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June 19, 1959

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Historical Context for June 19, 1959

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

Notable Births

1959Mark DeBarge, American singer-songwriter and trumpet player^[†]

Mark "Marty" DeBarge is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter, drummer, percussionist, and plays a variety of wind instruments, such as the saxophone, trumpet, flugelhorn and flute. He is best known for his work as an original member of 1980s Motown singing family group DeBarge. He is also known for writing the group's popular album track, "Stay With Me", later covered by the likes of The Notorious B.I.G., Ashanti and Mariah Carey.

1959Christian Wulff, German lawyer and politician, 10th President of Germany^[†]

Christian Wilhelm Walter Wulff is a retired German politician and lawyer who served as President of Germany from 2010 to 2012. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he previously served as minister president of the state of Lower Saxony from 2003 to 2010. He was elected to the presidency in the 30 June 2010 presidential election, defeating opposition candidate Joachim Gauck and taking office immediately, although he was not sworn in until 2 July. At the age of 51, he became Germany's youngest president.

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Headlines from June 19, 1959

SENATE REJECTS STRAUSS, 49-46, AT NIGHT SESSION;; A BITTER BATTLE G. O. P. Stalls Ballot Until 2 Absentees Fly to Capital SENATE REJECTS STRAUSS, 49 TO 46

By Allen Druryspecial To the New York Times

Strauss thanks Pres and Sens who voted for him, statement; instances of Cabinet apptees rejection recalled; roll-call

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GROMYKO DELAYS ANSWER TO WEST; But Assails Plans for Berlin in a Talk With Lloyd -- Adjournment Foreseen GROMYKO DELAYS ANSWER TO WEST

By Sydney Grusonspecial To the New York Times

Gromyko again delays full reply

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POLITICIAN'S AIDE OWNS HOUSING SITE; But Goldwater Says 8 Men Control Tract in Bronx -- Moses Backs Shanahan POLITICIAN'S AIDE LISTED AS OWNER Financial Interest in 'Slum' Is Denied by Lawyer

By Wayne Phillips

sec of atty M Goldwater, Dem pol leader, revealed as legal owner of most of Soundview site; Goldwater reveals true owners are 8 businessmen, 5 of whom are his clients; 8 listed; he defends transaction; says he has no financial interest in site; Moses expresses 'complete confidence' of Com in Shanahan; Com member Felt demurs; Shanahan repts Fed Bank is 50% participant in $3,338,600 mortgage loan to Bklyn project but will make no other loan; Moses aide G E Spargo is Fed Bank dir

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VOTE FORCED BY JOHNSON; DEFEAT ACCEPTED Strauss Sure History 'Will Be Just' -- He Thanks Supporters Strauss Accepts Senate Defeat; Certain 'History Will Be Just'

By Special to The New York Times

Sen rejection of L L Strauss as Commerce Sec is 8th rejection of Cabinet apptee in history, 1st since '25

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Ethel Barrymore Is Dead at 79; One of Stage's 'Royal Family'; Famed Actress Began Career at 14, Captivating Audiences With Voice and Manner Ethel Barrymore, the Famed Actress, Is Dead at 79

By Special to The New York Times

Barrymore, Ethel

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SHOW WILL GO ON IF PAPP GETS BOND; Moses Writes Producer He Needs $20,000 Guarantee SHOW WILL GO ON IF PAPP GETS BOND

By Louis Calta

Moses says Papp can produce plays if he posts $20,000; Papp comments

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FAUBUS CLOSINGS OF SCHOOLS UPSET; U. S. Court Declares State Law Unconstitutional FAUBUS CLOSINGS OF SCHOOLS UPSET

By the Associated Press

Fed ct holds Ark school-closing law unconst; invalidates act providing funds to pupils transferring to other schools; enjoins Faubus, Bd, others from interfering with integration; Bd to reopen pss; Faubus comments

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90 Million in Taxes Approved by City; Cab Men Plan Suit; CITY TAXES VOTED; CAB MEN MAY SUE

By Paul Crowell

Estimate Bd approves Wagner program after hearing; Boro Pres Clancy votes against taxi tax; taxi, other orgns spokesmen score aspects of program

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HOSPITAL ACCORD REACHED TO END 42-DAY WALKOUT; Settlement Accepted After 5 Hours of City Hall Talks -- Picketing May Continue UNION TO VOTE MONDAY Officials Say They Will Urge Adoption of Peace Formula -- Terms Not Disclosed HOSPITAL ACCORD REACHED IN STRIKE

By Ralph Katz

memorandum of understanding to end strike reached in joint talks with Wagner and aides assisting; terms to be withheld until union votes on them; union and Van Arsdale to recommend acceptance; joint session was called after hosps announced change of stand on rehiring issue; issue of wage and hr rev procedures believed resolved

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HOUSE APPROVES 3.5 BILLION IN AID; 271-142 Roll-Call Authorizes 366 Million Less Than the Bill President Asked HOUSE APPROVES 3.5 BILLION IN AID

By Russell Bakerspecial To the New York Times

$700 million authorization approved, 271-142, by HR

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McElroy Hints North Koreans Made the Attack on U. S. Plane; MIG ATTACK LAID TO NORTH KOREANS

By Jack Raymondspecial To the New York Times

Sec McElroy blames NKs for attack; comments on repts that craft lacked guns, news conf; USN denies it plans escorts

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GOV. LONG SEIZED AFTER AUTO DASH; PUT IN AN ASYLUM; Deputies Intercept Fighting Official on Way to Capital After He Flees Hospital GOV. LONG SEIZED, TAKEN TO ASYLUM

By the Associated Press

Long storms out of hosp; seized and committed to state mental hosp, Mandeville; seen trying to reach Capital to resume duties; seen still Gov despite commitment

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