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MEBA signs 3-yr pact with 24 tanker cos calling for labor-mgt com study of foreign-flag issue, wage reopenings in 2d and 3d yrs
Hammarskjold says UN cannot be 'focal point' in debate over Berlin but should not be considered outside party without any voice in it, introduction to annual rept; says UN should have role if crisis becomes threat to world peace
Judge Lewis declares invalid use of pub funds to finance private segregated schools in Prince Edward County while pss are closed; holds grants constitute effort to circumvent desegregation order; says funds are illegal because county's action in closing schools and financing segregated educ nullified 'constitutionally protected right' of freedom of choice between entering pub or private schools; holds tax credits allowed for contributions to private schools illegal; defers decision on whether pss can be illegally closed to avoid integration until Va Sup Ct rules on issue; orders county officials to prepare desegregation plan for grade schools; Prince Edward School Foundation pres says Foundation will operate schools, Sept
Toy balloon launched in Westbury, NY, by J D Simon and 4 other boys to test air currents retrieved in London 3 days later by J H Bash; Simon, note he attached to balloon and Bash reply illus; US Weather Bur confirms possibility balloon was blown to London
1961Billy Ray Cyrus, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor[†]
William Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter and actor. Having released 16 studio albums and 53 singles since 1992, he is known for his hit single "Achy Breaky Heart", which topped the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart and became the first single ever to achieve triple platinum status in Australia. It was also the best-selling single in the same country in 1992. Due to the song's music video, the line dance rose in popularity.
1961Dave Tippett, Canadian ice hockey player and coach[†]
David G. Tippett is a Canadian former professional ice hockey coach and player.
1961Ally Walker, American actress[†]
Allene Damian "Ally" Walker is an American actress. She made her television debut in the NBC daytime soap opera Santa Barbara (1988) before landing the leading roles on the short-lived dramas True Blue (1989–1990), and Moon Over Miami (1993).
1961Joanne Whalley, English actress[†]
Joanne Whalley is an English film and television actress. She was credited as Joanne Whalley-Kilmer from 1988 to 1996 during her marriage to Val Kilmer.
1961President Jânio Quadros of Brazil resigns after just seven months in power, initiating a political crisis that culminates in a military coup in 1964.[†]
Jânio da Silva Quadros was a Brazilian lawyer and politician who served as the 22nd president of Brazil from 31 January to 25 August 1961, when he resigned from office. He also served as the 24th and 36th mayor of São Paulo, and the 18th governor of the state of São Paulo. Quadros was known for his populist style of government and eccentric behavior.
In 1961, the world population was approximately 3,064,869,675 people[†]