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March 26, 1934

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GIANT 'EYE' MOLDED IN CORNING FACTORY; Four Thousand Watch Glass Pouring for Reflector of Greatest Telescope. 35 MEN LABOR TEN HOURS Job Is Held Successful Despite Mishaps -- 3 More Years' Work Remains. POURING OF MOLTEN GLASS INTO MOLD FOR 200-INCH TELESCOPE MIRROR. GIANT 'EYE' MOLDED IN CORNING FACTORY

By James Stokley, Associate Director of the Franklin Institute Museum.special To the New York Times.by James Stokley

reflector poured; 3 more yrs' work remains; illus

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VIOLENCE RENEWED BY TAXI STRIKERS WHO REJECT POLL; MANY DRIVERS ARE BEATEN Cabs Wrecked and Riders Menaced as Bands Hurl Stones. POLICE MASS IN MIDTOWN Strikers Resort to Guerrilla Tactics to Evade Open Clashes With Them. MAYOR SUMMONS LEADERS Will Demand Explanation of Their Repudiation of Peace Plan They Had Ratified. VIOLENCE RENEWED BY CAB STRIKERS

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Strikers resume violence as they reject peace program; LaGuardia incensed; leaders called to City Hall

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Notable Births

Alan Arkin

1934Alan Arkin, American actor (died 2023)[†]

Alan Wolf Arkin was an American actor, filmmaker and musician. In a career spanning seven decades, he received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award as well as nominations for six Emmy Awards.

Dida (footballer, born 1934)

1934Edvaldo Alves de Santa Rosa, Brazilian footballer (died 2002)[†]

Edvaldo Alves de Santa Rosa, better known as Dida, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a forward or attacking midfielder. Following his retirement, he remained with Flamengo, working for two decades with the club's youth teams.

Notable Deaths

1934John Biller, American jumper and discus thrower (born 1877)[†]

John Arthur Biller was an American athlete who competed mainly in standing jumps.

Historical Events

1934The United Kingdom driving test is introduced.[†]

The United Kingdom driving test is a test of competence that UK residents take in order to obtain a full Great Britain or Northern Ireland (car) driving licence or to add additional full entitlements to an existing one. Tests vary depending on the class of vehicle to be driven. In Great Britain it is administered by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and in Northern Ireland by the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA).