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On devaluation, article pub as supplement to Economic Forum
comments by prosecution and defense counsel
Radio s on share-the-wealth movement; denounces Roosevelt's policies; ends talk with original poem, Every Man a King
Sen Foreign Relations Com votes favorably on 3 protocols necessary to membership; reservation clarifies Hurst-Root formula
N Y S Repubs propose use of funds, appropriated for elimination but unused, for unemployment relief
1935Ronnie Hawkins, American rockabilly singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2022).[†]
Ronald Cornett Hawkins was an American rock and roll singer, long based in Canada, whose career spanned 66 years. His career began in Arkansas, United States, where he was born and raised. He found success in Ontario, Canada, and lived there for most of his life. Hawkins was an institution of the Ontario music scene for over 40 years. He was influential in the evolution of rock music in Canada.
1935Sherrill Milnes, American opera singer and educator[†]
Sherrill Milnes is an American dramatic baritone most famous for his Verdi roles. From 1965 until 1997 he was associated with the Metropolitan Opera. His voice is a high dramatic baritone, combining good legato with an incisive rhythmic style.
1935Edwin Flack, Australian tennis player and runner (born 1873)[†]
Edwin Harold Flack was an Australian athlete and tennis player. Also known as "Teddy", he was Australia's first Olympian, being its only representative in 1896, and the first Olympic champion in the 800 metres and the 1500 metres running events.
1935Charlie McGahey, English cricketer and footballer (born 1871)[†]
Charles Percy McGahey was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Essex between 1894 and 1921. McGahey also played for London County between 1901 and 1904 and was named as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1902. McGahey played two Test matches for England during Archie MacLaren's tour of Australia in 1901-02.