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Headlines from August 3, 1935

Italians Are Angered by Hoare's Speech; Speedier Start of African War Foreseen; ITALIANS ANGERED BY HOARE SPEECH

POLICE KILL BANDIT IN BATTLE IN 2D AV.; Pour Fusillade Into Taxi as Fleeing Thug Fires 11 Wild Shots After $94 Hold-Up.

BUDGET INCREASES OF $10,000,000 ASKED BY 41 CITY BUREAUS; Schools Want $8,000,000 More Owing to Smaller Classes and Mandatory Pay Rises.

NAZIS ACT TO CURB FOREIGN WRITERS; Swiss Correspondent Ordered to Leave Reich and 'Quite a Number' May Have to Go.

RADICAL TAX BLOC FOILED IN EFFORTS FOR HIGHER LEVIES; House Rejects Long List of Amendments to Increase Rates in the Bill.

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