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October 2, 1959

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Headlines from October 2, 1959

By Special to The New York Times

formation of Internatl Development Assn approved by IBRD and IMF members, bd meeting; details on 'soft' loan terms seen facing hard bargaining

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By Jacques Nevard

Amer Export diverts liner Constitution to Halifax because of NY dock strike

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By John Drebinger

Chicago wins 1st game, 11-0; T Kluszewski ties series mark with 5 RBIs

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By Michael James

Clashes with ex-Asst Sec Robertson in Philippine-Amer policy discussion, US delegation luncheon, UN

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By William J. Jorden

Herter assures Premier Segni policy is unchanged; Asst Sec Berding gives similar views, s, Washington

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