Repub candidate for Controller Gilhooley opposes betting tax, TV int; uncertain that additional revenues are needed; Beame holds off-track betting could be legalized by NYS Legis; Fino holds Const amendment needed

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1961Laurie Halse Anderson, American author^[†]

Laurie Halse Anderson is an American writer, known for children's and young adult novels. She received the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 2010 for her contribution to young adult literature and in 2023 she received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.

1961Vinicio Gómez, Guatemalan politician (died 2008)^[†]

Carlos Vinicio Gómez Ruiz was a Guatemalan politician; at the time of his death, aged 48, he was serving as the country's interior minister (ministro de gobernación).

1961Andoni Zubizarreta, Spanish footballer and sportscaster^[†]

Andoni Zubizarreta Urreta is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Historical Context for October 23, 1961

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

Headlines from October 23, 1961

Joseph M. Schenck, 82, Is Dead; Pioneer in the Movie Industry; Joseph M. Schenck, 82, Is Dead; A Pioneer the Movie Industry

SOVIET AIDE SAYS ANTI-PARTY GROUP POSES NO THREAT; Kosygin Cites Condemnation at Moscow Parley as Only a 'Lesson in History' SOVIET DISCOUNTS ANTI-PARTY GROUP

Stronger Budget Bureau Proposed in Senate Study; Subcommittee Staff Terms It President's Most Powerful Instrument for Setting Priorities on Fiscal Demands STRONGER BUREAU OF BUDGET URGED

Lefkowitz to Seek Change In Rent Law if It Is Unfair; LEFKOWITZ SCANS RENT LAW CHANGE

G.O.P. CANDIDATES CLASH ON LOTTERY; Gilhooley Calls Fino Project 'Morally Wrong,' but Asks for Referendum on It G.O.P. CANDIDATES CLASH ON LOTTERY

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Historical Context for October 23, 1961