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May 12, 1957

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Historical Context for May 12, 1957

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

Notable Births

1957Lou Whitaker, American baseball player^[†]

Louis Rodman Whitaker Jr., nicknamed "Sweet Lou", is an American former professional baseball second baseman. Whitaker spent his entire career with the Detroit Tigers. From 1977 to 1995, he appeared in 2,390 games for the Tigers, third most in franchise history behind Ty Cobb and Al Kaline. He helped the Tigers win the 1984 World Series, was selected as an American League All-Star five consecutive years (1983–1987) and won four Silver Slugger Awards and three Gold Glove Awards (1983–1985). The Tigers retired his No. 1 jersey in August 2022.

Notable Deaths

1957Alfonso de Portago, Spanish bobsledder and racing driver (born 1928)^[†]

Alfonso Antonio Vicente Eduardo Ángel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, 11th Marquess of Portago, GE, best known as Alfonso de Portago, was a Spanish aristocrat, racing and bobsleigh driver, jockey and pilot.

1957Erich von Stroheim, Austrian-American actor, director, and producer (born 1885)^[†]

Erich Oswald Hans Carl Maria von Stroheim was an Austrian-American director, screenwriter, actor, and producer, most noted as a film star and avant-garde, visionary director of the silent era. His 1924 film Greed is considered one of the finest and most important films ever made. After clashes with Hollywood studio bosses over budget and workers' rights problems, Stroheim found it difficult to find work as a director and subsequently became a well-respected character actor, particularly in French cinema.

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Khrushchev's Plan; THE SUPREME SOVIET--DELEGATES LISTEN AS KHRUSHCHEV OUTLINES HIS NEW ECONOMIC POLICY

By Sovfoto

While Russia continued to play her vigorous role in world affairs last week there came from Moscow a sign of internal economic stress --stress that could have important national and international repercussions.

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Eisenhower and Diem Cite Rid Perils to Asian Peace; South Vietnamese Chief Gets Assurance of U.S. Aid to Meet Communist Military Build-Up and 'Continuing Subversion' EISENHOWER,DIEM CITE RED THREATS

By Jay Walz Special To the New York Times

Joint communique with Pres Ngo Dinh Diem on threats to peace in SE Asia

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MORTGAGE RELIEF FOR BUYERS SEEN; Lower Down Payments Held Possible as Congress Studies Housing Bill Lower Down Payments MORTGAGE RELIEF FOR BUYERS SEEN

By Glenn Fowler

Lower down payments for homes bought with Governmentbacked mortgages appear to be on the way.

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A SURPLUS IS CUT --BUT AT A PRICE; U.S. Cleaning Out Its Stocks of Cotton for Export at 7c a Pound Below Cost Here SOIL BANK REDUCES CROP But Business Men and Field Hands in Old South Draw No Government Checks May Cut Into 1956 Crop A SURPLUS IS CUT --BUT AT A PRICE Size of Crop Estimated Nearly Half in 'Bank'

By J.h. Carmical

The record cotton surplus accumulated in the past five years is being cut sharply.

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BOMBERS' RALLY TRIPS ORIOLES, 6-4; Yankees Register Four Runs in 7th After Baltimore Routs Larsen in 5th YANKEES' RALLY TOPS ORIOLES, 6-4 Players Get the Point Mantle Hits Double Weather Cuts Attendance

By Louis Effrat Special To the New York Times

BALTIMORE, May 11--Casey Stengel's special "Let's-talk-itover" meeting, called seven hours before tonight's game, might have had something to do with the sudden turnabout of the Yankees. Whatever the reason, the manager welcomed the change, as the world champions rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles, 6--4, and end their three-game losing streak.

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Red Chinese Charge Aggression by U.S. On Taiwan Missiles; 'Indignation' Expressed PEIPING PROTESTS TAIWAN MISSILES

By Reuters

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Coast Mayor Hints at Shift Of Giants, Brooks in 1958; TRANSFER HINTED OF BROOKS, GIANTS Dodger Decision No Factor Giants Better Prospect

By Unknown Author

SAN FRANCISCO, May 11--Mayor George Christopher said today a major league decision on shifting teams to Los Angeles and San Francisco might be made in July but would not be announced until after Aug. 30.

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Old Hands Take Over Jay Thorpe; EXECUTIVE GROUP BUYS JAY THORPE

By Unknown Author

A change in ownership has been announced at Jay Thorpe, Inc., Fifty-seventh Street women's specialty store.

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Builder Hopes to Increase Sales By Revising Leftover '56 Models; Westchester Builder Hopes toy Raise Sales by Revamping 1956 Models Along Lines of Originals

By John P. Callahan

The builder of a 280-home colony in Westchester County hopes to step up sales by redesigning the community's 1956 models, rather than selling them as is or constructing completely new styles.

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RECORD FOR TRACK; Kingmaker, in 1:48 1/5 for 1 1/8-Mile Event, Beats Beam Rider Responds in the Stretch 'He Didn't Like Track' KINGMAKER WINS, SETS TRACK MARK Bold Ruler Shipped Out Snaps Losing String

By Joseph C. Nicholsthe New York Times (BY MEYER LIEBOWITZ)

Kingmaker of the Happy Hill Farm turned in a record-breaking performance in winning the $56,900 Grey Lag at Jamaica yesterday. Under the guidance of Bob Ussery, the leading rider of the meeting, Kingmaker covered the mile and a furlong in 1:48 1/5.

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MONEY'S CHEAPER ON THE EXCHANGE; A Listing on Board Cuts Cost of Raising New Capital MONEY'S CHEAPER ON THE EXCHANGE Listed Companies Paid Less

By Burton Crane

Costs of new financing are being made the subject of fresh studies by the New York Stock Exchange.

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YOUNG ARCHITECTS DISPLAY TALENTS; Students From 20 Schools Exhibit Models During Building Exposition DESIGNS SHOW BALANCE Prize-Winners Emphasize Modern Style but Also Retain Traditions Dormitory-Style Stressed Others Show Interest

By Unknown Author

Future homeowners can be reassured by the promise shown by young architects today. Their concept of the modern home is an attractive blend of functionalism, comfort, and indoor-outdoor living.

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