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1932Arnold Wesker, English playwright and producer (died 2016)[†]
Sir Arnold Wesker was an English dramatist. He was the author of 50 plays, four volumes of short stories, two volumes of essays, much journalism and a book on the subject, a children's book, some poetry, and other assorted writings. His plays have been translated into 20 languages, and performed worldwide.
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Country residence of J A Stillman destroyed
Socialist Party natl convention
Foreign policy
Hoover calls conf on shaping pub opinion to restore normal economic conditions
Arrangements completed for payment of $60,000 one imposed on H M Blackmer for failure to appear at trials
A Schwartz testifies on financial transactions with Sherwood and Walker
Election; Natl Socialists lose
House rejects O'Connor-Hull bill legalizing 2.75% beer under tax of 3c per pt; analysis of vote
300 Guardsmen ordered to East St Louis to preserve order among bonus marchers who seized Baltimore & Ohio R R train
Sen Borah refuses to help frame resubmission plank for Repubs
Poland charged by German leaders with plot to seize City at first opportunity; sokols accused of being drilled and armed for attack; Polish diplomatic mission charged with organizing espionage; Natl Socialist leaders deny they are involved in making trouble; statement by Acting Pres Wiercinski
Socialists vote conditional participation in Cabinet