WASHINGTON, Aug. 4. -- Fearful that they cannot control Congress or even hold it in session once the Tax Bill has been disposed of, administration leaders will redouble their efforts this week to push the remainder of President Roosevelt's legislative program over the "hump" toward final enactment.

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1935Michael Ballhaus, German director and cinematographer (died 2017)^[†]

Michael Ballhaus, A.S.C. was a German cinematographer, known for his work with directors like Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Martin Scorsese, and Mike Nichols.

1935Peter Inge, Baron Inge, English field marshal (died 2022)^[†]

Field Marshal Peter Anthony Inge, Baron Inge was a senior British Army officer. He was the Chief of the General Staff, the professional head of the British Army, from 1992 to 1994 and then served as Chief of the Defence Staff before retiring in 1997. Early in his military career he saw action during the Malayan Emergency and Operation Banner in Northern Ireland, and later in his career he provided advice to the British Government during the Bosnian War.

1935Roy Benavidez, American soldier, Medal of Honor Winner (died 1998)^[†]

Master Sergeant Raul Perez "Roy" Benavidez was a United States Army soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his valorous actions in combat near Lộc Ninh, South Vietnam on May 2, 1968, while serving as a member of the United States Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War.

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1935David Townsend, American art director and set designer (born 1891)^[†]

David Wood Townsend was an American art director.

Headlines from August 5, 1935

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Jones of RFC May Face Inquiry on Wires Asking Texans to Back 'Death Sentence'

FEAR OF RUNAWAY BY CONGRESS STIRS A NEW DEAL DRIVE; Leaders Prepare to Push Rest of Roosevelt Bills to Balk Bolt After Tax Action.

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