PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 3 -- Beating the Phillies, 3 -- 2, before 23,179 fans at Connie Mack Stadium tonight gave the Giants little enjoyment. It would have required more than a mere victory to change the blue mood brought on by the disclosure that Alvin Dark had been lost to the club for the balance of the season.

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THE FINANCIAL WEEK; Market on Gentle Upgrade as Off-Season Ends I -- Credit Brakes Tightened Further

By John G. Forrest

Stocks extended their recovery last week in quieter trading. Selected issues were strong, but as measured by the averages, the over-all gain was smaller than in the preceding week. The second consecutive week of rising prices has more than erased the losses established early in August.

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1955David Broza, Israeli singer-songwriter and guitarist^[†]

David Simon Berwick Broza is an Israeli singer-songwriter. His music mixes modern pop with Spanish music.

1955Garth Le Roux, South African cricketer^[†]

Garth Stirling Le Roux is a former South African first class cricketer. He went to Wynberg Boys' High School, graduating in 1973.

1955Brian Schweitzer, American politician, 23rd Governor of Montana^[†]

Brian David Schweitzer is an American farmer and politician who served as the 23rd Governor of Montana from 2005 to 2013. Schweitzer served for a time as chair of the Western Governors Association as well as the Democratic Governors Association. He also served as President of the Council of State Governments.

Historical Context for September 4, 1955

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

Headlines from September 4, 1955

Javits Reports Rise In Use of Narcotics; JAVITS SEES RISE IN NARCOTICS USE

SCHOOL CROWDING PLAGUES SUBURBS; Double Sessions and Rented Quarters Will Be Used -Classes Start This Week SCHOOL CROWDING PLAGUES SUBURBS

REED WILL OPPOSE ANY TAX CUT MOVE IN COMING SESSION; Upstate Republican Asserts Congress Must Await Time of Peace and Stability REED WILL OPPOSE ANY TAX CUT MOVE

GIANTS TRIUMPH OVER PHILLIES, 3-2; Score All Runs in First Off Wehmeier -- Dark Out for Remainder of Season GIANTS TRIUMPH OVER PHILLIES, 3-2

THE FINANCIAL WEEK; Market on Gentle Upgrade as Off-Season Ends I -- Credit Brakes Tightened Further

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Historical Context for September 4, 1955