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October 24, 1939
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LOUISIANA OFFICES SEIZED BY TROOPERS ON ORDER OF LONG; Governor Ousts Attorney General and His Aide for Holding Posts 'Illegally' CAMPAIGN IS AN ISSUE National Guardsmen Held in Barracks, but Aim to Balk Counter-Coup Is Denied
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Atty Gen D M Ellison and his asst, J O'Connor ousted by Gov Long's troopers on the grounds that they hold office illegally; Byrne restored to office under guard
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Government Loses Point in Medical Suit; Supreme Court Denies Appeal Short Cut; SHORT CUT DENIED FOR MEDICAL SUIT
By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
U S Sup Ct grants rev
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NYE IS CASTIGATED IN EMBARGO DEBATE; CONFER WITH THE PRESIDENT ON NEUTRALITY BILL
By Turner Catledge Special To the New York Times
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FINNS SEE STALIN; FINLAND'S ENVOYS IN CONFERENCES AT THE KREMLIN
By G.e.r. Gedye Wireless To the New York Times
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Notable Births
1939F. Murray Abraham, American actor[†]
F. Murray Abraham is an American actor. Known for his roles on stage and screen, he has received an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for a BAFTA Award, four Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. He came to prominence for his portrayal of Antonio Salieri in the drama film Amadeus (1984) for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor.