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September 4, 1955

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Historical Context for September 4, 1955

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

Notable Births

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.

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Headlines from September 4, 1955

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

By Unknown Author

Atty Gen Javits asks NYS, Fed action to aid NYS addicts; urges med research

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

By Unknown Author

NY Times survey chows overcrowding, NYC suburbs

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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

By Special to The New York Times

Reed holds '56 cut talk premature; opposes cuts now

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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

By Louis Effratspecial To the New York Times

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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MOROCCANS FEAR MORE BLOODSHED; Nationalists Think Prospect for Peaceful Accord With French Is Diminishing MOROCCANS FEAR MORE BLOODSHED

By Thomas F. Bradyspecial To the New York Times

comment on conflict, French plan for solution

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School Days Are Here for Kids, Telephone Officials and Arabs; IT'S SCHOOL DAYS FOR PHONE AIDES

By Alfred R. Zipser Jr

A telephone company executive in the Empire State and a Saudi Arabian oil well apprentice half a world distant have something in common. Both must undergo training to improve their efficiency on the job that is the last word in modern industrial education.

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Soviet Twist on News Is Studied by 'Voice'; RUSSIANS REVISE PROPAGANDA WAR

By Harrison E. Salisburyspecial To the New York Times

Matskevich Voice of Amer broadcast to USSR published in Pravda

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TARIFF REDUCTION FOR JAPAN NEARS; But No Heavy Rise in Imports Is Expected as New Duties Go Into Effect Saturday TARIFF REDUCTION FOR JAPAN NEARS

By Brendan M. Jones

A slight increase of imports from Japan may be expected here after Sept. 10.

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INTEGRATION GAIN EVIDENT IN SOUTH; Survey Finds 11 of 17 States Have Acted to Comply With Supreme Court Ruling INTEGRATION RISE EVIDENT IN SOUTH

By Benjamin Fine

B Fine on NAACP survey showing 11 of 17 Southern states requiring segregation have acted to comply with Sup Ct ruling; 66 communities, Okla, several in Ky integrate; other data

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Swoon's Son First In $147,845 Stakes; SWOON'S SON WINS $147,845 FUTURITY

By the United Press

CHICAGO, Sept. 3 -- Swoon's Son, a 2-year-old son of The Doge owned by E. Gay Drake, swept to his sixth straight victory today in the $147,845 Washington Park Futurity. As a result, he became the nation's leading juvenile money-winner by a wide margin with $221,120 earned this year.

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'SIEGE' RULES SET FOR BUENOS AIRES; Peronist Edict Declares Full 'Severity' of Security Unit Faces Peace Disturbers 'SIEGE' RULES SET FOR BUENOS AIRES

By Edward A. Morrowspecial To the New York Times

Min Albrieu issues decree on siege warning 'maximum severity of security forces' will be used against those disturbing peace; Security Dir Gen Robles countersigned it; his pol role still undefined; Fed police continue arms search, BA; rumors continue; Army garrisons in Cordoba, Corrientes, Santa Fe and Mendoza Provs reptd ready to bar recognition of Peron

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