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June 30, 1957
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Headlines from June 30, 1957
NATO GROUP GETS STASSEN BRIEFING ON ARMS PARLEY; Describes West's Proposals at Hastily Called Talks-- Asks Prompt Comment INSPECTION ZONE IS CRUX Europeans Must Decide Stand on What May Be Element in First-Stage Agreement
talks continue
WINDS LASH CITY, CAUSE BLACKOUTS; 50,000 L.I. Homes Without Electricity for Hours-- Other Areas Also Hit
Winds of gale force lashed New York State and the metropolitan area from midnight Friday to 5 A.M. yesterday. Power lines were knocked down, trees felled and boats beached.
PEIPING REDUCES DEFENSE BUDGET; Slight Cuts in Total Spending and Military Outlay for '57 Reported by Finance Chief
Vice Premier Li Hsien-nien annual fiscal rept to Cong; says '56 increased revenue guarantees advances in all fields; gives '57 revenue estimates, reasons for '56 budget overspending; heavy indus still to have priority in '57 budget; other details
Notable Births
1957Bud Black, American baseball player and manager[†]
Harry Ralston "Bud" Black is an American professional baseball manager and pitcher who most recently served as manager of the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB from 1981 through 1995, most notably for the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians. He coached the Anaheim Angels / Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from 2000 through 2006 and managed the San Diego Padres from 2007 through 2015. He was named the National League Manager of the Year in 2010.
1957Sterling Marlin, American race car driver[†]
Sterling Burton Marlin is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He last competed in the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour. He formerly competed in the NASCAR Cup Series, winning the Daytona 500 in 1994 and 1995. He is the son of late NASCAR driver Coo Coo Marlin. He is married to Paula and has a daughter, Sutherlin, a son, Steadman, a former NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, and a grandson Stirlin who races for Sterling in Sterling’s No. 114 Super Late Model. Marlin is a member of the NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers list.
Historical Context for June 30, 1957
In 1957, the world population was approximately 2,852,618,337 people[†]