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August 16, 1954

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Headlines from August 16, 1954

M'CARTHY INSIST FLANDERS RETURN; Wants Him Back From Europe to Testify -- Watkins Says Trip Was Discussed M'CARTHY INSISTS FLANDERS RETURN

By Paul P. Kennedyspecial To the New York Times

McCarthy demands Flanders return from Eur to repeat under oath charges made on Sen floor; asks cross-exam right be extended to cover accusing Sens; Flanders staff repts he cleared with Watkins before going; Flanders, in London, would return if com requests; Watkins says he sees no objection to trip; McCarthy attitude seen blow to heart of com's evidence procedures

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SEPT. 1 CUT IS SET IN AUTO INSURANCE; Adult Pleasure Drivers Here to Save 3 to 12% -- Some Others Will Pay More CUT IN AUTO RATES EFFECTIVE SEPT. 1

By Joseph C. Ingraham

NYS Supt Bohlinger announces revised liability ins rates effective Sept 1 under compromise submitted by Casualty Underwriters and Mutual Ins Rating Bur; effect, NYC area, analyzed; table; adult pleasure drivers to pay 3-12% less; business drivers and those who travel to and from work to pay more; owner-drivers under 25 to get sharp rise

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CITY CAPITAL FUNDS PUT AT 340 MILLION INSIDE DEBT LIMIT; Controller Says Program of That Size Is Safe for 1955 -- Requests Must Be Cut But Rating Should Be Better, Gerosa Holds -- Funded Debt Rises to $3,488,594,445 DEBT LIMIT FUNDS INCREASE FOR CITY

By CREDIT DECLARED SOUNDBy Paul Crowell

Gerosa repts gross funded debt as of July 1 was $3,488,594,445, $75,841,796 over July 1 '53; hopes to cut down outstanding gross debt and debt service charge which is $276,550,000 in '54-55 expense budget

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Notable Births

James Cameron

1954James Cameron, Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter[†]

James Francis Cameron is a Canadian filmmaker. A major figure in the post-New Hollywood era, his films combine cutting-edge film technology with classical filmmaking techniques and have grossed over $8 billion worldwide, making him the second-highest-grossing film director of all time.

George Galloway

1954George Galloway, Scottish-English politician and broadcaster[†]

George Galloway is a British politician, broadcaster, and writer. He has been leader of the Workers Party of Britain since he founded it in 2019, and is a former leader of the Respect Party. Until 2003, he was a member of the Labour Party. From 1987 to 2010, from 2012 to 2015, and briefly in 2024, Galloway served as Member of Parliament (MP) for five different constituencies.

Historical Events

Sports Illustrated

1954The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.[†]

Sports Illustrated (SI) is an American sports magazine first published in August 1954. Founded by Stuart Scheftel, it was the first magazine with a circulation of over one million to win the National Magazine Award for General Excellence twice. It is also known for its annual swimsuit issue, which has been published since 1964, and has spawned other complementary media works and products.

Historical Context for August 16, 1954

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