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October 20, 1959

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Headlines from October 20, 1959

Medaris Will Retire From Army Jan. 31; MEDARIS TO LEAVE ARMY NEXT YEAR

By United Press International

Maj Gen Medaris to retire Jan 31

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Broader Relief for Needy Gains in New Federal Plan; BROADER U. S. AID TO NEEDY STUDIED

By Edwin L. Dale Jr.special To the New York Times

new plan to broaden Fed role in gains within Adm; backs aid for 'gen' cases not now covered by Fed-state programs; urges cutting Fed share of Fed-state programs; other recommendations

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PATTERSON WARNS NEW SUBWAY CARS COULD RAISE FARE; Alternatives Would Be Tax Increase or Time Buying, City Transit Chief Says $237,400,000 COST SEEN 1,160 IRT Coaches, 800 for BMT Should Be Obtained, Budget Hearing Learns SUBWAY CAR NEED MIGHT RAISE FARE

By Charles G. Bennett

Chmn Patterson says tax rise may be needed to buy new subway cars

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TURKS OVERTAKE POLES IN U. N. RACE; Lead 42-39 on 31st Ballot for Security Council Seat -- Vote Put Off 2 Weeks TURKS OVERTAKE POLES IN U. N. RACE

By Thomas J. Hamiltonspecial To the New York Times

Turkey takes lead over Poland, 42-39, on 31st ballot; Assembly Pres Belaunde suspends voting for 2 wks; Yugoslavia not to be compromise candidate; Assembly com debates increasing membership

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COURT TO GET PLEA; Failure in Bargaining 'Sad Day for Nation,' President Asserts PITTSBURGH COURT TO RECEIVE PLEA President Deplores Need for Him to Act -- Calls it a 'Sad Day for Nation'

By Joseph A. Loftusspecial To the New York Times

Eisenhower seeks injunction; inquiry bd repts on talks and issues

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Notable Births

1959Mark Little, Australian comedian, actor, and screenwriter^[†]

Mark Little is an Australian actor, television presenter, comedian and screen/stage writer. He is known for portraying the role of Joe Mangel from 1988 to 1991, 2005 and 2022 on the Australian soap opera Neighbours.

Historical Context for October 20, 1959

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