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January 25, 1960

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Historical Context for January 25, 1960

In 1960, the world population was approximately 3,015,470,894 people^[†]

Notable Deaths

1960Diana Barrymore, American actress (born 1921)^[†]

Diana Blanche Barrymore Blythe was an American film and stage actress.

Historical Events

1960The National Association of Broadcasters in the United States reacts to the "payola" scandal by threatening fines for any disc jockeys who accept money for playing particular records.^[†]

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is a trade association and lobby group representing the interests of commercial and non-commercial over-the-air radio and television broadcasters in the United States. The NAB represents more than 8,300 terrestrial radio and television stations as well as broadcast networks.

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Headlines from January 25, 1960

Rise in Racial Extremism Worries Harlem Leaders; Racism Rise Worries Harlem

By Michael Clark

Illus with wife during '59 visit to NYC

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141 ARE WOUNDED; Some Still Holding Out -- Troops Called In by Gen. Challe 19 DIE IN RIOTING; 141 ARE WOUNDED Challe Scores Participants and Calls In Troops -- His Curfew Is Ignored

By Thomas F. Bradyspecial To the New York Times

Eur extremists in Algiers rise against de Gaulle; armed clash with police leaves 19 dead, 141 wounded, Challe declares state of siege; orders troops from interior; Delouvrier in appeal; 1,000 hold out behind barricades; illus; map

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FUEL-OIL INQUIRY OPENING IN BRONX AFTER TWO RAIDS; Grand Jury Will Receive Today Books Seized at Delivery Companies FUEL-OIL INQUIRY OPENING IN BRONX

By Emanuel Perlmutter

Bronx grand jury sets probe; records of 2 cos seized; Silver repts city inspectors accepted bribes from fuel cos; repts Lowenstein and Schneider cooperating with jury; Assemblyman Wallach offers bill to place indus under PSC jurisdiction

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Kennedy Maryland Sweep Of 24 Votes Seems Sure; Gov. Tawes Drops Out as Favorite Son -- Bowles Expected to Be Senator's Adviser on Foreign Affairs KENNEDY PICKS UP MARYLAND VOTES

By W. H. Lawrencespecial To the New York Times

Kennedy seen assured of Maryland's 24 votes after Gov Tawes reptdly withdraws as favorite son; seen now assured of 425 votes in early balloting; seen naming Repr Bowles foreign policy adviser; talks with Brown, Williams noted; Williams, admitting he cannot win nomination, seen seeking to play major conv role

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U.S. Envoy to Cuba Reports to Herter On Tense Relations; HERTER IS BRIEFED BY ENVOY TO CUBA

By Special to The New York Times

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Pope Opens Synod to Tighten Discipline for Clergy and Laity; POPE OPENS SYNOD ON CLERICAL CODE

By Arnaldo Cortesispecial To the New York Times

Pope, as Bishop of Rome, inaugurates Synod; tightening of discipline for clergy seen

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Meyner Asks Hiring Of Commuter Lines; RAIL-LINE LEASING URGED BY MEYNER

By Clayton Knowles

Gov Meyner urges Fed Govt and states negotiate with rrs to provide commuter service on contract basis; Met Regional Council subcom named to conf with Govs Meyner, Rockefeller and Ribicoff on setting up tri-state agency

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ROCKEFELLER SEES PRESIDENT TODAY ON TELEPHONE TAX; Will Urge Him to Reconsider Request That Congress Extend 10% Levy STATES SEEK REVENUE Governor Wants Duty Used on Local Level to Ease Burden on Schools ROCKEFELLER SEES PRESIDENT TODAY

By Warren Weaver Jr.special To the New York Times

Rockefeller, Eisenhower to conf on plan; Zaretzki and Travia favor off track betting tax

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Defense Plans Backed; AIR FORCE DENIES GAP IN MISSILES

By Special to The New York Times

Sec Sharp holds US program adequate, TV int; doubts USSR will have 3-1 ICBM lead for next few yrs; says Eisenhower gives program top priority; holds real issue is over-all retaliatory power; Sen Saltonstall holds US leads USSR in some missile areas, sees USSR engines superior

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CUBA UNIONS OUST ANTI-RED LEADERS; Expulsions Led by Purge Unit of Island's Central Labor Organization CUBA UNIONS OUST ANTI-RED LEADERS

By R. Hart Phillipsspecial To the New York Times

Labor leaders connected with Confed when it was headed by E Mujal during Batista regime being purged; purge com headed by Confed sec gen Salvador expels many anti-Communists including some who defeated Communist candidates in Nov Elections

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CIVIL-RIGHTS BILL PUSHED IN SENATE; Backers Pin Hopes on New Hearing This Week -- Face Harder Fight in House CIVIL-RIGHTS BILL PUSHED IN SENATE

By Anthony Lewisspecial To the New York Times

Javits makes pub lrs by Profs Freund and Wright holding registrars proposal is Const

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PRESIDENT IS FIRM; Bids Extremists End Holdout -- Meetings Banned in France PRESIDENT BIDS EXTREMISTS BOW Calls Rising a Blow Against Nation -- All Meetings Banned in France

By Henry Ginigerspecial To the New York Times

de Gaulle appeals for order but is adamant on doing his 'duty,' broadcast to Algeria; bans pub meetings in France; Premier Debre confs with top aides

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