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February 13, 1932

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Headlines from February 13, 1932

Pope on Radio Asks Prayers for Peace; Celebrates Tenth Anniversary at Vatican

By Arnaldo Cortesi.wireless To the New York Times

Mass in commemoration of anniversary

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HIGHER INCOME TAX TENTATIVELY FIXED; GIFT LEVY FORECAST; House Committee Also for Rise in Corporation Levies in Effort to Balance Budget. NEW MILLS DATA ASKED Supplementary Proposals to Program Are Expected for Consideration Next Week. RAINEY SEEKS FIGURES Possibilities of a Manufacturers' Sales Tax Are Canvassed Without Result. COMMITTEE FAVORS INCOME TAX RISE

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Crisp announces Ways and Means Com has agreed tentatively upon certain items for new bill; Treats and Commerce departments asked to study possibilities of mfrs' sales tax

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Battle Crisis Seen as Japanese Ask British Cruiser to Move

By Special Cable to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Brit cruiser asked by Japanese to withdraw from Woosung mooring and move out of gun range

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FIGHTING IN SHANGHAI THREATENS TO WIDEN; FIRING WORST YET; Battle Preparations Under Way South of Foreign Area as Chapei Fight Goes On. OUR ENVOY IN PEACE ROLE Johnson, With the British and French Ministers, Confers With Opposing Officials. CHINA INVOKES ASSEMBLY AskS Last League Step Except Sanctions -- Council Delays Action Until Monday.

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likely to spread to areas south of settlement

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1932Susan Oliver, American actress (died 1990)^[†]

Susan Oliver was an American actress, television director, aviator, and author.

Headlines from February 13, 1932

Pope on Radio Asks Prayers for Peace; Celebrates Tenth Anniversary at Vatican

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Battle Crisis Seen as Japanese Ask British Cruiser to Move

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