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E Wood study, financed by Phelps Stokes Fund and sponsored by NY Citizens Housing and Planning Council, outlines steps for humanizing low-cost projects; would encourage free congregation of individuals by providing concierges, Eng-style pubs and teen-age candy stores in small shopping centers
show at Tushino Airport, Moscow, marks Air Force Aviation Day; new supersonic jet fighters, heavy bombers and jet airliners displayed; Premier Khrushchev and other officials attend; illus; progress in manned bombers noted
Gen Norstad urges NATO mil build-up to put USSR on defensive, HR com hearing
Harlem Dem leaders reptdly back Assemblyman Dickens to oppose Dudley in primary; Repr Santangelo and Assemblyman Spiegel seek Tammany designation
SE Asian allies grow more skeptical of US willingness to defend area; link recent US policy moves; some Asian statesmen's criticism cited
1961Jacky Cheung, Hong Kong singer and film actor[†]
Jacky Cheung Hok-yau is a Hong Kong singer and actor. One of the most influential artists in the Greater China region, Cheung is widely regarded as a Heavenly King of Cantopop music and an icon of Hong Kong popular culture. He is often dubbed as the "God of Songs" for his vocal delivery and live performances.
1961Marc Riley, English guitarist and radio DJ[†]
Marc Riley is an English radio DJ, alternative rock critic, musician, and former music businessman. He currently presents on BBC Radio 6 Music.
In 1961, the world population was approximately 3,064,869,675 people[†]