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Finances
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$5,490,278 in relief fund; H D Gibson says much more than $12,000,000 will be needed; telephone cos and employes contribute; plea by Mrs V Astor
Call for second League Council session expected; Briand sends note to K Yoshizawa reiterating demand for withdrawal of troops by Nov 16; says China has fulfilled 5 demands; Dr A Sze sends 2 notes to League complaining of further Japanese encroachments on Chinese territory and asking League and U S action; Japanese delegation sends note to League saying Japan does not recognize validity of resolution for withdrawal of troop as it was not a unanimous decision
Sec Stimson, in lr to F P Walsh, refuses to grant N Y request that issues between Fed and State govts be adjusted before negotiations with Canada are begun; asserts Fed Govt has predominant legal rights over utilization of elec power; text of lr; Gov Roosevelt surprised at attitude
1931Leonard Herzenberg, American immunologist, geneticist and academic (died 2013)[†]
Leonard Arthur "Len" Herzenberg was an immunologist, geneticist and professor at Stanford University. His contributions to the development of cell biology made it possible to sort viable cells by their specific properties.
1931Gil Hill, American actor, police officer and politician (died 2016)[†]
Gilbert Roland Hill was an American politician, police officer, and actor, who was the President of the Detroit City Council. He gained recognition for his role as Inspector Todd in the Beverly Hills Cop film series. He was the runner-up in the 2001 Detroit mayoral election, losing to Kwame Kilpatrick.
1931Harold McNair, Jamaican-English saxophonist and flute player (died 1971)[†]
Harold McNair was a Jamaican-born saxophonist and flautist.
1931Diane Pearson, British book editor and novelist (died 2017)[†]
Diane Pearson was a British book editor and romance novelist, who has been translated into several languages.
1931Ike Turner, American singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer (died 2007)[†]
Izear Luster "Ike" Turner Jr. was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, record producer, and talent scout. An early pioneer of 1950s rock and roll, he is best known for his work in the 1960s and 1970s with his wife Tina Turner as the leader of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue.
1931Konrad Stäheli, Swiss target shooter (born 1866)[†]
Konrad Stäheli was a Swiss sports shooter who competed in the late 19th century and early 20th century and participated in the 1900 Summer Olympics and the 1906 Intercalated Games.