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April 6, 1960

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WEST TURNS DOWN KHRUSHCHEV PLAN FOR DISARMAMENT; Rejects Premier's Proposals as Basis for Compromise at Geneva Conference MOCH OUTLINES STAND Move Is Seen as Attempt to End Stalling by Russians for Propaganda Gains WEST TURNS DOWN SOVIET ARMS PLAN

By A.m. Rosenthalspecial To the New York Times

West rejects USSR plan for total disarmament in 4 yrs, 10-nation conf; Moch presents stand in move to get USSR to discuss specifics before Big-4 conf; denies Zorin observation he is more 'flexible' than Eaton

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White House Parley Fixes Principles for Aged Care; POLICIES ON AGED FIXED AT PARLEY

By John D. Morrisspecial To the New York Times

Eisenhower, Nixon, Flemming and other Repub Cong leaders set up broad guidelines for subsidized program of voluntary ins for aged, conf; no details given; softening of Repub leaders opposition seen; Javits cancels news conf on his proposed bill at Dirksen request to give Flemming chance to clarify Adm policy; Dirksen comments on guidelines

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President Called 'Happy' Over Civil Rights Measure; Dirksen Reports View and Says G.O.P. Will Take Credit for the Bill -- Final Approval in Senate Approaching PRESIDENT 'HAPPY' ABOUT RIGHTS BILL

By Russell Bakerspecial To the New York Times

Repub Cong leaders, after conf with Eisenhower, rept him 'happy' with bill; Dirksen says party can proudly cite voting-rights sec in '60 campaign as Adm bill; hails Johnson cooperation; Sen rejects minor Southern amendments; Dirksen repts Repubs have found device in HR rules under which Sen bill can be brought to HR floor and voted on; Sen Clark, others views on bill

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Notable Births

Warren Haynes

1960Warren Haynes, American singer-songwriter and guitarist[†]

Warren Haynes is an American musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known for his work as longtime guitarist with the Allman Brothers Band and as founding member of the jam band Gov't Mule. Early in his career he was a guitarist for David Allan Coe and The Dickey Betts Band. Haynes is also known for his associations with the surviving members of the Grateful Dead, including touring with Phil Lesh and Friends and the Dead. In addition, Haynes founded and manages Evil Teen Records.

1960Richard Loe, New Zealand rugby player[†]

Richard Wyllie Loe is a New Zealand former rugby union player. He won 49 international caps for New Zealand, the All Blacks, as a prop forward. He is a sports broadcaster on BSport, Radio Live and SKY Sport.

John Pizzarelli

1960John Pizzarelli, American singer-songwriter and guitarist[†]

John Paul Pizzarelli Jr. is an American jazz guitarist and vocalist. He has recorded over twenty solo albums and has appeared on more than forty albums by other recording artists, including Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Rosemary Clooney; his father, jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli; and his wife, singer Jessica Molaskey.

Historical Context for April 6, 1960

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