UN Assembly, 55-0 with 44 abstentions, approves resolution urging recognition of Africa as a denuclearized zone; US and allies abstain; Amb Dean comments

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Coolness Recalled; U.S. POST SOUGHT FOR GOV. MEYNER

By Special to The New York Times

TRENTON, Nov. 24 -- Mr. Hughes' efforts to obtain a diplomatic post for Governor Meyner will be watched with interest by political leaders and observers here.

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Notable Births

1961Paul Comstive, English footballer (died 2013)^[†]

Paul Comstive was an English professional footballer who mainly played as a midfielder. He played in the Football League for seven different clubs and also played non-league football.

Notable Deaths

1961Hubert Van Innis, Belgian archer (born 1866)^[†]

Gerard Theodor Hubert Van Innis was a Belgian competitor in the sport of archery; he competed in two Summer Olympics 20 years apart and came away with a total of six gold medals and three silver medals.

Historical Context for November 25, 1961

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