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August 24, 1961

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Historical Context for August 24, 1961

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

Notable Births

1961Jared Harris, English actor^[†]

Jared Francis Harris is a British actor. His roles include Lane Pryce in the drama series Mad Men (2009–2012), for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series; King George VI in the historical drama series The Crown (2016–2017); and Valery Legasov in the miniseries Chernobyl (2019), for which he won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.

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Headlines from August 24, 1961

HOGAN TO EXAMINE MAYOR'S EXPENSES; Gerosa Sends Him Data on Gracie Mansion Help Data on Gracie Mansion Help Sent to Hogan for Examination

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Wagner scores attack on family in Gracie Mansion issue

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McClellan Says Gamblers Evade 5 Billion Tax Yearly; 5 BILLION EVASION LAID TO GAMBLERS

By Joseph A. Loftus Special To the New York Times

Treas Dept witnesses testify on wide-spread failure of gambling tax law; Sen McClellan sees resulting evasion totaling $5 billion a yr; Treas officials rept no source or support for estimate

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JOHNSON PROPOSES BUILD-UP IN BERLIN; Said to Suggest Kennedy Increase Military Force Johnson Urging New Build-Up Of U.S. Troops in West Berlin

By the Associated Press

Johnson reptdly urges further build-up of Allied troops to strengthen W Berliners confidence; reptdly fears that some minor incident may set off major clash; hails Clay, urges he resume active role in Berlin crisis; gets Adenauer wire hailing visit

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HOUSE WILL PRESS FOR COMPROMISE ON AID TO SCHOOLS; Leaders Agree on Two New Bills After Rayburn Has Parley With Kennedy HOUSE WILL PRESS SCHOOL-AID BILLS

By John D. Morris Special To the New York Times

HR Dem leaders agree to seek passage of compromise after Rayburn confs with Kennedy; compromise patterned on Ribicoff program; he approves

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U.S. Cuts Purchase Of European Coal; U.S. CUTS BUYING OF EUROPE'S COAL

By Tom Wicker Special To the New York Times

Defense Dept to order coal for forces in W Ger from domestic producers in labor surplus areas

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Moon Test Satellite Is Launched by U.S.; MOON TEST ROCKET LAUNCHED BY U.S. Satellite Launching Test Only Partly Successful

By Richard Witkin Special To the New York Times

1st Ranger satellite put into orbit in test of craft designed to land instruments on moon in '62; launching only partly successful as to orbit but encouraging as to operation of instruments designed to effect lunar landing; illus

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U.S. Warns Russia Nuclear Ban Is Vital; U.S. Says Soviet Stand Invites Resumption of Nuclear Testing

By Tad Szulc Special To the New York Times

US issues for world circulation booklet stating US stand on tests ban and warning that USSR rejection of inspection may invite tests resumption; stresses US uncertainty whether USSR faithfully observes current moratorium; Stevenson asks Hammarskjold circulate booklet at UN

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CITY TO PUT POLICE AND 16,500 OTHERS ON 40-HOUR WEEK; Estimate Board Agrees to It for All Uniformed Forces, as Urged by Mayor COST PUT AT 10 MILLION Wagner Political Move Seen in Sept. 5 Effective Date -- Other Benefits Granted 40-Hour Week Won by Mayor For All City Uniformed Staffs

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Mayor Wagner releases plans for rehabilitating waterfront

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WEST PUTS TANKS AND 1,000 TROOPS ON BERLIN BORDER; Allied Show of Force Replies to East Germans' Bid for Extension of Control RED WARNING IGNORED Citizens Congregate in Area Declared No-Entry Zone by Communist Regime WEST PUTS TANKS ON BERLIN BORDER

By Sydney Gruson Special To the New York Times

West deploys 1,000 troops, backed by 10 US tanks, along E Berlin border to counter Communist attempt to establish and control 110-yd no-man's-land along border on W Berlin side; illus; Communists believed to have tanks on side sts near border crossing points; W Berliners crowd around tanks, welcome show of strength; Western commandants score latest travel curbs and attempt by Communists to control movement of people on Western side of border; E Berlin factory guards stage parade; Ulbricht s, condemning 'provocations' by West; E Ger ry dir Arndt warns against vandalism of 'el' by W Berliners, hints at curbs on all ry traffic to W Berlin

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BRITAIN JOINS U.S. ON BIZERTE PLEA; Exhorts U.N. to Encourage Talks Between Tunisia and France on Base BRITAIN JOINS U.S. ON BIZERTE PLEA

By Henry Giniger Special To the New York Times

again urges talks

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BERLIN CURBS ADD TO PARIS CAUTION; Bolster France's Reluctance to Rush Into Negotiations -- British Score Red Step BERLIN CURBS ADD TO PARIS CAUTION

By Robert C. Doty Special To the New York Times

PARIS, Aug. 23 -- The tightening of the Communist restrictions on travel to East Berlin today has reinforced French reluctance to rush into negotiations on the Berlin issue.

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