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September 28, 1933

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Notable Births

1933Joe Benton, English soldier and politician^[†]

Joseph Edward Benton is a British Labour Party politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bootle from 1990 to 2015.

1933Miguel Ortiz Berrocal, Spanish sculptor and educator (died 2006)^[†]

Miguel Ortiz Berrocal was a Spanish figurative and abstract sculptor. He is best known for his puzzle sculptures, which can be disassembled into many abstract pieces. These works are also known for the miniature artworks and jewelry incorporated into or concealed within them, and the fact that some of the sculptures can be reassembled or reconfigured into different arrangements. Berrocal's sculptures span a wide range of physical sizes from monumental outdoor public works, to intricate puzzle sculptures small enough to be worn as pendants, bracelets, or other body ornamentation.

1933Johnny "Country" Mathis, American singer-songwriter (died 2011)^[†]

"Country" Johnny Mathis was an American country music singer and songwriter. He was a successful solo performer and one half of the duo Jimmy & Johnny. Mathis is credited with penning more than 500 tunes over the course of his long career.

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Headlines from September 28, 1933

NO FEAR OF M'KEE, LAGUARDIA SAYS; Fusion Will Defeat Curry and Flynn Either 'Together or Separately,' He Declares. 2,300 CHEER HIM IN KINGS He Also Talks to Bank Group Pledging Restoration of the City's Credit. NO FEAR OF M'KEE, LAGUARDIA SAYS

By Unknown Author

La Guardia, in s to Kings County Repubs, says Fusion will defeat Curry and Flynn separately or together

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COMPACT IS SWEEPING; City's Short-Term Debt and Fiscal Structure Would Be Revised. CONFIRMATION DUE TODAY Final Action by the Estimate Board and Underwriters to Avert Pay Default LEGISLATION IS REQUIRED Special Session to Be Called as Soon as Both Parties Agree Upon Bills. CITY AND BANKERS AGREE ON FINANCES

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Japan's Navy Throws Off Cabinet Control; Would Direct Own Policy at 1935 Parley

By Hugh Byas.wireless To the New York Times

Revised regulations give Chief of Staff additional powers

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Noted Architects Barred In British Public Project

By Wireless to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Noted architects debarred from preparing plans for block of Govt offices, Whitehall, by condition that no one over 55 may apply

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Text of Lehman's Statement Announcing Agreement on Plan to Save City's Credit

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SEA MAIL COST PUT AT $66,000 A POUND; Black Estimates at Senate Inquiry Export Line's Average Receipts in 1929. TOTAL ABOVE SHIPS' PRICE Witness Says That Slemp Got $15,000 Fee in Sales Deal After Asking $50,000. SEA MAIL COST-PUT AT $66,000 A POUND

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Alleged payment of tailor's bill for T V O'Connor, former Shipping Bd head, investigated by Sen com; Sen Black says it received average of $66,000 a lb for mail in 1929, receiving subsidies greater than cost of ships

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ROOSEVELT WIDENS RAIL BUYING PLAN TO SPUR INDUSTRY; He Goes to Hyde Park Prepared to Offer Financing of New Rolling Stock. BUSY DAYS AHEAD FOR HIM Large Staff Accompanies President, Arousing Speculation on Nature of Developments. CURRENCY MOVE IS DENIED But Meanwhile Washington Looks for Definite Action on Money by Thanksgiving. ROOSEVELT WIDENS RAIL-BUYING PLAN

By From a Staff Correspondent

Conf with Roosevelt on R R equipment purchase plans

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BRITAIN MAY OFFER LUMP SUM ON DEBT; Leith-Ross, Sailing for Talks, Is Expected to Insist on Ending of Annuities. $1,000,000,000 IS HINTED Suggestion for Selling Bonds Here to Settle With Us Is Revived in London. BRITAIN MAY OFFER LUMP SUM ON DEBT

By Charles A. Selden.wireless To the New York Times.by Charles A. Selden

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RACE REPORTED CERTAIN; Decision Is Said to Have Been Reached in Talks With Flynn and Aides. DENIES PLEDGE NOT TO RUN Former Acting Mayor Made Target of Bitter Attack by Fusion Leaders. TAMMANY REVISES PLANS Curry and Leaders Meet to Work Out New Strategy for the Campaign. M'KEE'S DECISION ON RACE IMMINENT

By Unknown Author

Joseph V. McKee will "have a definite announcement to make" this morning on whether he will be a candidate for Mayor. He went to work on the announcement after 1 o'clock this morning after a long conference at the Hotel Biltmore.

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