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July 1, 1955

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Historical Context for July 1, 1955

In 1955, the world population was approximately 2,740,213,792 people^[†]

Notable Births

1955Nikolai Demidenko, Russian pianist and educator^[†]

Nikolai Demidenko is a Russian-born classical pianist.

1955Li Keqiang, Chinese economist and politician, 7th Premier of the People's Republic of China (died 2023)^[†]

Li Keqiang was a Chinese economist and politician who served as the seventh premier of China from 2013 to 2023. He was also the second-ranked member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 2012 to 2022. Li was a major part of the "fifth generation of Chinese leadership" along with Xi Jinping, the CCP general secretary and president.

1955Lisa Scottoline, American lawyer and author^[†]

Lisa Scottoline is an American author of legal thrillers.

1955Maʻafu Tukuiʻaulahi, Tongan politician and military officer, Deputy Prime Minister (died 2021)^[†]

'Siosaʻia Lausiʻi, Lord Maʻafu Tukuiʻaulahi, also known as Lord Maʻafu, was a Tongan politician, military officer, and member of the Tongan nobility.

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Headlines from July 1, 1955

LAST REPORT MADE BY HOOVER BOARD; Commission Ends Existence Declaring Its Proposals Could Balance Budget LAST REPORT MADE BY HOOVER BOARD

By Alvin Shusterspecial To the New York Times

Hoover Comm ends existence; Hoover says he is ready for more pub service; illus

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State Officials Clash Over Liquor Inquiry; OFFICIALS CLASH ON S. L. A. INQUIRY

By Unknown Author

SLA Deputy Comr Corcoran denounces Shapiro charges; says no competent evidence of corruption was uncovered; charges Shapiro with smear campaign; that he violates law barring investigation Comr from making pub findings except as directed by Gov; sees Harriman condoning Shapiro tactics for pol purposes; Shapiro urges Corcoran ask Johnson and A A Fein why they resigned; says Corcoran errs if he believes charges unfounded; Comr Rohan says Corcoran does not s for SLA

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Burma's Premier Tires of Waiting For Benson, Leaves, Gets Apology; U NU WALKS OUT ON BENSON VISIT

By Special to The New York Times

Premier Nu leaves Agr Dept bldg without seeing him after being kept waiting beyond apptmt time; Benson apologizes; explains his delay

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New Polio Virus Discovery Uses Human Instead of Monkey Tissue; NEW VIRUS PLAN USES NO MONKEYS

By the Associated Press

3 Calif U researchers cultivate all 3 viruses used for vaccine in amniotic membrane of human placenta, eliminating use of expensive monkey kidney tissue; cite advantages of econ and avoidance of possible allergic reaction to kidney tissue; caution on other viruses in placenta; new culture process will make more monkeys available for safety tests

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BONN ACCEPTS BID TO SOVIET PARLEY; Avoids Mention of Proposed Adenauer Trip to Moscow -- Preliminary Talk Asked BONN ACCEPTS BID TO SOVIET PARLEY

By M. S. Handlerspecial To the New York Times

W Ger accepts USSR inv to discuss ties; does not mention Adenauer trip to Moscow; asks preliminary clarifying talks by Ambs in Paris; Free Dem leader Pfleiderer confs with Adenauer after Salzburg talk with Prime Min Nehru, reptdly on USSR-W Ger ties

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BRITAIN SOFTENS STAND ON CYPRUS; Invites Greece and Turkey to Discuss Issue -- Pakistan to Join Baghdad Pact BRITAIN SOFTENS STAND ON CYPRUS

By Peter D. Whitneyspecial To the New York Times

GB invites Greece and Turkey to discuss island status; Eden seen reversing stiff Churchill policy; bars advance commitments or inv to Cyprus reprs; Greece weighs bid; map

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J. S. Service Upheld On a Loyalty Point; Ex-Envoy Upheld on Loyalty Point But Judge Fails to Restore His Job

By Luther A. Hustonspecial To the New York Times

Judge Curran orders Civil Service Comm expunge finding of reasonable doubt of J S Service loyalty; holds Service discharge valid, citing absolute discretion of Sec to oust any employe; ex-Sec Acheson affidavit on point noted; Curran, in voiding Loyalty Rev Bd finding, cites Sup Ct decision in Peters case; holds Bd had no authority to rev State Dept Loyalty Security Bd finding

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Times Man Accused of Aid To Reds in Copy; Denies It; TIMES MAN DENIES INQUIRY CHARGES

By Allen Druryspecial To the New York Times

Testifies, Sen Internal Security (Eastland) subcom, on Communist party membership, '37-40, while on Bklyn Eagle staff; says he notified Times of it long before subcom probe

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QUILL INSISTS CITY RUN OWN TRANSIT; As Old Authority Expires, He Asks Governor Seek End of Successor Agency QUILL INSISTS CITY RUN OWN TRANSIT

By Ralph Katz

Old Authority final meeting; Casey thanks members

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STEEL STRIKE IS ON; PEACE TALKS FAIL BUT REOPEN TODAY; MILLS SHUT DOWN Pickets Take Posts -- 600,000 Are Idle in Wage Dispute STEEL STRIKE ON; PEACE TALKS FAIL

By A. H. Raskinspecial To the New York Times

strike begins; 600,000 idle; Stephens comment; McDonald pledges settlement effort; picketing begun at nearly all plants in major centers; indus reprs indicate new offer; cos reptdly weigh pkg offer including pensions as well as direct wages

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EISENHOWER CALLS 2-PARTY MEETING ON GENEVA JULY I2; Will Advise Congressional Leaders on Policy -- Gives Latin Envoys His Views EISENHOWER CALLS 2-PARTY MEETING

By Elie Abelspecial To the New York Times

Eisenhower calls US Cong leaders to White House conf, July 12, for bipartisan briefing on US stand; list; Eisenhower, Dulles brief chiefs of Amer repubs diplomatic missions in Washington; Asst Sec Holland, H E Stassen present; Eisenhower to see Eden and Faure, Geneva, before conf with Bulganin; Western Big-3 mins to meet, Paris, before Geneva

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STATE-CITY GROUP SET UP TO STUDY FISCAL RELATIONS; Governor and Mayor Name 5 Members Each -- Career and Salary Plan Begins CITY-STATE GROUP TO SIFT FINANCES

By Paul Crowell

Citizens com to study NYC-NYS fiscal relations formed; Harriman names Dr Crawford, S Kreutzer, Prof Lutz, E A Neider and T W Rourke; Wagner names B J Buttenwieser, L Joseph, Rev McGinley, Mrs R B Morris and C F Noyes; Sen W J Mahoney, Speaker Heck pledge cooperation but insist there is no need for com

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