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January 5, 1962

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Headlines from January 5, 1962

PRESSURE ON LAOS BY U.S. REPORTED; Halting of Money Exchange Is Seen as Move to Force Rightists Into Coalition Reversal Reported PRESSURE ON LAOS BY U.S. REPORTED Regime Reports a Red Drive Conference to Try Again State Department is Silent

By Jacques Nevard Special To the New York Times

delegates to 14-nation Geneva conf to make new effort to hasten settlement among Boun Oum, Souvanna Phouma and Communist leader Prince Souphanou vong; US State Dept silent on repts that US uses econ pressure

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TSHOMBE HEDGES ON 2 VITAL POINTS IN CONGO ACCORD; Katanga Leader Delays on Ousting Mercenaries and Accepting Constitution BACKS 6 OTHER ITEMS Province's Assembly Is Told U.N. and Central Regime Must Prove Good Faith Long Negotiations Seen Recognizes Congo Unity Tshombe Hedges on Two Points In Katanga Accord With Congo

By Henry Tanner Special To the New York Times

Katanga Assembly meets, Elisabethville; Tshombe accepts 6 points of Kitona pact (recognition of Congo unity and of Kasavubu's authority, Katangese representation in natl Parliament, participation in study of new Const, Katanga army submission to Kasavubu control), rejects 2 (Katanga acceptance of Fundamental Law and implementing UN resolutions on expelling mercenaries and foreigners from Katanga); demands show of good faith by central Govt and UN; GB says Amb Dean will invite Thant to visit Rhodesia for talks on border situation; Fed Prime Min Welensky suggested visit; will invite IRC observers

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Dominican Curbs Dropped by O.A.S.; U.S. to Resume Tie; DOMINICAN CURBS DROPPED BY O.A.S.

By Tad Szulc Special To the New York Times

Assumes post as Dominican Repub Amb to OAS

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BUS STRIKE ENDED BY MAYOR'S PLAN FOR SHORTER PACT; Service Is Resumed as 5th Avenue Line and T.W.U. Agree to Year Contract UNION REGAINS HOLIDAY Will Get Election Day to Make Up for New Year's--City Stands Pat on Relief No Further Concessions AUTOMATED TRAIN STARTED BY CITY Electronics Used Passengers Curious

By Stanley Levey

strike ends

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British Invite Thant to Rhodesia To Discuss Katanga Aid Charge; THANT IS INVITED TO VISIT RHODESIA Rhodesia Rejects U.N. Request New Peace Machinery Urged Visit by Thant Doubted

By Drew Middleton Special To the New York Times.the New York Times

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1962Suzy Amis, American actress and model^[†]

Suzy Amis Cameron is an American former actress, model, author and activist, who advocates for a plant-based diet.

1962Danny Jackson, American baseball player and manager^[†]

Danny Lynn Jackson is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1997. He played for the Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and San Diego Padres.

Historical Context for January 5, 1962

In 1962, the world population was approximately 3,123,374,315 people^[†]

Headlines from January 5, 1962

PRESSURE ON LAOS BY U.S. REPORTED; Halting of Money Exchange Is Seen as Move to Force Rightists Into Coalition Reversal Reported PRESSURE ON LAOS BY U.S. REPORTED Regime Reports a Red Drive Conference to Try Again State Department is Silent

Dominican Curbs Dropped by O.A.S.; U.S. to Resume Tie; DOMINICAN CURBS DROPPED BY O.A.S.

British Invite Thant to Rhodesia To Discuss Katanga Aid Charge; THANT IS INVITED TO VISIT RHODESIA Rhodesia Rejects U.N. Request New Peace Machinery Urged Visit by Thant Doubted

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Historical Context for January 5, 1962