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February 6, 1933

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1933Leslie Crowther, English comedian, actor, and game show host (died 1996)^[†]

Leslie Douglas Sargent Crowther was an English comedian, actor, TV presenter, and game show host.

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Headlines from February 6, 1933

AGUINALDO ASSAILS INDEPENDENCE ACT; Filipino Leader Charges Bill Pleases Only American and Cuban Sugar Interests. REFUSES TO BACK QUEZON Former Insurgent General Urges Veterans to Defer Stand -- Puts Hope in New Congress.

By the Associated Press

Gen E Aguinaldo attacks provisions of bill; says they please only Amer and Cuban sugar interests; s at annual convention of former insurrectos

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Vermont Boy Coasts on Sled To Call Aid to Burning Home

By the Associated Press

Boutwell home burns; son coasts on sled to call aid, East Concord

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NAZI TROOPS MARCH WITH EMPIRE FLAGS AS VIOLENCE MOUNTS; Parade Throughout Germany as Slain Storm Trooper Gets State Funeral in Berlin. HITLER HEADS PROCESSION Preacher in Cathedral Says Cod Has Given Him to the Nation as Its Leader. CLASHES IN MANY TOWNS Four Killed, Many Injured as the Nazis Fight Reds and Socialists -- Mayor of Stassfurt Slain. HITLERITES MARCH WITH EMPIRE FLAG

By Frederick T. Birchall.special Cable To the New York Times.by Frederick T. Birchall

Nazi troops march as slain member and State policemen get State funerals; 4 killed, many hurt in Nazi clashes with Communists and Socialists in many towns

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ROOSEVELT WARNED OF LOSS TO SENATE IN CABINET CHOICES; Norris and Others Fear He Will Deplete Leadership by Four Appointments. HULL'S PLACE IS TENTATIVE Though Asked to Head the State Department, He May Be Commerce Secretary. FINE WEATHER AT SEA Astor Radios That Yacht Will Put Into Nassau Today and Pick Up a Pilot for Fishing. WARN ROOSEVELT ON PICKING CABINET

By James A. Hagerty.special To the New York Times

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West Point Children at Play Drown in Pond; Girl, 4, Lost Life Trying to Save Brother, 7

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Ordway, M and A, drowned in pond

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VAN SCHAICK URGES INSURANCE REFORM; Report to Legislature Favors Safer Bonding Rules for Compensation Companies. ASKS VARIED INVESTMENT Says Title and Guarantee Concerns Should Not Rely on Mortgages. VAN SCHAICK URGES SAFER INSURANCE

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Annual rept of Comr Van Schaick urges reform in law and safer bonding rules

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COLD GRIPS CITY IN 57-MILE GALE; 2 DIE, SCORES HURT; Suffering Acute as Mercury Drops to 15 -- Today Will Be Somewhat Warmer. AID TO HOMELESS RUSHED Icy Coating on Streets Causes Many Accidents -- Boy on Sled Killed in the Bronx. 13,357 JOBLESS GET WORK Call to Go Out for More as Crust Under Snow Causes Danger -- 8-Inch Fall in Westchester. COLD GRIPS CITY IN 57-MILE GALE

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Cold grips city in 57-mile gale; suffering acute

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CONGRESS BLOCKED, WITH 23 DAYS LEFT; Watson, Robinson and Others of Both Parties Expect No Major Legislation. VAST TASK FOR ROOSEVELT Full Reconstruction Program for Special Session Is Anticipated in Inaugural Address. CONGRESS BLOCKED, WITH 23 DAYS LEFT

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

No constructive legis expected during present session

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STATE TO PROVIDE 25,000 MORE JOBS; 75,000 Additional Families to Get Relief Also This Month From $7,500,000 Fund. CITY'S SHARE IS $3,500,000 Advance From R.F.C. Helps to Extend Aid to Many Formerly Overlooked. STATE TO PROVIDE 25,000 MORE JOBS

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State allots $1,500,000 for Feb through Emergency Work and Relief Adm in addition to 40% reimbursement

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