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March 13, 1935

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1935David Nobbs, English author and screenwriter (died 2015)^[†]

David Gordon Nobbs was an English comedy writer, best known for writing the 1970s television series The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, adapted from his own novels.

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Headlines from March 13, 1935

Roosevelt Plans to Go South for Fishing Despite the Critical Situation in Congress

By the Associated Press

Roosevelt may use yacht Nourmahal for fishing trip

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MENDIETA BREAKS THE STRIKE IN CUBA; Severest Measures in History of the Republic Spur Many Workers to Return to Jobs.

By J.d. Phillips

Mendieta breaks strike; troops wreck union offices

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By Unknown Author

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ROOSEVELT CALLS FOR END OF UTILITY HOLDING COMPANIES; Vigorous Message to Congress Backs Rayburn Bill and Scores Propaganda.

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

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French Bill Calls for Big Warships To Rival Vessels of Italy and Reich; Provides One 35,000-Ton Craft Is to Be Built Now and Another When Treaties Permit -- Cabinet Shapes the Two-Year Army Service Scheme -- Socialists Arrange Protest Meetings.

By Wireless to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Bill, submitted to French Chamber of Deputies providing for construction of two 35,000-ton battleships, held to indicate French belief that Wash treaty will not be renewed; U S blamed for size selected

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