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June 7, 1957

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Headlines from June 7, 1957

EISENHOWER PLAN FOR 2 BILLION AID WINS SENATE TEST; Long-Term Revolving Fund for Mutual Security Loans Approved by Committee HOLLISTER IS BY-PASSED Group Acts to Shift Control of Money From I.C.A. to the State Department Setback for Dulles Administration Advance EISENHOWER PLAN WINS SENATE TEST Has to Justify Himself

By William S.white Special To the New York Times

Green com approves $2-billion long-term revolving fund for econ aid on loan basis; approves rider in effect taking adm of fund from Dir Hollister and putting it under Dillon in State Dept; approves 2-yr authorization for mil aid, 1 yr for tech; authorizations beyond 1 yr are unprecedented; Eisenhower victory seen

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SOUTH DEFEATED IN MOVE TO BLOCK HOUSE RIGHTS BILL; Rayburn Rejects Virginian's Bid to Recommit Plan in First Day's Debate Point of Order Raised Amendment Denied SOUTH DEFEATED IN TEST ON RIGHTS

By C.p. Trussell Special To the New York Times

Repr Smith, seeking to withhold bill from House consideration, says it was taken to floor under rules violation; McCormack, Keating argue clauses he cites would add to existing law, not amend it; Speaker Rayburn rules provisions at issue would not change law; rejects Smith bid to recommit plan; Celler queried by Southern foes of bill; Case comments

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BAGHDAD NATIONS VOTE ARMS STAFF; U.S. WILL JOIN IT; Council Agrees to Establish Joint 'Planning Structure' on Defense Against Reds FOUR-DAY PARLEY ENDED Subversion From 'Outside' Remains a Serious Threat, Communique Declares Text of communique will be found on Page 4. Move to Strengthen Liaison Size of Staff Not Decided BAGHDAD NATIONS VOTES ARMS STAFF British Stress Communications

By Henry R. Lieberman Special To the New York Times

Baghdad Pact Mins Council holds situation improved; warns Communist aims and subversion threat persist

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Notable Births

Juan Luis Guerra

1957Juan Luis Guerra, Dominican singer, composer, and record producer.[†]

Juan Luis Guerra Seijas is a Dominican musician, singer, composer, and record producer. Throughout his career, he has won numerous awards including 28 Latin Grammy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and one Latin Billboard Music Award. He won 3 Latin Grammy Awards in 2010, including Album of the Year. In 2012, he won the Latin Grammy Award for Producer of the Year. He has sold 15 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists.

Historical Context for June 7, 1957

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