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June 9, 1931

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FRANCE TO OPPOSE DEBT LINK TO ARMS; Danger of New War Seen in Suggestion That Germany's Burden Be Lightened. CUSTOMS UNION ATTACKED Semi-Official Paper Charges Attempt to Ruin Briand's Pan-Europe Plan. FRANCE TO OPPOSE DEBT LINK TO ARMS Germany Sole Beneficiary. Collaboration Agreed on. Briand to Be Attacked.

By P.j. Philip. Special Cable To the New York Times.by P.j. Philip

French semi-official paper says Germany tried to ruin Briand's plan by customs union proposals

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HOOVER'S DEBT CUT HINT HELD DEFINITE PROPOSAL; ARMS REDUCTION AWAITED; FOREIGN VISITORS SOUNDED Stimson Is Now Expected to Discuss Our Offer in European Capitals. CONGRESS HOSTILE TO PLAN Senator Bingham Sees Only a Moratorium Possible to Help Overcome World Slump. GERMAN DISASTER DOUBTED Washington Does Not Look for Plea for Halt in Payments Until Next Fall. Hoover's Hint to Debtors. See United States Involved. Doubt Reich Plea Soon.

By Richard V. Oulahan. Special To the New York Times

French comment on Chequers conf

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WAR ON CORRUPTION INVOKED BY SEABURY; He Tells Hobart Class Political Machines Can Be Beaten With Ideals and Convictions. FIGHT MAY TAKE 25 YEARS Hits Organization That Thinks It 'Is So Invincible It Can Withstand Even Exposure.' Far From Self-Government. WAR ON CORRUPTION INVOKED BY SEABURY Depends on Capacity of People. Can Overthrow Organizations. Ideals the Stronger Force. People Must Guide the State.

By Special to The New York Times

S Seabury s to graduating class

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Notable Births

Jackie Mason

1931Jackie Mason, American comedian, actor, and screenwriter (died 2021)[†]

Jackie Mason was an American stand-up comedian and actor.

Nandini Satpathy

1931Nandini Satpathy, Indian author and politician, 8th Chief Minister of Odisha (died 2006)[†]

Nandini Satpathy was an Indian politician and author. She was the Chief Minister of Odisha from June 1972 to December 1976.

Bill Virdon

1931Bill Virdon, American baseball player, coach, and manager (died 2021)[†]

William Charles Virdon was an American professional baseball outfielder, manager, and coach in Major League Baseball (MLB). Virdon played in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 through 1965 and in 1968. He served as a coach for the Pirates and Houston Astros, and managed the Pirates, Astros, New York Yankees, and Montreal Expos.