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January 13, 1961

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Historical Context for January 13, 1961

In 1961, the world population was approximately 3,064,869,675 people^[†]

Notable Births

1961Wayne Coyne, American singer-songwriter and musician^[†]

Wayne Michael Coyne is an American musician. He is the founder, lead vocalist, main songwriter, and only constant member of the psychedelic rock band the Flaming Lips.

1961Kelly Hrudey, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster^[†]

Kelly Hrudey is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who is a broadcaster with Sportsnet as a studio analyst for Hockey Night in Canada and colour commentator for Calgary Flames regional broadcasts. During his playing career, Hrudey played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks from 1983 to 1998.

1961Julia Louis-Dreyfus, American actress, comedian, and producer^[†]

Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus is an American actress and comedian. She has gained acclaim for starring in a string of successful comedy series as well as several comedy films. She has received numerous accolades including 11 Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and 9 Screen Actors Guild Awards.

1961Suggs, English singer-songwriter, musician, and actor^[†]

Graham McPherson, known primarily by his stage name Suggs, is a British singer-songwriter, musician, radio personality and actor.

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Headlines from January 13, 1961

Walkout Blockades Port Rail Traffic; Food Is Still Ample; STRIKE BLOCKADES PORT RAIL FREIGHT

By A.h. Raskin

NYC and NYS mediators join talks; 660 rr employes idle; Pres Eisenhower set up emergency bd under Ry Labor Act to head off Local 996 (lighter capts) strike

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RUSK URGES U.S. TO INCREASE AID TO POOR NATIONS; But Not at Expense of Ties to West Europe, He Says -- Senate Hearings End Rusk Urges Increased U.S. Aid To the Less Developed Nations

By E.w. Kenworthy Special To the New York Times

Testifies US must devote more attention to new and less-developed nations without neglecting ties to W Eur, Sen com hearing on apptmt as State Sec

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LAOS USES PLANES SUPPLIED BY U.S. IN RAIDS ON REDS; Four Craft Given to Regime Strafe and Fire Rockets at Rebel Troops ACTION CALLED TRAINING T-6's Slow and Outdated -- Washington Upholds Air Sorties as Defense Aid U.S. PLANES USED IN LAOS FIGHTING

By Jacques Nevard Special To the New York Times

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Duvalier Main Target; HAITIANS FORESEE A NEW CRISIS SOON

By Max Frankel Special To the New York Times

unrest grows; showdown nears between Duvalier and student groups backed by Ch; anti-Govt propaganda increases

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STATE OF UNION MESSAGE SEES ADVANCE SINCE 1952, NOTES PROBLEMS REMAIN; OFFERS U.S. GOALS President Reports on Accomplishments at Home and Abroad Report to Congress Tells of Problems That Remain

By Felix Belair Jr. Special To the New York Times

Pres revs Adm record in final State of Union Message; repts gains; Message read for him

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Soviet Demands U.N. End Belgium's Role in Ruanda; SOVIET URGES U.N. END BELGIAN ROLE

By Lindesay Parrott Special To the New York Times

Amb Zorin urges step, Security Council

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BEN -GURION CALLS LAVON SLANDERER; He Says Former Israeli Aide Uses 'Backbiting' to Clear Himself in 1954 Case BEN-GURION CALLS LAVON SLANDERER

By Lawrence Fellows Special To the New York Times

Ben Gurion charges Lavon conducts 'slander' campaign to clear self, s to Mapai party central com; still rejects Cabinet com rept on affair

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Vatican Acts On Ousters; HAITIANS RECEIVE VATICAN CENSURE Clergymen Expelled by Haiti Arrive at Idlewild

By Arnaldo Cortesi Special To the New York Times

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U.S. JUDGE WEIGHS GEORGIA U. ACTION; 300 of Faculty Deplore Riot, Ask Return of 2 Negroes U.S. JUDGE WEIGHS GEORGIA U. ACTION

By Claude Sitton Special To the New York Times

Negro students' attys conf with Bootle to have them returned to univ; Bootle issues permanent injunction against Vandiver and others barring implementation of segregation clause in appropriations act; half of Ga U faculty scores student riot, asks return of Negro students; others shocked by violence; riot scene illus; Vandiver asks end of violence; Atty Gen Rogers asks FBI probe; Amer Univ Profs Assn says all students should be suspended if 2 Negroes are, wire to Aderhold; R Wilkins of NAACP scores violence

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