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August 21, 1959

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Headlines from August 21, 1959

Mount Vernon Starlings Flee Din of Traveling Bird-Chaser; STARLINGS CHASED IN MOUNT VERNON

By Special to The New York Times

O Standke under contract to rid Mt Vernon, NY, of birds

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Democrats Rebel At Rise in 'Gas' Tax; DEMOCRATS FIGHT RISE IN 'GAS' TAX

By John D. Morrisspecial To the New York Times

Dems on HR Pub Works Com, getting HR Ways and Means Com proposal for 1¢ gasoline tax rise inc into hwy authorization bill, balk at rise; led by Repr Buckley, chmn; back Repr R E Jones proposal for 1/2¢ rise; Rayburn seeks to end opposition; sees separate bill

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PRESIDENTIAL UNIT WARNS ON CUTTING MILITARY AID PLAN; Draper Panel Disputes View Program Is Overbalanced in Less-Developed Lands URGES GREATER OUTLAYS Decline in Shipments Would Imperil the Free World, Final Report Declares STUDY UNIT FEARS MILITARY AID CUT

By E. W. Kenworthyspecial To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- A Presidential committee took issue today with Senators who believe that the Administration attaches too much importance to military and not enough to economic aid in less-developed countries.

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MAYOR INITIATES SWEEPING STUDY OF ALL HOUSING; Panuch Named as Adviser in the First Step Toward Creating Single Agency MAYOR INITIATES HOUSING SURVEY

By Paul Crowell

Wagner appts J A Panuch to survey city housing and renewal programs and recommend comprehensive program; step to creation of central agency to handle housing programs seen; Panuch apptd special adviser to Mayor; to submit rept by Feb 1 '60; survey will include study of Slum Clearance Com

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State Democrats Will Back Wagner for Vice President; Agree to Name Him a Favorite Son -Delegation Will Go to Convention Uncommitted for President STATE DEMOCRATS SUPPORT WAGNER

By Douglas Dales

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Notable Births

1959Anne Hobbs, English tennis player and coach^[†]

Anne Hobbs is a British former professional tennis player.

1959Jim McMahon, American football player and coach^[†]

James Robert McMahon Jr. is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, most notably with the Chicago Bears. McMahon played college football for the BYU Cougars, winning the Davey O'Brien Award and the Sammy Baugh Trophy as a senior. He was selected by the Bears fifth overall in the 1982 NFL draft.

Historical Events

1959United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs an executive order proclaiming Hawaii the 50th state of the union. Hawaii's admission is currently commemorated by Hawaii Admission Day.^[†]

The president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces.

Historical Context for August 21, 1959

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