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rebel Govt calls for internationalization of issue through UN referendum, presumably on independence; French reaction negative; end to hope for early resumption of direct talks seen
MOSCOW, Aug. 22 -- Mrs. Francis Gary Powers appealed today to Premier Khrushchev for an interview. She-asked, a chance to plead lor clemency for her husband, the U-2 pilot sentenced Friday to ten years for espionage.
acts in reconvened session
Min Turbay Ayala (Colombia) elected chmn of Conf on Cuba; debate postponed
1960Gary Hoey, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer[†]
Gary Hoey is an American hard rock and latterly blues rock guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has recorded over 20 albums.
1960Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, and composer (born 1895)[†]
Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and director in musical theater for nearly 40 years. He won eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Many of his songs are standard repertoire for vocalists and jazz musicians. He co-wrote 850 songs.
In 1960, the world population was approximately 3,015,470,894 people[†]