LONDON, Dec. 7. -- The new economic and social aspect of London, in keeping with the slowly rising tide of prosperity in England, is something to marvel at, even to one fresh from contemplation of the wealth and opulence of New York.

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1934Judi Dench, English actress^[†]

Dame Judith Olivia Dench is an English actress. Widely considered one of Britain's greatest actresses, she is noted for her versatility, having appeared in films and television, as well as for her numerous roles on the stage. Dench has garnered various accolades throughout a career that spans seven decades, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Golden Globe Awards, four British Academy Television Awards, six British Academy Film Awards, and seven Olivier Awards.

1934Alan Ridout, English composer and teacher (died 1996)^[†]

Alan Ridout was a British composer and teacher.

1934Junior Wells, American blues singer-songwriter and harmonica player (died 1998)^[†]

Junior Wells was an American singer, harmonica player, and recording artist. He is best known for his signature song "Messin' with the Kid" and his 1965 album Hoodoo Man Blues, described by the critic Bill Dahl as "one of the truly classic blues albums of the 1960s". Wells himself categorized his music as rhythm and blues.

Headlines from December 9, 1934

Lacrosse, Football Tactics Help Princeton Defeat Vassar at Field Hockey by 5 to 2

Scene at Dawn in Tokyo.; PACIFIC TELEPHONE OPENED TO PUBLIC

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Simon Sues on Charges He Has Arms Interests

Rising Tide of Prosperity Works Changes in London; Theatres and Shops Are Crowded, Industry and Transportation Show Marked Gains, Hotel Trade Booming. By FREDERICK T. BIRCHALL. Wireless to THE NEW YORK TIMES. LONDON REFLECTS A NEW PROSPERITY

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