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The railroads, the subways and many buses presented an encouraging outlook for persons traveling in, out and through the city this morning.
de Gaulle, in Algeria, rules out negotiated cease-fire, sees no solution possible without final Army victory, says France will remain in Algeria and asks Algerians to choose form of France's continued presence, ss reptd by J Mauriac, sole newsman accompanying him on tour; grim tone laid to de Gaulle disappointment over Abbas 'negative' statement; some Paris politicians dismayed, Army in Algiers rejoices
plane carrying Pres Eisenhower to PR after S Amer tour has engine trouble; Pres changes planes, Surinam
central Fla hit; heavy damage, Grovel and and Apopka
Acting City Admr Fitch urges major overhaul of Air Pollution Control Dept, rept to Mayor Wagner aimed at helping incoming Comr Benline; sees contamination control basically unimproved since '52; scores inspection system; holds enforcement based too much on citizens' complaints; urges more routine patrols; suggests motorized, radio-equipped squads; other recommendations
1960Chonda Pierce, American comedian[†]
Chonda Pierce is an American stand-up comedian, television hostess, author and actor.
1960Herbert O'Conor, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 51st Governor of Maryland (born 1896)[†]
Herbert Romulus O'Conor was an American lawyer serving as the 51st Governor of Maryland from 1939 to 1947. He also served in the United States Senate, representing Maryland from 1947 to 1953. He was a Democrat.
1960The French freighter La Coubre explodes in Havana, Cuba, killing 100.[†]
The French freighter La Coubre exploded in the harbour of Havana, Cuba, on 4 March 1960 while it was unloading 76 tons of grenades and munitions. Seventy-five to 100 people were killed, and many were injured. Fidel Castro alleged it was an act of sabotage on the part of the United States, which denied any involvement.
In 1960, the world population was approximately 3,015,470,894 people[†]