; "Precedent" Revives the Tradition of the Old Provincetown Theatre--The Case For Drama Off Broadway

Chicago's Wealthy Fire 'Buffs' Lose Alarms by Cermak Order

BUILDING HOLDS OFF IN CITY BOROUGHS; Residential Work, However, Increased in Four BoroughsOver First 1930 Quarter.

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