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July 31, 1957

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Historical Context for July 31, 1957

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

Notable Births

1957Daniel Ash, English singer-songwriter and guitarist^[†]

Daniel Gaston Ash is an English musician, songwriter and singer. He became prominent in the late 1970s as the guitarist for the goth rock band Bauhaus, which spawned two related bands led by Ash: Tones on Tail and Love and Rockets. Recently, he reunited with bandmate Kevin Haskins to form Poptone, a retrospective of their respective careers, featuring Kevin's daughter Diva Dompe on bass. He has also recorded several solo albums. Several guitarists have listed Ash as an influence, including Dave Navarro of Jane's Addiction, Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Hide of X Japan and John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

1957Mark Thompson, English business executive^[†]

Sir Mark John Thompson is a British–American media executive who is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ancestry, the largest for-profit genealogy company in the world, and Chief Executive Officer of the Cable News Network (CNN). He is the former president and chief executive officer of The New York Times Company. From 2004 to 2012, he was Director-General of the BBC, and before that was the Chief Executive of Channel 4. In 2009 Thompson was ranked as the 65th most powerful person in the world by Forbes magazine. He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 2017.

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Headlines from July 31, 1957

CUT IN MOVIE TAX PROPOSED BY CITY; Council Bill Would Exempt Admissions Up to 90 Cents to Aid 'Sick' Industry Federal Tax Remains Cost Put at $4,000,000 CUT IN MOVIE TAX PROPOSED BY CITY

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Acting Treas Gilsten repts fiscal '57 collections at record $876,451,702; links improved collection methods; repts on uncollected levies

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Atom-Powered Merchant Ship Set for 1960; First Atomic Merchant Vessel Planned for 1960 Completion Safety Features Planned

By Special to The New York Times

AEC, Maritime Adm hold symposium, Washington, on Govt program; Morse says keel of 1st craft will be laid in spring, with launching in '58 and sailing in '60; craft described; drawing; ship seen able to run 350,000 mi or 3 1/2 yrs on 1 change of fuel; Amer Radiator & Standard Sanitary div study sponsored by Govt sees nuclear power more econ than conventional at speeds above 20 knots and on trips of 20,000 or more mi

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WEST WILL OFFER MOSCOW 2 PLANS ON AIR INSPECTION; One Would Cover All of U.S. and Soviet and Some NATO and Warsaw Pact Areas OTHER FOR EUROPE ONLY Dulles May Present Program to Bar Surprise Attacks at U.N. London Talks

By Drew Middleton Special To the New York Times

US, with approval of NATO allies, prepared to offer USSR 2 proposals for aerial inspection zones to guard against surprise attack one would include all of USSR and US, the other Eur from Irish coast to Urals; Dulles confs with Western reprs on subcom; stresses need to complete presentation of proposals

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KOHLER IS VICTOR IN WISCONSIN TEST; Wisconsin Winners

By Richard J.h. Johnston Special To the New York Times

Kohler wins Repub primary, Proxmire Dem; campaign seen neither test of Eisenhower appeal nor of McCarthyism; primary candidates views discussed; many Dems seen to have voted for Kohler

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ILLINOIS REFUSES TO FREE LEOPOLD; Stratton Says Thrill Killer May Reapply for Parole ILLINOIS REFUSES TO FREE LEOPOLD History of Case Sought 'Perfect Crime'

By Special to The New York Times

rejects N Leopold plea to cut sentence imposed for '24 slaying of R Franks, statement

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JOINT ATOM BODY DEFIES PRESIDENT ON 2 PROPOSALS; Approves U.S. Construction of Power Plants--Curbs International Allocation G.O.P. to Oppose Plan $40,000,000 Approved JOINT ATOM BODY DEFIES PRESIDENT Lagoona Project Attacked

By John W. Finney Special To the New York Times

Durham com reaffirms stand on curbing Pres

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Soviet Grants Yugoslav Aid on Which It Had Reneged; Signs Pact for the Full $250,000,000, but obtains More Time in Which to Build Big Aluminum Project

By Elie Abel Special To the New York Times

USSR reinstates funds for power project, Montenegro, to be built with E Ger tech aid; 2d plant also approved

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R.A.F. CONTINUES ATTACKS IN OMAN; Second Jet Raid in Two Days Indicates Rebels Still Are Held Threat to Sultan One Ambush Reported Leaflets Warned Populace British Jet Fighters Continue Attacks Against Omani Rebels

By Sam Pope Brewer Special To the New York Times

RAF jets raid fort, Farq; Brit troop movements discussed; map

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U.S. PLANS TO FIRE A TINY SATELLITE; Test 'Moon' to Be Launched Ahead of I.G.Y. Program U.S. PLANS TO FIRE A TINY SATELLITE Cosmic Ray Study Planned Test Rocket Crashes

By Special to The New York Times

US to fire miniature satellite in fall of '57 to test rockets; to have 6.4-in diameter, weigh 4.5 lbs; will contain radio and some instruments

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Housing Bias Bill Is Argued Amid Confusion at Cit Hall; Both Sides Appeal BIAS BILL SESSION IRKS CROWD OF 200 Role of Cooperatives Realty Boards Rebuked

By Charles G. Bennettthe New York Times

A City Council committee's open meeting on the housing anti-bias bill took place yesterday in a setting of chaos and general confusion at City Hall. A perspiring and irate crowd

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Poland's Industrial Output Declines Despite Appeals; October Is Symbol INDUSTRY OUTPUT FALLS IN POLAND Agriculture Picture Bright

By Sydney Gruson Special To the New York Times

indus output drops despite leaders' appeals for sacrifices and greater effort; demoralization of workers blamed; thefts from plants by workers cited

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MORSE PREVENTS TRUCE IN DEBATE OVER CIVIL RIGHTS; Thwarts a Move to Consider Other Legislation During a Two-Day Armistice DOUGLAS URGES A VOTE Also Seeks to Assure South That His Faction Bears No 'Hatred' for Area Back Administration Text Seeks Change in Bill MORSE PREVENTS TRUCE IN DEBATE Reads Lewis Telegram Cites Provocation

By William S. White Special To the New York Times

Morse thwarts bipartisan effort to set debate aside for 2 days to permit action on other legis; delay sought by Johnson, Knowland; Douglas challenges jury trial forces to agree to vote by Aug 5; J L Lewis backs O'Mahoney-Kefauver-Church amendment, 1st pub backing given by major labor leader; AFL-CIO exec com opposes amendment; O'Mahoney denies charges by some that exclusion of Negroes from Fed juries is gen in South; Russell, others concur; Ervin says he phoned every Fed judge in NC to confirm Negro service is commonplace; Douglas denies his faction 'hates' South, reply to Russell

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