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Western and USSR bloc reprs in Assembly differ on compromise commitment beyond '61
Remains Trade and Indus Min in new Govt
Visited by Pres Eisenhower and Prime Min Nehru; described; history; illus
in St Louis
White House press sec Hagerty repts Eisenhower discussed situation with Nehru but not in context of aid; says both hope for peaceful settlement
1959Bob Paris, American-Canadian bodybuilder and actor[†]
Bob Paris is an American writer, actor, public speaker, civil rights activist, and former professional bodybuilder. Paris was the 1983 NPC American National and IFBB World Bodybuilding Champion. In 1989, he became the world's first male professional athlete to come out as gay in the media while still an active competitor in his sport.
1959Jorge Vaca, Mexican boxer[†]
Jorge Vaca is a Mexican former professional boxer who held the World Welterweight Championship.
In 1959, the world population was approximately 2,965,950,351 people[†]