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May 7, 1934

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SILVER BLOC FAILS TO WIN PRESIDENT; Wheeler Definitely Upsets Idea That Roosevelt Agreed to Group's Program.

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Refutes impression that Roosevelt will compromise with silver bloc; believes permissive legis only will be acceptable

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Marconi Revisits Scene Of His Wireless Invention

By the Associated Press

Revisits villa where he invented wireless

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PLEA TO CONGRESS FOR 486,000 FIRMS; 28 Leaders Hold Exchange Bill Unfair to Concerns Whose Stocks Are Not Listed. FEAR 'STRANGLING' RULES Letter Suggesting Numerous Revisions Is Sent to All Members of Congress. 486,000 FIRMS FILE 'CHANGE BILL PLEA

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Natl Com for Modification of Indus Sections of Securities Exch Act appeals for modification of bill on behalf of corps whose securities are not listed on exchs; Sen expected to pass com draft in form reptd

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WASHINGTON HOLDS REICH RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBT FAIRNESS; Embassy in Berlin Emphasizes to Government That It Can Prevent Discrimination.

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

State Dept instructs Berlin Embassy to protest against discrimination against Amer holders of German bonds; text

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Italy Adds Large Outlay To Naval Building Budget

By the Associated Press

Additional expenditure for new naval construction, to be spread over 5-yr period, announced

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