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John Torrio pleaded guilty yesterday to the Federal charge that he had defrauded the government of $86,000 by income tax evasions and in doing so virtually ceded to the United States the $100,000 cash he had posted as bail.
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border troops called up; Augur comments
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Sen Byrnes and Hull say proposed barter plan will not interfere with reciprocal pact program
1939Luther Johnson, American singer and guitarist (died 2022)[†]
Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson was an American blues singer and guitarist. He is not to be confused with Luther "Georgia Boy" Johnson, Luther "Houserocker" Johnson, or Lonnie "Guitar Junior" Brooks.
1939Louise Lasser, American actress[†]
Louise Lasser is an American actress, television writer, and performing arts teacher and director. She is known for her portrayal of the title character on the soap opera satire Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, for which she was Primetime Emmy Award nominated.
1939Kurtdereli Mehmet, Turkish wrestler (born 1864)[†]
Kurtdereli Mehmet Pehlivan was a Turkish wrestler. He lived most of his life in the village of Kurtdere, 40 km from Balıkesir. He stood 6'5 (196 cm) tall and weighed 326 lb (148 kg).