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August 1, 1953

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By James A. Hagerty

Frank designated; statement

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By Lindesay Parrott

Neutral Nations Supervisory Comm sets 1st meeting

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By William S. White

Taft death held blow to Adm; essential tone of party in Cong seen altered with prospect for coalition in future

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By Russell Porter

Sen Taft dies

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By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

late Sen Taft failure to achieve nomination recalled

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1953Robert Cray, American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist^[†]

Robert William Cray is an American blues guitarist and singer. He has led his own band and won five Grammy Awards.

1953Howard Kurtz, American journalist and author^[†]

Howard Alan Kurtz is an American journalist and author and host of Media Buzz on Fox News.

In 1953, the world population was approximately 2,634,106,235 people^[†]