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May 17, 1959

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Editorial Article 1 -- No Title; First Round

By Unknown Author

maps on phases of Western plan

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TRAVEL GAZETTEER OF ITALY; From A to Z, a Random List of Likely Spots to Visit Offers 50 Objectives for a Holiday Itinerary

By Paul Hoffman

ROME -- Italy has its full share of notable tourist treasures: Rome, Venice, Florence, Capri and the Leaning Tower, to say nothing of that three-star restaurant where everybody speaks English.

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' WHISPERS' ANGER BRITISH IN GENEVA; Lloyd Modifies Role in Talks Over Charge of 'Softness' Laid to Paris and Bonn

By Drew Middleton

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JERSEY YOUTH TIES WORLD DASH MARK; Mostyn of Bergen Catholic Timed in 0:09.3 for 100 -- School Record Set

By Deane McGowen

ENGLEWOOD, N. J., May 16 -- John Mostyn, a senior at Bergen Catholic High School, made interscholastic track history today in the Memorial invitation track and field meet in White Stadium. Mostyn ran the 100-yard dash in 9.3 seconds, equaling the world record.

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President Flies to Air Academy and Tours Campus; PRESIDENT VISITS NEW AIR ACADEMY

By Felix Belair Jr

Pres Eisehhower tours Acad; illus; gives no indication of sympathy with Cong criticism of bldg costs; s to cadets; gets hon diploma

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Notable Births

1959Marcelo Loffreda, Argentine rugby player and coach^[†]

Marcelo Loffreda is an Argentine former rugby union footballer and coach. Loffreda won 44 caps with one as captain, playing at centre for the Argentine rugby union side. He played much of his career outside the legendary Hugo Porta and scored 4 test tries.

Historical Context for May 17, 1959

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