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February 14, 1957

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Historical Context for February 14, 1957

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

Notable Births

1957Soile Isokoski, Finnish soprano and actress^[†]

Soile Marja Isokoski is a Finnish lyric soprano, active in opera, concert works and lieder.

1957Alan Smith, English bishop^[†]

Alan Gregory Clayton Smith is a British retired Anglican bishop. From 2009 until 2025, he was the Bishop of St Albans; from 2001 to 2009, he served as the area Bishop of Shrewsbury.

1957Ken Wahl, American actor^[†]

Ken Wahl is an American retired actor. Rising to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s, he starred in the CBS television crime drama Wiseguy.

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Headlines from February 14, 1957

EGYPTIANS ASSAIL U.S. AIM ON AQABA AS FAVORING FOES; Officials Denounce Support of Gulf Snipping Rights and U.N. Force in Gaza Discrimination Charged Attack From Gaza Denied EGYPTIANS ASSAIL U.S. AIM ON AQABA Soviet Motive Suspected Moscow's Envoy Active

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Egyptians assail US plan as aid to Israel

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BOTH SIDES HINT QUICK PIER TRUCE; Union and Employers Meet Today--Rail Embargo Set for Atlantic Cargoes Tug Strike in 13th Day BOTH SIDES HINT QUICK DOCK TRUCE Contract Expired Sept. 30

By Jacques Nevardthe New York Times (BY JOHN MURAVCKI)

both sides optimistic; 150 ships idled; mil cargo and tankers unaffected; NY pickets illus

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Philadelphia Signs With a Union To Represent Most City Workers; UNION PACT SIGNED BY PHILADELPHIA T.W.U. Has Contract Here

By William G. Weart Special To the New York Times

city signs pact giving State, County and Munic Employes union sole bargaining rights in depts where it has majority; Mayor Dilworth, union officials comment; 15,000 workers covered

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U.S. for U.N. Debate On Soviet Complaint; U.S. FOR DEBATE ON SOVIET PLAINT Soviet Note Made Public

By Thomas J. Hamilton Special To the New York Times

US to back Assembly debate so that charge can be disproved

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COMMONS BACKS DEFENSE REVISION; Upholds Priority for Missiles --Sandys Warns Britain of Peril of Rocket Attack SHIFT IN DEFENSE UPHELD IN BRITAIN

By Drew Middleton Special To the New York Times

Min Sandys repts bomb nearly completed, s, Commons

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SENATE UNITS CURB MILITARY ASPECTS OF MIDEAST PLAN; Committees Bar Unqualified Authority for President to Fight Aggressor APPROVE ECONOMIC HELP Adopt a Substitute Proposal Backing Use of Force if in Accord With Treaties Text Used 'Authorized' SENATORS MODIFY PLAN FOR MIDEAST Opposing Revision 8 Democrats Balk Earlier Revisions Lose Part of Text Rejected President's View Given Soviet Sends Jakarta Jeeps Avalanche Kills 6 in Sweden

By William S. White Special To the New York Times

Sen coms reject giving Eisenhower unconditional authorization for use of mil forces; adopt revised resolution; Mansfield and Humphrey sponsor change; roll-calls; Dems hold Pres already has authority sought; Mansfield sees mil decisions up to Pres; other amendments noted; Eisenhower, Dulles satisfied

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5-Week Job Gives City Pension To Rogers, Ex-Tammany Chief; Former Manhattan Borough President to Retire Today From Minor Clerkship 5-WEEK CITY JOB LEADS TO PENSION The Rogers Pension Device Used Before

By Charles G. Bennettthe New York Times

H E Rogers, ex-Boro Pres and Dem leader, retires after 5 wks work as minor clerk in Law Dept, qualifying him for pension; use of short-term apptmt device to get pension noted

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Truman Offers a Program To Bring Peace to Mideast; Cites Oil Resources Calls Suez Transit Vital TRUMAN SUGGESTS PLAN FOR MIDEAST Uneasy at Delay Fears Armed Conflict Urges Speed in Senate

By Harry S. Truman

H S Truman urges coordinated development of resources, article offering program for Mideast peace

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EUROPE AVERTING INDUSTRIAL CRISIS; Optimism Grows as Oil Lack Fails to Cripple Economies EUROPE AVERTING INDUSTRIAL CRISIS Severe Effects Elsewhere Executivs Cites U.S. Efforts

By W. Granger Blair Special To the New York Times.the New York Times

indus crisis averted despite shortage

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ISRAEL IS SEEKING DETAILS ON AQABA; Asks U.S. to Clarify Project for Alternate Sea Route to Bypass Suez Canal No Word Sent to Egypt Sanctions Plans Deflated ISRAEL IS SEEKING DETAILS ON AQABA Israel Delays Discussion Israel Speeds Pipeline Syrians Accuse Israelis

By Dana Adams Schmidt Special To the New York Times

sanctions threat deflated by US plan for Gulf; Israel criticizes Hammarskjold rept

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Government Delays 97 New Buildings In Fight on Inflation; Four Projects in New York U.S. CUTS BUILDING TO CURB INFLATION Difficulty on Bids Noted

By Special to The New York Times

Govt defers bldg permanent hdqrs

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GOVERNOR BACKS POWER CONTRACT AS G.M. JOINS PLAN; Will Approve Reynolds Bid for 239,000 Kilowatts of St. Lawrence Output FOUNDRY TO BE ADDED Motors Corporation Agrees to Build--Democratic Split Is Indicated Lehman Opposes Contract A Victory for Moses Strong Criticism Voiced Harriman to Approve Power Pact For Reynolds as G.M. Joins Plan Comment by Harriman

By Clayton Knowles

Harriman approves sale to Reynolds in light of GM announcement it will build aluminum casting foundry in area if Reynolds gets power; defers action on Niagara Mohawk pact, GM pres Curtice defines co's plans for foundry to be operated by Chevrolet; map; Reynolds vp D P Reynolds lauds GM plan; C Poletti, A T Hills and Liberal party chmn Rose silent; NYS Power Authority ex-sec Sucher, UAW aide Rifkin, Munic Elec Utilities Assn aide Lapp score Harriman approval; ex-Sen Lehman reptdly opposed it; victory for Moses seen

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