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The resignation of Chancellor Bruening at the request of President von Hindenburg raises sharply the question of the proper role of a titular Executive in a parliamentary system. However much the fact may seem to he belied by recent events, the President of the German Reich is a titular Executive.
B Eastman breaks 800 meter and 880-yd world's records
Mr. Dooley once remarked that, while the Constitution follows the flag, the Supreme Court follows the election returns. Whether that toe a libel or no, it is no reflection on the court to say that it is generally alive to the exigencies of the times. Take, for example, the increasing responsibilities of the Presidency.
The country almost audibly heaved a sigH of relief when the Senate finally pulled itself together and enacted the taxes necessary to balance the budget. The hill was far from perfect. Few will admit that it is even satisfactory, in the sense of distributing burdens equitably, or making sure that the estimated revenue Will in fact reach the Treasury.
1932Christy Brown, Irish painter and author (died 1981)[†]
Christy Brown was an Irish writer and painter. He had cerebral palsy, and this allowed him to write or type only with the toes of one foot. His most recognized work is his autobiography, titled My Left Foot (1954). It was later made into a 1989 Academy Award-winning film of the same name, starring Daniel Day-Lewis as Brown.
1932Dave Gold, American businessman, founded the 99 Cents Only Stores (died 2013)[†]
Dave Gold was an American businessman who established the 99 Cents Only chain of discount stores.