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January 23, 1961

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Headlines from January 23, 1961

College Expansion Plans Facing Albany Test Today; 2 COLLEGE PLANS FACE KEY TESTS

By Warren Weaver Jr. Special To the New York Times

ALBANY, Jan. 22 -- Two controversial provisions of the Republican program for expanding New York's higher-education system will undergo tests in the Legislature this week. One proposal would encourage the growth of private colleges through state financial assistance; the second calls for uniform tuition charges at all units of the State University.

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Goldberg Expects Broader Role In Shaping Economic Policies; GOLDBERG SEEKS A BROADER ROLE

By Peter Braestrup Special To the New York Times

Sec Goldberg expects wide role in policy

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14 IN GRAFT CASE TO KEEP CITY JOBS; Buildings Chief Says He Will Not Act on State Charges -- Calls Inquiry Political 14 IN GRAFT CASE TO KEEP CITY JOBS

By Paul Crowell

Reidy refuses to suspend 14 employes charged with corruption by NYS Investigation Comm. backed by Wagner; charges pol; holds Comm relied on 'dubious evidence' of 2 architects, 1 of whom is being probed on fitness to practice in NYS; other 1 was not sworn; holds Dept harmed by pub of Comm rept

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Key Jersey Democrats Backing Thompson for Governor Race; THOMPSON BACKED BY JERSEY PARTY

By George Cable Wright Special To the New York Times

Thompson assured of nomination if he wants it; to consult Pres Kennedy 1st; Essex County Repub orgn votes to back Jones, thus giving him commanding lead

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YOUTH FARMS SET BY CASTRO REGIME; 167-Acre Colonies Planned for Children -- Drive on Illiteracy Is Pressed YOUTH FARMS SET BY CASTRO REGIME

By R. Hart Phillips Special To the New York Times

1,000 youths to be sent to Cuba for farm work under exch program

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Notable Births

1961Peter Mackenzie, American actor^[†]

Peter Mackenzie is an American actor.

1961Yelena Sinchukova, Russian long jumper^[†]

Yelena Sinchukova is a retired Russian athlete who specialised in the long jump. She competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics, as well as two World Championships.

Historical Context for January 23, 1961

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