Aimé Henri Konan Bédié was an Ivorian politician. He was President of Côte d'Ivoire from 1993 to 1999, and formerly President of the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast – African Democratic Rally (PDCI–RDA). Prior to becoming president, he was a member and president of the National Assembly of Ivory Coast. He unsuccessfully sought another term as president in the 2020 presidential election.

1934Victor Garland, Australian accountant and politician, 26th Australian Minister for Veterans' Affairs (died 2022)^[†]

Sir Ransley Victor Garland KBE, usually known as Vic Garland, was an Australian politician and diplomat. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1969 to 1981, representing the Liberal Party, and served as a minister in the McMahon and Fraser governments. He later served as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 1981 to 1983.

Headlines from May 5, 1934

Johnson Sets Tire Prices To Go Into Effect May 14

President Will Sign Tax Bill Next Week But Will Ask End of Philippine Oil Levy

JAPAN BARS PARLEY OVER CHINA POLICY; FEARS JOINT ACTION; But Foreign Minister Says He Is Ready to Consult With Any Nation Individually.

CHAMBER ASSAILS FINANCIAL CURBS OF RECOVERY PLAN; But Resolutions Avoid Attack on Whole Program -- Tariff, Silver Policies Praised. FOR EASING SECURITY ACT Also Bank Laws and Exchange Bill -- Wallace Pleads for Lowering of Tariffs. CHAMBER ASSAILS FINANCIAL CURBS

CURB ON EXCHANGES IS PASSED BY HOUSE; Republicans Join Democrats, Sending Measure to Senate by Vote of 280 to 84.

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