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September 5, 1934

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Notable Births

1934Paul Josef Cordes, German cardinal (died 2024)^[†]

Paul Josef Cordes was a German cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum (1995–2010) and was elevated to the rank of cardinal in 2007.

1934Dennis Letts, American actor and educator (died 2008)^[†]

Dennis Letts was an American college professor, and later, in a second career, an actor. As the latter, he originated the critically successful role of Beverly Weston in the Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of the Tony-winning play August: Osage County in the summer of 2007, the writing of which had earned his son, Tracy Letts, a Pulitzer Prize.

1934Kevin McNamara, English politician, Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (died 2017)^[†]

Joseph Kevin McNamara was a British Labour politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for almost 40 years.

Notable Deaths

1934Sidney Myer, Russian-Australian businessman, founded Myer Stores (born 1878)^[†]

Sidney Myer was a Belarusian-born Australian businessman and philanthropist, best known for founding Myer, Australia's largest chain of department stores.

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Headlines from September 5, 1934

FARMERS OPPOSE RULE BY COERCION, YOUNG DECLARES; He Says at Syracuse Fair That Control Will End When the Subsidies Are Dropped. OFFERS PLAN OF HIS OWN It Is That Government Advise, but Act Only to Guarantee Fair Return to Grower. ASSERTS FARMERS OPPOSE COERCION

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

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Drafting of New Tax Plans Starts Today; 2-Months Federal Deficit $475,518,584

By the Associated Press

Treas to begin confs on new tax plans; repts due from R Magill, J Viner and L H Parker

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U.S. COURT ENTERS NEW ORLEANS ROW; Orders Long Registrar Not to Remove Names From Primary Rolls.

By the Associated Press

U S Ct orders Long-apptd Registrar of Voters, R J Gregory, not to remove names of voters from list for Sept primary on petition of 2 voters; State Ct prohibits Long from use of State police during election, as Walmsley and New Orleans officials file suit attacking constitutionality of act creating State police

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Jail Term Upheld in Burning of Caricature, But Motive of Roosevelt Zealot Is Praised

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Jail term for Smiukese upheld by Ct

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Calls Loch Ness Monster Part of German Blimp

By Unknown Author

On Loch Ness monster

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SINCLAIR IS ELATED BY ROOSEVELT TALK; Emerges Glowing With Praise of President From 'Hour' Visit Extended to Two Hours. SUBJECTS NOT REVEALED But He Gives Indication That He Feels New Deal and His 'Epic' Plan Are Consistent. SINCLAIR IS ELATED BY ROOSEVELT TALK

By From a Staff Correspondent

Sinclair replies

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PICKETS RAID MILLS IN DRIVE IN SOUTH; Motorized Squadrons Move Swiftly About Carolinas -- One Worker Stabbed. TROOP USE IS THREATENED North Carolina Governor Gives Warning and Strike Leader Asks Men to Ease Up. PICKETS RAID MILLS IN DRIVE IN SOUTH

By Joseph Shaplen.special To the New York Times.by Joseph Shaplen

Response in South; pickets motorized; worker stabbed at Spindale, S C; pickets raid mills with military precision

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OTTO WILL MARRY ITALIAN PRINCESS; Rome's Backing for Hapsburg Restoration in Austria Is Seen in Engagement.

By the Associated Press

Engagement to Princess Maria of Italy announced; on hunting trip with King Gustaf and Prince Wilhelm of Sweden

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The Textile Strike

By Unknown Author

Gorman, Sloan and impartial observers estimate response; wide variation on estimate of silk mill response; Natl Labor Relations Bd intervention forecast; Gorman denies strikers seek FERA relief

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SUBMARINE SALES SPLIT BY AMERICAN AND BRITISH FIRMS; ELECTRIC, VICKERS LINKED

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Investigation opens; agreement between Vickers Ltd and Elec Boat Co on submarine construction revealed; Sir B Zaharoff and Capt L Aubry of Peruvian Navy said to have been paid by cos; Sir C Craven said to have commanded Vickers operations; Illus

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TEXTILE TIE-UP SHORT OF 50%; UNIONS STRIVE FOR RECRUITS; SOME VIOLENCE IS REPORTED; GORMAN HAILS RESPONSE Says 300,000 Went Out, but a Survey Shows Only 199,200. SOFT SPOTS' CONFESSED Labor Chief Depends on Lack of Skilled Trades to Shut Down Many Plants. 25% STRIKE, SAYS SLOAN Employers Assert 5% of Silk Workers Answered -- Unions Say 60% Quit. TIE-UP UNDER 50% IN TEXTILE STRIKE

By Louis Stark.special To the New York Times.by Louis Stark

estimate 25% of workers out

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ALDERMEN DEFER BUSINESS TAX VOTE; EXEMPTION RAISED; Action Put Off to Sept. 14 After Bitter Opposition Develops in Board. INCOME LEVY GAINS FAVOR Brooklyn Triumvirate Backs New Plan -- Stand Puts Fate of Mayor's Bill in Doubt. ALDERMEN DEFER RELIEF TAX VOTE

By Unknown Author

exemption raised; Baum amendment defeated; alternatives discussed by Bd of Aldermen

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