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March 2, 1961

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Federal Order to Tighten Ban on Job Discrimination; Kennedy Says He Will Act in a 'Few' Days -- Reorganization Is Expected for 2 Government Committees Federal Action on Job Rights Is Planned Within 'a Few Days'

By Anthony Lewis Special To the New York Times

Kennedy plans to stiffen policy enforcement, press conf

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Recruits Flocking to Join Corps; Rafer Johnson Asks to Serve -- Work by Staff Is Heavy RECRUITS FLOCK TO PEACE CORPS

By David Halberstam Special To the New York Times

Joins Peace Corps; por

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FRANCE RESTRICTS ARMY IN ALGERIA; Political and Police Powers Cut -- Leaders at Rabat Urge Peace Efforts FRANCE RESTRICTS ARMY IN ALGERIA

By Robert C. Doty Special To the New York Times

French Cabinet cuts pol and police powers of French Army in Algeria; move seen conciliatory gesture to rebels; de Gaulle briefs Cabinet on Bourguiba talks; says he remains ready to conf

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CATHOLIC BISHOPS MAP SCHOOL FIGHT; Prelates Confer on How to Resist Kennedy Aid Plan Catholic Prelates Weigh Fight Against Kennedy School-Aid Bill

By John D. Morris Special To the New York Times

Adm Bd confs on school-aid issue; annual meeting moved ahead 1 mo because of pressing nature of question

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PENTAGON STUDY ASKS A BUILD-UP OF ALL DEFENSES; President Says It Proposes More Conventional Arms -- He Denies Policy Shift BUILD-UP URGED OF ALL DEFENSES

By Jack Raymond Special To the New York Times

Kennedy says gist of Rusk memo to Defense Dept was desire to see conventional forces strengthened, news conf; says reliance on nuclear power has not been changed

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1961Simone Young, Australian conductor, director, and composer^[†]

Simone Margaret Young AM is an Australian conductor and academic teacher. She is currently chief conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Historical Context for March 2, 1961

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

Headlines from March 2, 1961

Federal Order to Tighten Ban on Job Discrimination; Kennedy Says He Will Act in a 'Few' Days -- Reorganization Is Expected for 2 Government Committees Federal Action on Job Rights Is Planned Within 'a Few Days'

Recruits Flocking to Join Corps; Rafer Johnson Asks to Serve -- Work by Staff Is Heavy RECRUITS FLOCK TO PEACE CORPS

FRANCE RESTRICTS ARMY IN ALGERIA; Political and Police Powers Cut -- Leaders at Rabat Urge Peace Efforts FRANCE RESTRICTS ARMY IN ALGERIA

CATHOLIC BISHOPS MAP SCHOOL FIGHT; Prelates Confer on How to Resist Kennedy Aid Plan Catholic Prelates Weigh Fight Against Kennedy School-Aid Bill

PENTAGON STUDY ASKS A BUILD-UP OF ALL DEFENSES; President Says It Proposes More Conventional Arms -- He Denies Policy Shift BUILD-UP URGED OF ALL DEFENSES

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