Richard Allen Lupoff was an American science-fiction and mystery author, who also wrote humor, satire, nonfiction and reviews. In addition to his two dozen novels and more than 40 short stories, he also edited science-fantasy anthologies. He was an expert on the writing of Edgar Rice Burroughs, and had an equally strong interest in H. P. Lovecraft. He also co-edited the non-fiction anthology All in Color For a Dime, which has been described as "the very first published volume dedicated to comic book criticism"; as well as its sequel, The Comic-Book Book.

1935Mark McManus, Scottish actor (died 1994)^[†]

Mark McManus was a Scottish actor known for his roles in the British television series Sam, Bulman, The Brothers, Strangers, and Dramarama and the feature film 2000 Weeks. He was best known for playing the tough Glaswegian Detective Chief Inspector Jim Taggart in the long-running STV television series Taggart from 1983 until his death in 1994.

Headlines from February 21, 1935

Lost Heel Traps Mother of 8 in Robbery; Canvass of Shoemakers Leads to Arrest

Aviators and Taxi Men Besiege The Legislative Front at Albany; 100 Pilots Swoop Down to Protest Enactment of the Feld Bill for State Regulation -- Taxi Drivers, Opposing Transit Commission Regulation, Backed by 3-Hour Strike.

Roosevelt's Golf Story Had a Bearing on Gold

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HOOVER FOR RETURN TO GOLD PAYMENTS; Dollar Should Be Stabilized at Present Value, He Says of Decision.

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