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asks that name not be considered for Repub nomination for NYC Mayor, statement; illus
strong drift towards neutralism seen; Govt discouraged over Communist gains in Laos; fears Communist control of Mekong River basin will leave Thai border exposed to Communist infiltration; has evidence that Communists train men for eventual attempt at coup in N Thailand; reptdly weighs withdrawal from SEATO; map
stresses '62 election importance, s, Columbus
US Export-Import Bank drops ban on aid to foreign Govt-owned cos, including state monopolies, to buy equipment
Kennedys plan vacation at Palm Beach; to stay at home of Mr and Mrs C Wrightsman
In 1961, the world population was approximately 3,064,869,675 people[†]