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July 28, 1961

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Historical Context for July 28, 1961

In 1961, the world population was approximately 3,064,869,675 people[โ€ ]

Notable Births

Yannick Dalmas

1961Yannick Dalmas, French racing driver[โ€ ]

Yannick Dalmas is a former racing driver from France. He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times, each with different teams. Prior to this, he participated in 49 Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on 18 October 1987, but qualified for only 24 of them. His best result in F1 was a 5th place at the 1987 Australian Grand Prix, but he was not eligible for World Championship points at that race. His F1 career was blighted by his health issues, towards the end of 1988, Dalmas was diagnosed with Legionellosis which caused him to miss the final two races. He recovered before the start of 1989 but his illness had clearly affected him.

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Headlines from July 28, 1961

WEST'S AIDES SEE VACUUM IN TUNIS; Embassies Are Concerned Over Lack of Policy -- Hammarskjold Back WEST'S AIDES SEE VACUUM IN TUNISIA

By Thomas F. Brady Special To the New York Times

Hammarskjold leaves Tunis for NYC; appears discouraged but insists he is optimistic; reptdly unhappy over French Adm Amman refusal to see him at Bizerte and over French refusal to welcome him in Paris; Western embassies in Tunis concerned that their countries fail to act to end impasse; observers see Tunisia policy vacuum; Amb Bourguiba leaves for Washington; French sources analyze reason for discontent with Hammarskjold role

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RUSK SAYS WEST WILL TRY TO FIND BERLIN SOLUTION; Asserts U.S. and Allies Will Seek 'Opportunities for Peaceful Adjustment' WARY ON NEGOTIATIONS But the Initiative Will Not Necessarily Be Left to Moscow, He Declares RUSK SETS EFFORT AT BERLIN ACCORD

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

Rusk says West will seek opportunities for peaceful solution, news conf; indicates proposals will not await USSR initiative; bars disclosure now of possible approaches; backs '59 concessions made by Allies; belittles USSR fears of W Ger in view of USSR threats to status quo; speculation on Western approach to negotiation

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WAGNER CHARGES PLOT TO RIG BIDS ON SCHOOL WORK; Reports He Has Canceled Plumbing Contracts to Avert $2,000,000 Loss ALBANY MOVE PLANNED Koota to Confer With Allen on Monday About Boat Built for Theobald WAGNER CHARGES SCHOOL FEE PLOT

By Leonard Buder

Wagner repts Investigation Dept detected conspiracy among 11 plumbing contractors to rig prices and divide up jobs, thereby averting $2-million loss, statement; Asst Dist Atty Koota to conf with Allen on boat-bldg incident involving Theobald; jury hears Theobald and bro-in-law; Wagner answers Levitt criticism; Estimate Bd approves Educ Bd request for $2-million repair program; Educ Bd to streamline procedures for awarding contracts by giving greater responsibilities to Supt

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