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August 20, 1931

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By Dr. Paul Bauer, Leader of the German Expedition To Kanchenjunga. Copyright, 1931, In North America By the New York Times Company

Ascent of Mt Kanchenjunga

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By Clarence K. Streit. Special Cable To the New York Times

Govts get Wiggin rept

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By Unknown Author

Declares moratorium on all foreign debts for 1931

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By Special to The New York Times

Meeting of Glens Falls, N Y, club

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Seeks appropriation of $100,000 for radio to equip cars and set up 3 stations

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1931Don King, American boxing promoter^[†]

Donald King is an American boxing promoter, known for his involvement in several historic boxing matchups.