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February 13, 1957

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Headlines from February 13, 1957

Material Hard as Diamond Created; G.E. MAKES MATTER

By Harold M. Schmeck Jr

new material borazon created by Dr Wentorf is as hard as diamonds, more resistant to heat

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French Say U.N. Debate Helps Moves to End Algerian Revolt; FRENCH FIND GAIN IN U.N. ON ALGERIA

By Michael James Special To the New York Times

French stage polite walkout when com starts debating resolutions on Algeria; leave unofficial 'observers' in com

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U. S. WOULD BACK ISRAELI OIL ROUTE; End of Egypt's Sea Monopoly Sought Along With Solving of Arab-Israeli Impasse

By James Reston Special To the New York Times

US declaration on free shipping through Gulf of Aqaba seen move for route by-passing Suez Canal; Israeli Elath-Mediterranean oil pipeline almost completed; larger line being planned with aid of other nations; map

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Namm-Loeser's to Close Store, Brooklyn Landmark Since 1886; Namm-Loeser's to Close Store; Brooklyn Landmark Since 1886

By Carl Spielvogel

Bkly store to close; illus; deficit, other factors discussed; co history revd

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DELAY IS SOUGHT ON COURT REFORM; Judge Conway Tells State Hearing the Tweed Plan Requires Further Study

By Douglas Dales Special To the New York Times

Chief Judge Conway urges Legis defer action on Comm plan for yr to permit further study, hearing, Albany; opposed by Presiding Justices Peck and Foster; Peck favors separate family ct

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1957Denise Austin, American fitness trainer and author^[†]

Denise Austin is an American fitness instructor, author, and columnist, and a former member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Historical Context for February 13, 1957

In 1957, the world population was approximately 2,852,618,337 people^[†]

Headlines from February 13, 1957

Material Hard as Diamond Created; G.E. MAKES MATTER

French Say U.N. Debate Helps Moves to End Algerian Revolt; FRENCH FIND GAIN IN U.N. ON ALGERIA

U. S. WOULD BACK ISRAELI OIL ROUTE; End of Egypt's Sea Monopoly Sought Along With Solving of Arab-Israeli Impasse

Namm-Loeser's to Close Store, Brooklyn Landmark Since 1886; Namm-Loeser's to Close Store; Brooklyn Landmark Since 1886

DELAY IS SOUGHT ON COURT REFORM; Judge Conway Tells State Hearing the Tweed Plan Requires Further Study

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Historical Context for February 13, 1957