Kennedy Campaign To Open in Hawaii, With Alaska Next; KENNEDY TO BEGIN IN HAWAII, ALASKA
By Joseph A. Loftusspecial To the New York Times
Sen Kennedy hails state as symbol of his Pres campaign theme New Frontier
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July 22, 1960
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FIRM RIGHTS PLANK OFFERED BY NIXON; Negroes Hail 'Strong' Stand Given to Platform Panel -- South Asks Moderation Nixon Asks Firm Rights Plank; Negroes Hail Plea on Platform
By William M. Blairspecial To the New York Times
Nixon submits strong civil rights plank; aide R H Finch repts Nixon in touch with every subcom chmn; Rockefeller reprs conf with drafters
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EISENHOWER SEEKS AN EARLY MEETING OF U.N. ARMS BODY; Instructs Lodge to Request It as Soon as Possible in View of Geneva Break-Up PRESIDENT SEEKS U.N. ARMS TALKS
By Felix Belair Jr.special To the New York Times
Eisenhower repts instructing Amb Lodge to seek early meeting of UN Disarmament Comm to discuss gen disarmament in light of 10-nation conf collapse from USSR bloc walkout, statement; text; recalls US delegation from Geneva
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TRUJILLO SNUBBED IN U.S. SUGAR MOVE; Extra Quota for 12 Nations Omits Dominicans -- Cuba Aided in World Market TRUJILLO SNUBBED IN U.S. SUGAR MOVE
By Tom Wickerspecial To the New York Times
US Agr Dept authorizes purchase of 617,384 tons from 13 suppliers to replace cut in Cuban quota; snubs Dominican Repub; Brazil and Mex major beneficiaries; details
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LUMUMBA COMING TO CONSULT IN U.N.; Decision to Fly Here Eases Tension -- Soviet Planes Join Congo Airlift PREMIER'S ACTION REDUCES TENSION Leopoldville, the Congo Capital Any Appeal for Soviet Aid Is Believed Postponed -- Russians Join Airlift
By Henry Tannerspecial To the New York Times
Lumumba tells Sen he will fly to US to address Security Council; tension over threatened plea for USSR troops seen eased; econ crisis worsens; Ghanaian troops for UN force arrive, Leopoldville, on USSR transports; illus; UN force now at 5,500; breakdown; Belgium says evacuation of troops within 3 days, demanded by USSR, is impossible; Lumumba submits his program to Sen; stresses neutrality, close ties with Belgium, individual freedom, respect for private property and foreign investments
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Notable Births
1960Jon Oliva, American singer-songwriter and keyboard player[†]
John Nicholas "Jon" Oliva is an American singer and musician. He is best known as the co-founder, keyboardist and lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Savatage, which he co-founded with his younger brother Criss Oliva. Since 1996 he has also been a songwriter, musician and vocalist in Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Producer Paul O'Neill referred to Oliva in numerous interviews as the single greatest vocalist/musician he has ever worked with.
1960John Leguizamo, Colombian-American actor, producer, and screenwriter[†]
John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and film producer. He has appeared in more than 100 films, produced more than 20 films and documentaries, made more than 30 television appearances, and has produced various television projects. He has also written and performed for the Broadway stage, receiving four Tony Award nominations for Freak in 1998, Sexaholix in 2002, and Latin History for Morons in 2018. He received a Special Tony Award in 2018.
Historical Context for July 22, 1960
In 1960, the world population was approximately 3,015,470,894 people[†]