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January 24, 1959

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Historical Context for January 24, 1959

In 1959, the world population was approximately 2,965,950,351 people^[†]

Notable Births

1959Akira Maeda, Japanese wrestler, mixed martial artist, and actor^[†]

Akira Maeda is a Japanese mixed martial arts promoter, writer and retired professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Maeda was also known by the ring name Kwik-kik-Lee during his time on the British wrestling's slot on the sports show World of Sport (WoS). Maeda helped develop the shoot-style of professional wrestling during the late 1980s. He founded Fighting Network RINGS in 1991 which would become one of the top MMA promotions before it folded in 2002.

1959Michel Preud'homme, Belgian footballer and manager^[†]

Michel Georges Jean Ghislain Preud'homme is a Belgian retired footballer and manager who played as a goalkeeper. Currently, he is vice-president and sports director at Standard Liège.

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Headlines from January 24, 1959

RUSSIA TO RENEW TALKS WITH FINNS ON TRADE ACCORD; Resumption of Negotiations, Ending Rift, to Aim for New Long-Term Pact LEADERS CONFER AGAIN Khrushchev and Kekkonen Are Cordial at Luncheon -- Moscow to Send Envoy Russians to Renew Talks With Finland On a Trade Accord

By Special to The New York Times

Kekkonen, Khrushchev conf again; lunch together

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JUDGE JAILS AGENT OF SLUM BUILDING; Holds Him for Sentencing in First of 5 Health Cases JUDGE JAILS AGENT OF SLUM BUILDING

By Layhmond Robinson

Chodorov guilty of failure to provide heat in 410 W 53d St bldg, 1st of 5 charges; Magistrate Mahoney scores him

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Batista Major Condemned In Havana Stadium Trial; Batista Officer Sentenced to Die After Trial in Havana Stadium

By R. Hart Phillipsspecial To the New York Times

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Alcorn Asks G.O.P. Unity; President Prodded Again; ALCORN APPEALS FOR G. O. P. UNITY

By William M. Blairspecial To the New York Times

Alcorn pleads for unity after Goldwater joins Simpson in demanding Pres do more; Goldwater lists principles on which party could win, '60; thinks Pres is now more interested in pol, says ex-aide S Adams 'isolated him from pol facts of life'; Massachusetts Chmn McLean scores Simpson, Goldwater criticism; Com adopts Alcorn proposals; Goldwater backs plan but urges principles be listed; meeting ends

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BIG ATOM SMASHER SHOWN BY SOVIET; Machine With 10-Billion-Volt Acceleration Capability Is Largest in Operation BIG ATOM SMASHER SHOWN BY SOVIET

By Osgood Caruthersspecial To the New York Times

Synchrophasatron, which can accelerate protons from hydrogen atom to energy of 10 billion electronvolts, shown, Dubna; held world's largest atom smasher; synchrocyclotron, which accelerates protons and neutrons to energy of 680 million electronvolts, shown; Dr Green (US) repts 4 other accelerators of same type as synchrophasatron operating at energies greater than 1 billion electron-volts; repts 7 more machines under construction, 3 larger than USSR device, 1 as large

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Jamaica Track Open to Housing If Aqueduct Gets Idlewild Plot; TRACK IS OFFERED FOR HOUSING SITE

By Charles Grutzner

use of Jamaica race track site for 7,000-unit co-op sponsored by unions planned if NY Racing Assn sells site; Assn offers to sell if it can lease 100 acres elsewhere

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SYMINGTON CHIDES M'ELROY ON ICBM; SEES U. S. LAGGING; Says Administration May Be Revising Data on Soviet for Budget Reasons EXPECTS GAP TO WIDEN Secretary, at House Inquiry, Again Defends Nation's Military Position SYMINGTON CHIDES M'ELROY ON ICBM

By Jack Raymondspecial To the New York Times

Symington charges economies widen USSR defense lead, particularly in long-range missiles; Sec McElroy, Gen Twining defend budget, House subcom

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MEXICO CUTS TIES WITH GUATEMALA; Acts Because of Neighbor's Strafing of Fishing Boats MEXICO CUTS TIES WITH GUATEMALA

By Paul P. Kennedyspecial To the New York Times

Mex breaks diplomatic ties over shrimp boats issue

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FLOOD-HIT AREAS GET DISASTER AID; Parts of Pennsylvania and Ohio Designated by U. S.--Cold Checks Thaw FLOOD-HIT AREAS GET DISASTER AID

By Unknown Author

Pres Eisenhower declares secs of Penna and Ohio disaster areas; ARC sends aid; W NYS estimates $8-million damage; SBA designates 3 disaster areas; Meadville, Pa, illus

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CONSUMER PRICES OFF IN DECEMBER; FACTORY PAY UP; Seasonal Drop in Food Costs a Big Factor in 0.2% Dip -- Index at June Level CONSUMER PRICES FELL IN DECEMBER

By Joseph A. Loftusspecial To the New York Times

BLS Consumer Price Index drops 0.2%, Dec; tabulation; graph

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4 NEGROES UPHELD IN ARLINGTON CASE; U. S. Appeals Court Orders Admission to Junior High -- Norfolk Enjoined FOUR NEGROES WIN ARLINGTON FIGHT

By Homer Bigartspecial To the New York Times

Appeals Ct rules 4 Negroes must be admitted to Arlington jhs Feb 2; rejects NAACP appeal for admission of 26 others; School Bd to appeal; member L L Bean on steps to bar incidents; 3-judge Fed ct issues permanent injunction to prevent Norfolk Bd or other authorities closing of schools or grades to bar integration; Almond indicates Assembly attempts to prepare effective anti-integration laws before next term are futile; Charlottesville Atty Battle tells School Bd it has authority and responsibility to operate all pss in accordance with law; says 2 of city's schools should be reopened

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U. S. Weighs Advantages Of Enlarging Soviet Trade; Survey Ordered by the National Security Council Seeks to Determine if Defense Needs Permit Greater Commerce U. S. SCANS POLICY ON SOVIET TRADE

By William J. Jordenspecial To the New York Times

Natl Security Council orders Govt agencies rev policies to determine if expansion is possible and desirable; obstacles to expansion discussed

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