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Wheat, U S
Become steadily worse; Hitler reptd planning visit to confer with Mussolini
On NRA price policy, Repub program and steel dispute, s telephoned to Internatl Ladies Garment Workers Union convention
On neutral bd for indus relations in steel and iron; radio s; rank and file rejects plan
Testimony at hearing says J V McKee induced Bank of Manhattan Trust Co to alter lr warning certificate holders on condition of Hotel Victoria mortgage; J A Dilliard and 3 other officials examined
1934Michael Mates, English colonel and politician[†]
Michael John Mates is a Conservative Party politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency of East Hampshire from 1974 to 2010. He was a minister at the Northern Ireland Office from 1992 to 1993, resigning after his support for failed businessman Asil Nadir damaged his reputation. After his long career at Westminster, Mates lost the election for police commissioner in Hampshire in August 2012.
1934Jackie Wilson, American singer-songwriter (died 1984)[†]
Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. was an American singer who was a prominent figure in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul. Nicknamed "Mr. Excitement", he was considered a master showman and one of the most dynamic singers and performers in soul, R&B, and rock and roll history.