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April 7, 1959

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JOBLESS IN STATE FIND LIMIT ON AID; Extension of Benefits Barred for Many as New Albany Program Takes Effect JOBLESS IN STATE FIND LIMIT ON AID

By A. H. Raskinspecial To the New York Times

hundreds of applicants for extended benefits learn they fail to qualify under new law, Buffalo area; similar cases reptd in other cities; categories of ineligibles described; Comr Catherwood hails new law

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S. E. C. Warns Investors Of Market Manipulation; Urges Care in Buying on Tips and Rumors--Hints Prosecution S. E. C. CAUTIONS ON STOCK BUYING

By Special to The New York Times

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Seven Pilots Picked For Satellite Trips; 7 CHOSEN BY U. S. AS SPACE PILOTS

By Special to The New York Times

7 mil test pilots chosen by NASA to be trained as 1st Mercury Astronauts; will start 2 yrs of training at Langley Research Center, Hampton, Va; all are married, described as 'highly motivated'; final choice for orbital flight seen made on actual launching day sometime in '61

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EMPLOYMENT GAIN NOTED FOR MARCH; BUSINESS ON RISE; White House Will Announce 'Gratifying' Figures Today on Job Improvement NATIONAL PRODUCT UP Close to 465 Billion Annual Rate -- Strauss Reports Records in 1st Quarter EMPLOYMENT GAIN NOTED FOR MARCH

By Joseph A. Loftus Special To the New York Times

Sec Strauss rapts gross natl product nears $465-billion annual rate, 1st qr

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Historical Context for April 7, 1959

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