WASHINGTON, Feb. 18--Maj. Gen. Ellard A. Walsh charged before a Congressional committee today that the Awmy's new six-month training requirement presaged federalization and extinction of the National Guard.

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Johnson Warns President Against 'Coercing' Israel; Senate Democratic Chief Bars Sanctions -Party Objection to Talk Only With Dulles Is Bringing Eisenhower Back JOHNSON OPPOSES ISRAEL SANCTIONS The Johnson Statement

By William S. White Special To the New York Times

Sen Johnson warns him on 'coercion' of Israel; opposes sanctions; Eisenhower decided to return to Washington after Dems rejected Dulles leadership in confs with Cong leaders

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1957Falco, Austrian singer-songwriter, rapper, and musician (died 1998)^[†]

Johann "Hans" Hölzel, better known by his stage name Falco, was an Austrian singer and musician. He had several international hits, including "Der Kommissar" (1981), "Rock Me Amadeus", "Vienna Calling", "Jeanny", "The Sound of Musik", "Coming Home ", and posthumously released "Out of the Dark".

1957Dave Stewart, American baseball player, coach, and executive^[†]

David Keith Stewart, nicknamed "Smoke", is an American professional baseball executive, pitching coach, sports agent, and former starting pitcher. The Los Angeles Dodgers' 16th-round selection in the 1975 MLB draft, Stewart's MLB playing career spanned from 1978 through 1995, winning three World Series championships all with different clubs while compiling a career 3.95 earned run average (ERA) and a 168–129 won–lost record, including winning 20 games in four consecutive seasons. He pitched for the Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Oakland Athletics, and Toronto Blue Jays.

1957Ray Winstone, English actor^[†]

Raymond Andrew Winstone is an English television, stage, and film actor with a career spanning five decades. Having worked with many prominent directors, including Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, Winstone is known for his "hard man" roles, usually delivered in his distinctive London accent.

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1957Maurice Garin, Italian-French cyclist (born 1871)^[†]

Maurice-François Garin was an Italian-French road bicycle racer best known for winning the inaugural Tour de France in 1903, and for being stripped of his title in the second Tour in 1904 along with eight others, for cheating. He was of Italian origin but adopted French nationality on 21 December 1901.

Historical Context for February 19, 1957

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

Headlines from February 19, 1957

British Charge Greece Aids Cyprus Rising, Ask Redress; BRITAIN ACCUSES GREECE ON CYPRUS Makarios' Exile Defended Greece Denies Arms Charge

TUG PARLEY FAILS; NO NEW TALKS SET; Wages and Work Conditions Snag the Session After A Day of Optimism Six-Year Pact Offered TUG PARLEY FAILS; NO NEW TALKS SET Heavy Fuel Supply Up

GUARD PROPOSES 11-WEEK TRAINING; General Walsh Says Army's 6-Month Requirement Is 'the Kiss of Death' Wilson Asked to Testify GUARD PROPOSES 11-WEEK TRAINING

Johnson Warns President Against 'Coercing' Israel; Senate Democratic Chief Bars Sanctions -Party Objection to Talk Only With Dulles Is Bringing Eisenhower Back JOHNSON OPPOSES ISRAEL SANCTIONS The Johnson Statement

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