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Sec Mills pictures Roosevelt as routine Gov; says he is not qualified for Pres, and accuses him of meanness in criticizing Hoover
Arrested in garden of J R MacDonald
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2. -- At the end of a busy day of preparation for his trip to the West, President Hoover delayed his dinner long enough tonight to make known beyond question that his attitude on prohibition had not altered since he made his speech accepting renomination for the Presidency.
protests
Criticizes German activities; s at St Sever Cemetery, Rouen
1932Albert Reynolds, Irish businessman and politician, 9th Taoiseach of Ireland (died 2014)[â ]
Albert Martin Reynolds was an Irish Fianna FĂĄil politician who served as Taoiseach and Leader of Fianna FĂĄil from 1992 to 1994. Between 1979 and 1991, he held several cabinet positions, including Minister for Finance from 1988 to 1991. He served as a Teachta DĂĄla (TD) for LongfordâRoscommon from 1977 to 1992, and for LongfordâWestmeath from 1992 to 2002.
1932Gerry Ehman, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2006)[â ]
Gerald Joseph Ehman was a Canadian ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs and the Oakland Seals/California Golden Seals between 1957 and 1971, and also spent several years in the minor American Hockey League, and other leagues. After retiring, he worked in executive positions for several years.
1932Panagis Tsaldaris becomes the 142nd Prime Minister of Greece.[â ]
Panagis Tsaldaris was a Greek politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece twice. He was a revered conservative politician and leader for many years (1922â1936) of the conservative People's Party in the period before World War II. He was the husband of Lina Tsaldari, a Greek suffragist, member of Parliament, and the Minister for Social Welfare.