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September 25, 1936

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LANDON DENOUNCES RECIPROCAL PACTS AS RUIN OF FARMER; Agriculturist 'Sold Down the River,' He Declares in Minneapolis Speech. CANADIAN IMPORTS SCORED Big Drop in Prices of Cheese and Cattle Is Laid to Flood From Over the Border. PROTECTION POLICY URGED ' We Can Be a Good Neighbor Without Throwing Away the Latchkey,' Nominee Says. LANDON DENOUNCES RECIPROCAL PACTS

By James A. Hagertyspecial To the New York Times

Gov Landon charges commercial treaty with Canada reduced price

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Shanghai Tension Lessens; JAPAN REINFORCING HER FLEET IN CHINA

By Hallett Abendwireless To the New York Times

Tokyo officials decide to continue naval reinforcements and Amb Kawagoe's negotiations; Shanghai tension lessening; Amb Kawagoe's statements on situation mild; Rear Adm E Kondo, comdr of Japanese naval forces in Shanghai, says efforts to protect Japanese life and property are being made; Foreign Min Chang Chun said to seek conf with Chiang Kai-shek

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CITY'S ART CENTER FAVORED BY OPERA FOR FUTURE HOME; Metropolitan Directors 'Feel Disposed' to Join Project, Cravath Announces. PHILHARMONIC INVITED TOO But Leaders Have Reached No Decision as Need of New Site for Orchestra Is Urged. CITY'S ART CENTER FAVORED BY OPERA

By Unknown Author

Officials favor locating in new Munic Art Center

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JAPAN REINFORCING HER FLEET IN CHINA; But She Decides to Have Her Envoy Continue Parleys for Settlement of Issues. SHANGHAI TENSION EASES Tokyo Ambassador Surprises With Mildness of Statement Following Sailor's Death.

By Hugh Byas.wireless To the New York Times

statement; to continue negotiations

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ARKANSAS OFFICER ACCUSED AS SLAVER; Federal Indictment Alleges Marshal at Earle Seized Negroes for His Farm. PEONAGE CHARGES DENIED County Grand Jury Asserts It Found No Evidence of Forced Labor Conditions in Area. ARKANSAS OFFICER ACCUSED AS SLAVER

By the Associated Press

P D Peacher indicted by Fed grand jury under Anti-Slavery Act of 1866 on peonage charges; County grand jury denies charges

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Notable Births

1936Ken Forsse, American toy creator and author, created Teddy Ruxpin (died 2014)^[†]

Earl Kenneth Forsse was an American inventor, author, and producer who created the toy Teddy Ruxpin and the subsequent animated series The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin.

1936Juliet Prowse, South African-American actress, singer, and dancer (died 1996)^[†]

Juliet Anne Prowse was a British-American dancer and actress whose four-decade career included stage, television, and film. She was born in Bombay then part of British India, and raised in South Africa. Known for her attractive legs, she was described after her death as having "arguably the best legs since Betty Grable".

1936Moussa Traoré, Malian general and politician 2nd President of Mali (died 2020)^[†]

Moussa Traoré was a Malian military officer, politician, and dictator who served as the second President of Mali from 1968 to 1991. As a lieutenant, he led the military ousting of President Modibo Keïta in 1968. Thereafter he served as head of state until March 1991, when he was overthrown by popular protests and a military coup.