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1939Agnivesh, Indian philosopher, academic, and politician (died 2020)[†]
Swami Agnivesh, was an Indian social activist and the founder of Arya Sabha, a political party based on the principles of Arya Samaj. He also served as a cabinet minister in the state of Haryana. He is best known for his work against bonded labour through the Bonded Labour Liberation Front, which he founded in 1981.
1939Armand Călinescu, Romanian economist and politician, 39th Prime Minister of Romania (born 1893)[†]
Armand Călinescu was a Romanian economist and politician, who served as 39th Prime Minister from March 1939 until his assassination six months later. He was a staunch opponent of the fascist Iron Guard and may have been the real power behind the throne during the dictatorship of King Carol II. He survived several assassination attempts but was finally killed by members of the Iron Guard with German assistance.
1939Romanian Prime Minister Armand Călinescu is assassinated by the Iron Guard.[†]
Armand Călinescu was a Romanian economist and politician, who served as 39th Prime Minister from March 1939 until his assassination six months later. He was a staunch opponent of the fascist Iron Guard and may have been the real power behind the throne during the dictatorship of King Carol II. He survived several assassination attempts but was finally killed by members of the Iron Guard with German assistance.
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Warsaw and Modlin bold out
widespread rioting reptd; arrests; German denial; secret radios aid revolt drive; leaders in other countries press plans
Amb Horinouchi comments
Gavagan anti-lynching bill may come before House in special session
rept that Lehman would refuse to run unless assured of Repub endorsement denied
Gen von Brauchitsch reptd at Westwall; French rept enemy artillery fire; German troop concentrations on Netherland-Belgian frontier reptd; Germans deny plan to invade Belgium; map
French Cabinet pays homage to Polish heroism
Chamberlain asserts Hitler's s leaves Brit decision unchanged; A Greenwood and others debate situation, Commons; s text
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The end of the seamen's strike for extra war compensation and the possible release today of six ships, which have been held in New York harbor since Saturday and which are bound for European ports to bring Americans home, appeared almost certain at midnight last night.