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December 24, 1932

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BEER BY CHRISTMAS DEFEATED AS SENATE DEMANDS MORE TIME; 48-23 Vote Beats Bingham's Attempt to Bring House Measure to a Test. ORDERLY PROCESS URGED Robinson Promises Prompt Con- sideration, but Wants Judi- ciary Committee Report. PLEDGES DEMOCRATIC AID Connecticut Senator Is Charged With Seeking Partisan Advantage -- Watson Votes for Motion. BEER BY CHRISTMAS DEFEATED IN SENATE

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Sen votes, 48-23, against Bingham proposal to rush Collier bill to vote; Sen Robinson promises prompt action

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Colin Cowdrey

1932Colin Cowdrey, Indian-English cricketer (died 2000)[†]

Michael Colin Cowdrey, Baron Cowdrey of Tonbridge, was an English cricketer who played for Kent County Cricket Club from 1950 to 1976, and in 114 Test matches for England from 1954 to 1975. He was born in Ootacamund, Madras Presidency, British India and died in Littlehampton, West Sussex.

On Kawara

1932On Kawara, Japanese-American painter (died 2014)[†]

On Kawara was a Japanese conceptual artist who lived in SoHo, New York City, from 1965 until his death. He took part in many solo and group exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale in 1976.