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December 9, 1959

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Historical Context for December 9, 1959

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

Notable Births

1959Susan Bullock, English soprano^[†]

Susan Margaret Bullock is a British soprano. She has performed dramatic soprano parts at major opera houses, and also sung in concert and recital.

1959Mario Cantone, American comedian, actor, and writer^[†]

Mario Cantone is an American comedian, writer, actor, singer, and television host. He is best known for his numerous stage shows. He played Anthony Marentino in Sex and the City and Terri in Men in Trees (2006–2008). He hosted children's television program Steampipe Alley, which aired on WWOR-TV from 1988 to 1993.

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Headlines from December 9, 1959

Stevenson Asks Law to Bar Strikes Like Steel Walkout; Would Recognize Public Welfare and Empower President to Order Output Pending Settlement by 'Reason' STEVENSON URGES A CURB ON STRIKES

By Foster Hailey

Stevenson scores Adm attitude toward domestic problems, s, NYC; sees little sign of 'challenging' approach

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HEAD OF C.B.S. TV QUITS IN DISPUTE; Cowan, '$64,000 Question' Creator, Blames Stanton HEAD OF C.B.S. TV QUITS IN DISPUTE Involved in Change at C. B. S. TV

By Val Adams

L G Cowan, resigning as CBS TV network pres, says Stanton asked him to resign despite his denial of knowledge of rigging in $64,000 Question; Stanton denies rigging link

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WAGNER TO NAME A PANEL TO AVERT TRANSIT WALKOUT; Group Will Seek to Arrange Pact Before Dec. 3 -Quill Praises Move WAGNER TO NAME A TRANSIT PANEL

By Stanley Levey

Wagner to appt mediation com in TWU-NYCTA talks; Quill lauds move

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PRESIDENT WEIGHS CHIEF OF CABINET; Said to Favor Creating Post of First Secretary to Assume Some Duties PRESIDENT WEIGHS CHIEF OF CABINET

By Special to The New York Times

Eisenhower reptdly weighs asking Cong to approve apptmt of a 1st sec of Exec Dept, with authority over Cabinet

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3 U.S. Citizens Get Long Terms in Cuba; CUBA SENTENCES 3 CITIZENS OF U. S. Sentenced to Prison in Cuba

By R. Hart Phillipsspecial To the New York Times

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Shanahan Inquiry By City Is Reported; SHANAHAN STUDY BY CITY REPORTED

By Unknown Author

Comr Kaplan reptd probing Shanahan role as Com vice chmn; WNYC program Campus Press Conf moderator Tuck discloses probe in charging station dir Siegel censored part of taped broadcast with Kaplan; Wagner asks Deputy Mayor O'Keefe investigate

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EISENHOWER COOL TO PAKISTAN'S BID ON INDIAN DISPUTE; President Is Reluctant to Take Initiative for Talks on Kashmir With Nehru 'GOOD OFFICES' SOUGHT Karachi Aides Disappointed but Stress Close Ties -U. S. Party Is in Kabul EISENHOWER COOL TO PAKISTANI BID

By Paul Grimesspecial To the New York Times

Pres Eisenhower seen cool to Pakistani plea to help solve Pakistani-Afghan disputes

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REVISED CONCEPT OF AID PROPOSED; Hoffman Bids U.N. Members Replace Charity With Idea of Interdependence REVISED CONCEPT OF AID PROPOSED

By Paul Hofmannspecial To the New York Times

Hoffman urges Special Fund operate on concept of interdependence, not charity, council meeting; stresses need for each nation to have greater knowledge of its resources and trained personnel; urges rise in contributions; cites types of projects requested; C H Phillips (US) challenges USSR to contribute according to its resources

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POPE SAYS PRESS REQUIRES CURBING; Fears Articles Reflecting Lust and Criminality Will 'Poison' Faith and Morals POPE SAYS PRESS REQUIRES CURBS

By Arnaldo Cortesispecial To the New York Times

with Cath Jurists Union, visits Pope

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Preusse, City's Administrator, Resigning to Join a Law Firm; Mayor Reluctantly Agrees to Let Chief Trouble-Shooter Go at End of Year PREUSSE QUITTING AS TOP CITY AIDE

By Charles G. Bennett

resigns effective Dec 31; to be sr partner, Whitman, Ranson & Coulson law firm; Mayor Wagner tribute; por

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MITCHELL OFFERS 3 PLANS TO GAIN ACCORD ON STEEL; Union Accepts 2, but Bars Voluntary Arbitration -Industry Still Wary MAKERS OF CANS SIGN Contract With Two Biggest Producers Gives Benefits of 30 Cents in 3 Years MITCHELL OFFERS 3 PLANS ON STEEL

By Joseph A. Loftusspecial To the New York Times

Mitchell proposes indus and USWA ask inquiry bd or Finnegan to recommend settlement terms or accept voluntary arbitration, news conf; USWA open to neutral recommendations but bars arbitration; indus maintains stand

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SOVIET WINS POINT IN U.N. SPACE TALK; U. S. Agrees to 7th Seat for Bloc in Permanent Unit SOVIET WINS POINT IN U.N. SPACE TALK

By Thomas J. Hamiltonspecial To the New York Times

US agrees conditionally to 7 USSR bloc seats on UN space body; Lodge and Kuznetsov also agree on Western and neutral representation; other issues still to be settled

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