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In 1957, the world population was approximately 2,852,618,337 people[†]
1957Stephen Budiansky, American historian, journalist, and author[†]
Stephen Budiansky is an American writer, historian and biographer, best known for his books on animal behaviour and his criticism of animal rights. He is also the author of a number of scholarly publications about the history of cryptography, military and intelligence history, and music.
1957Thom Hoffman, Dutch actor and photographer[†]
Thomas Antonius Cornelis Ancion, known by the pseudonym Thom Hoffman, is a Dutch actor and photographer.
Sen rejects Russell amendment, 58-28, after Eisenhower plea; Russell s
Dulles confs with Eban
FTC readies 1st major move against misleading and unfair ads; 4-mo monitoring program discussed; atty T H Scott comments
Egypt informs UN it can clear Suez Canal when Israelis are out of Egypt
Teamsters Western Conf urges unity to meet 'anti-union' attacks stemming from Sen probe; votes confidence in Brewster and Crosby; scores Elkins; McClellan comments
NY Times survey sees US econ growth ltd by water shortage; problems of 7 arid states in central states and SW discussed; improved distribution needed; daily need put at 450 billion gals, '75; illus
Nixon says Sultan approved doctrine but stressed econ aid as more vital in combating communism than mil guarantees
E Indonesian rebel council demands at least 70% of local revenues be used for local development
Israel balks on withdrawal; Herut demands election on issue; Ben Gurion says Israel will continue struggle for free navigation; says he seeks concrete guarantees; Eban seeks clarification of US position
Judge Whittaker
ex-Sec Talbott dies; probe revd
US athlete H Connolly seeks Govt permit to wed Czech woman athlete O Fikotova