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June 25, 1954

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Headlines from June 25, 1954

SENATE APPROVES YEAR'S EXTENSION OF TRADE MEASURE; Acts by 71-3 Vote After Killing Move by Democrats for Original Eisenhower Plan BILL GOES BACK TO HOUSE 3.4 Billion Mutual Security Legislation Is Cleared by House Rules Committee SENATE APPROVES YEAR'S TRADE ACT

By John D. Morrisspecial To the New York Times

Sen approves 1-yr renewal, 71-3; rejects Gore bill, 45-32; debate revd; amendments; roll-calls

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BAN ON ATOM BOMB SAVE FOR DEFENSE IS OFFERED SOVIET; But Russians Reject British-French Proposal Backed by U. S. at U. N. Arms Talks NEW ATOMIC CURB OFFERED BY WEST

By A. M. Rosenthalspecial To the New York Times

Disarmament Comm subcom rept on London talks pub; USSR rejects Brit-French proposal to ban nuclear weapons use except against aggression; rejects US plan for UN Disarmament and Atomic Development Authority; adamant on atomic weapons ban and 1/3 arms cut; Brit-French proposal envisions freezing arms at Dec 31 '53 level, step-by-step disarmament; US plan detailed; West's unity stressed

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Dewey Dedicates Thruway; Speeches Assail Democrats; Dewey Dedicates the Thruway; Speeches Denounce Democrats

By Joseph C. Ingrahamspecial To the New York Times

Dewey dedicates Thruway; illus; tours 115-mi sec; makes 6 roadside stops and 2 major ss; assails Dems for opposing hwy progress

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Struck Carpet Plant Will Close, Ending Yonkers' Chief Industry; YONKERS LOSING SMITH FACTORY

By A. H. Raskin

Smith to close Yonkers mill permanently; Greenville, Miss, non-union plant to assume bulk of mfg; 2,500 lose jobs; Yonkers and union officials to urge decision reversal; strike revd

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Moscow Says U. S. Seized Tanker Near Formosa; Accusation Denied; Moscow Says U. S. Seized Tanker Near Formosa; Accusation Denied

By Harrison E. Salisburyspecial To the New York Times

USSR charges Soviet tanker Tuapse seized by US destroyer off Formosa; says fate is unknown; holds freedom of seas violated; US Pacific Fleet Comdr Stump denies charge; State Dept officials indicate protest will be rejected; Nationalist China officials silent; text of Soviet note

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Notable Births

1954Mario Lessard, Canadian ice hockey player^[†]

Mario Lessard is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender.

1954David Paich, American singer-songwriter, keyboard player, and producer^[†]

David Frank Paich is an American keyboardist, singer, and songwriter, best known as the co-founder, principal songwriter, keyboardist, and secondary vocalist of the rock band Toto since 1977. He wrote or co-wrote much of Toto's original material, including the band's three most popular songs: "Hold the Line", "Rosanna", and "Africa". With Toto, Paich has contributed to 17 albums and sold over 40 million records. He and guitarist and singer Steve Lukather are the only members to appear on every studio album.

1954Sonia Sotomayor, American lawyer and jurist, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States^[†]

Sonia Maria Sotomayor is an American lawyer and jurist who serves as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She was nominated by President Barack Obama on May 26, 2009, and has served since August 8, 2009. She is the first Hispanic justice and the third woman to serve in the United States Supreme Court.

Historical Context for June 25, 1954

In 1954, the world population was approximately 2,685,894,860 people^[†]