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agreement reached for united front on outstanding problems; Ital diplomatic mission leaves for conf with Hitler at Berchtesgaden
ROME, Saturday, Oct. 24 (AP). -Concerted action by Italy, Germany and Portugal for non-recognition of any Leftist government in Spain if and when the Rebels take Madrid was predicted early today by informed persons.
assails continuance of emergency taxes; sees heavy taxes necessary to balance budget; promises reforms
Amer designed propellers used by Brit mfrs; Air Ministry refuses to confirm impending orders for planes; Sir T Inskip comments on Lord Nuffield's charges; Wash fears Espionage Act may prevent exports of planes and parts by Amer cos
League of Nations pub Armament Yrbk for 1936; 1935 expenditures estimated
1936Jüri Arrak, Estonian painter (died 2022)[†]
Jüri Arrak was an Estonian painter, whose works with distinguished and recognizable style have won acclaim around the world.
1936Jimmy Dawkins, American singer and guitarist (died 2013)[†]
James Henry “Jimmy” Dawkins was an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist and singer. He is generally considered to have been a practitioner of the "West Side sound" of Chicago blues.
1936David Nelson, American actor, director, and producer (died 2011)[†]
David Oswald Nelson was an American actor. He was the older brother of musician Ricky Nelson.
1936Bill Wyman, English singer-songwriter, bass player, and producer[†]
William George Wyman is an English musician who was the bass guitarist with the rock band the Rolling Stones from 1962 to 1993. Wyman was part of the band's first stable lineup and performed on their first 19 albums. From 1997 to 2018, he performed as the vocalist and bass guitarist for Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings. He was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Rolling Stones in 1989. Wyman briefly returned to recording with the Rolling Stones in 2023.