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August 31, 1932
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Headlines from August 31, 1932
M' ADOO TAKES LEAD IN CALIFORNIA VOTE; Pulls Ahead of Wardell and Four Trailers in Democratic Senatorial Contest. SHORTRIDGE RUNS SECOND Tubbs, "Dripping Wet," Tops List of 5 Republicans -- Senator Smith First in South Carolina. M'ADOO TAKES LEAD IN CALIFORNIA VOTE
McAdoo leading for Dem nomination; T Tubbs leading Repubs
Special Legislative Session on Job Relief To Be Called by Governor After Election
Roosevelt will call special unemployment-relief session after election
Decline in Drinking by Visiting Americans Gives Quebec Her First Deficit in 34 Years
Purchases by Amer visitors decline in Que Province
Eclipse Starts Here at 3:23; Reaches Maximum of 4:34
Notable Births
1932Allan Fotheringham, Canadian journalist (died 2020)[โ ]
Allan Fotheringham was a Canadian newspaper and magazine journalist. He styled himself Dr. Foth and "the Great Gatheringfroth". He was described as "never at a loss for words".

1932Roy Castle, English dancer, singer, comedian, actor, television presenter and musician (died 1994)[โ ]
Roy Castle was an English dancer, singer, comedian, actor, television presenter and musician. An accomplished jazz trumpet player, he could also play many other instruments. In a career as a versatile performer on stage, television and film, he became best known to British television viewers as long-running presenter of the children's series Record Breakers.