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November 3, 1954

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JORDAN ASKS WEST TO HALT ISRAELIS IN WATER PROJECT; U.S., Britain and France Told Irrigation Works Are Being Built at River Boundary THREAT TO PEACE IS SEEN U.N. Action May Be Sought -- King's Speech to Parliament Lists Policy on Palestine JORDAN ASKS WEST TO HALT ISRAELIS

By Robert C. Dotyspecial To the New York Times

Jordan asks Western Big 3 to halt alleged diversion of Jordan waters by Israel; Min Saleh conf with Big-3 Ambs, Amman; invokes Big-3 declaration of '50 guaranteeing status quo in Palestine; repts 3 irrigation works in progress S of Sea of Galilee; charges works contravene pending plans for internatl development projects; hints mil action to halt works; repts complaint to UN planned; map

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Notable Births

Adam Ant

1954Adam Ant, English singer-songwriter and actor[†]

Stuart Leslie Goddard, known professionally as Adam Ant, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He gained popularity as the lead singer of new wave group Adam and the Ants and later as a solo artist, scoring 10 UK top ten hits from 1980 to 1983, including three UK No. 1 singles. He has also worked as an actor, appearing in many films and television episodes.

1954Kathy Kinney, American actress and comedian[†]

Kathy Kinney is an American actress and comedian. After appearing as Prudence Godard on the CBS sitcom Newhart (1989–1990), she achieved fame with her portrayal of Mimi Bobeck on ABC's The Drew Carey Show (1995–2004). Her film credits include Parting Glances (1987), Scrooged (1988), Three Fugitives (1989), Stanley & Iris, Arachnophobia, This Boy's Life (1993), and Picking Up the Pieces (2000).

Notable Deaths

Henri Matisse

1954Henri Matisse, French painter and sculptor (born 1869)[†]

Henri Émile Benoît Matisse was a French visual artist, known for both his use of colour and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. He was a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, but is known primarily as a painter.

Historical Context for November 3, 1954

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