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November 1, 1961

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WEST CONCERNED AT SOVIET DEMAND FOR FINNISH TALKS; U.S. Condemns 'Repugnant' Action -- Scandinavian Lands React Calmly WEST CONCERNED AT MOVE ON FINNS

By Max Frankel Special To the New York Times

Western nations see USSR demand for defense talks challenge to Swedish neutrality and to NATO members Norway and Denmark; US charges USSR seeks to sow confusion; Scandinavian nations reptd calm; Norway, Denmark, W Ger score USSR charges; Kekkonen, in Hawaii, confs with aides; illus

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Gerosa Presses Drive on Mayor; GEROSA CONDEMNS MAYOR'S BACKERS

By Murray Illson

Controller Lawrence E. Gerosa aimed a bitter personal attack at the Mayor yesterday and charged that Mr. Wagner was controlled by "liberals" and pressure groups. Mr. Gerosa, who is the Citizens party candidate for Mayor, made appearances during the day before a Kiwanis Club group and a gath ering at Marymount College.

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Notable Births

Louise Boije af Gennäs

1961Louise Boije af Gennäs, Swedish author and screenwriter[†]

Louise Gunvor Catharina Lagercrantz Boije af Gennäs is a Swedish writer, feminist, and co-creator of Rederiet, the longest-running Swedish soap opera in history.

Anne Donovan

1961Anne Donovan, American basketball player and coach (died 2018)[†]

Anne Theresa Donovan was an American women's basketball player and coach. From 2013 to 2015, she was the head coach of the Connecticut Sun.

Calvin Johnson (musician)

1961Calvin Johnson, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer[†]

Calvin Johnson is an American guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, music producer, and disc jockey. Johnson was a founding member of the bands Cool Rays, Beat Happening, Dub Narcotic Sound System, The Go Team, and The Halo Benders.

Heng Swee Keat

1961Heng Swee Keat, Singaporean politician[†]

Heng Swee Keat is a Singaporean former politician and former police officer who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore from 2019 until 2025. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) who represented the Bedok division of East Coast GRC from 2020 to 2025.

Notable Deaths

Livia Gouverneur

1961Livia Gouverneur, Venezuelan communist (born 1941)[†]

Livia Margarita Gouverneur Camero was a Venezuelan student who was killed during a protest in support of the Cuban Revolution and against the presence in Venezuela of allies of Fulgencio Batista. Her death has become a symbol of social justice in Venezuela.

Historical Context for November 1, 1961

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