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October 23, 1933

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EXPECT GOLD RISE ABROAD; Some in Capital Also Look for a Drop in Relation to Exchange. A HOME LEVEL IS SOUGHT Aim Is Seen as Lining Up the Dollar With the Recovery Program. THOMAS APPROVES MOVE Thinks President Intends to Decrease Currency Value in Commodity Terms. CAPITAL EXPECTS MANAGED CURRENCY

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

plan seen as step toward managed currency; rise in price of gold in foreign markets and drop in dollar anticipated; plan approved by Sen E Thomas and Sen Fletcher

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Carol Fran

1933Carol Fran, American singer-songwriter and pianist (died 2021)[†]

Carol Fran was an American soul blues singer, pianist, and songwriter, best known for her string of single releases in the 1950s and 1960s, and her later musical association with her husband, Clarence Hollimon. She released six albums since 1992 including four as a duo with Hollimon.

Carlos Lemos Simmonds

1933Carlos Lemos Simmonds, sixth Vice President of Columbia (died 2003)[†]

Carlos Apolinar Lemos Simmonds was the sixth Vice President of Colombia.