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January 10, 1962

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Historical Context for January 10, 1962

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

Notable Births

1962Michael Fortier, Canadian lawyer and politician^[†]

Michael M. Fortier, is a Canadian financier, lawyer and former politician. A member of the Conservative Party, he served as Minister of Public Works and Government Services from 2006 to 2008, and Minister of International Trade in 2008 under Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Fortier served in Cabinet of Canada while a Senator, which proved controversial. In 2008, he resigned from the Senate to run for a seat in the House of Commons in the 2008 election; he placed second in riding of Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

1962Kathryn S. McKinley, American computer scientist and academic^[†]

Kathryn S. McKinley is an American computer scientist noted for her research on compilers, runtime systems, and computer architecture. She is also known for her leadership in broadening participation in computing. McKinley was co-chair of CRA-W from 2011 to 2014.

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Headlines from January 10, 1962

DEMOCRATS SEEK TO REAPPORTION SEATS IN ALBANY; Amendment Is Asked to End Unequal Representation for Populous Counties 'Public Pressure' Needed Formula Is Cited DEMOCRATS SEEK NEW DISTRICTING Compensation Inquiry Asked

By Douglas Dales Special To the New York Times

Dem Legis members urge probe

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Governor Opposed To Realty Tax Base In School-Aid Plan; GOVERNOR IS COOL TO STATE-AID BILL

By Warren Weaver Jr. Special To the New York Times

Rockefeller dissatisfied with it, s to legis conf on women's orgns; opposes plan to measure community's ability to pay in terms of real estate values; sees further study needed; outlook for Legis action

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ELECTRIC STRIKE DUE AS TALKS LAG; No Negotiations Held in Day --Session Slated Today and Walkout Tomorrow Answers Questions No Electric Peace Talks Held; Strike Is Scheduled Tomorrow Mayor Takes No Action

By Stanley Levey

no talks held; Kahn sees strike

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CONGRESS BEGINS ITS SESSION TODAY; DEMOCRATS SPLIT; Leaders Meet President-- Try to Show Unity Despite Differences on Issues M'CORMACK NOMINATED Caucus Chooses Him to Be the Speaker--Albert and Boggs Get Key Posts Top Officers Selected CONGRESS SESSION WILL OPEN TODAY

By John D. Morris Special To the New York Times

named HR Majority Leader; illus

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LAOS DENOUNCES PRESSURE BY U.S.; Right-Wing Regime Terms Economic Tactics to Force a Coalition 'Intolerable' LAOS DENOUNCES PRESSURE BY U.S. Boun Oum Reply Expected Limits Put on Pressure

By Jacques Nevard Special To the New York Times

Royal Govt terms US econ pressure 'intolerable,' newspaper statement; US fails to turn over $3-4 million for Jan payment of Army and police force; Cabinet meets to decide if Boun Oum should go to Geneva

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Cosmos Club in Capital Rejects Rowan, Rusk Aide, as Member; Galbraith and Others Resign --Application by Kennedy Is in Effect Withdrawn COSMOS CLUB BARS ROWAN, RUSK AIDE Club Founded in 1878

By E.w. Kenworthy Special To the New York Times

Pors and illus

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Academy 'Doctor' Branded a Fraud; Swiss 'Doctor' Branded Fraud After Academy Here Hails Him A Member of Academy 'College' in Toronto Listed

By Walter Sullivan

F Wichtermann, recently elected Acad fellow, revealed by Swiss ct to have been convicted in June '58 of med fraud; ct informs US Embassy, which announced award, that Wichtermann was 'neither a dr nor prof; Acad spokesman says name must have 'slipped through' screening com but he has been member since '55; his claims of degrees from various 'diploma mills' cited

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Moscow Tells Bonn NATO Saps Trade; Blames Eisenhower; SOVIET SAYS NATO SAPS BONN TRADE France Is Scored Large Market Offered Russian Stand Explained

By Sydney Gruson Special To the New York Times

further details on memo

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RHODESIA BARS 27 GOING TO KATANGA; They Lack Visas--9 Others Are Allowed to Proceed 27 Termed Mercenaries by U.N. Barred From Congo by Rhodesia Barred Group Lands in Paris Trusteeship Plan Charged Washington Has No Comment Thant Decides Against Trip Thant Invited to Salisbury

By Special to The New York Times

36 mercenaries arrive, Rhodesia; 27 expelled for lack of visas; 9 with proper papers allowed to go to Elisabethville; all claim jobs with Union Miniere

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EXCHANGE'S HEAD REBUTS THE S.E.C.; Reilly of American Says He Fought to End Abuses EXCHANGE'S HEAD REBUTS THE S.E.C. Occupying Office Deal 'Scrutinized'

By Robert E. Bedingfield

Reilly denies SEC charges of poor adm, s to ASE members on floor; denies belonging to controlling 'clique'; claims he strove to tighten rules, correct abuses; defends dismissal of charges against Gilligan, Will; denies wrongdoing in connection with Guild Films stock; Posner backs Reilly; orders gen counsel to draft changes in ASE const to conform to Levy com proposals

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Kennedy Expected to Ask Increase in Debt Ceiling; New Borrowing Due KENNEDY MAY ASK DEBT LIMIT RISE

By Richard E. Mooney Special To the New York Times.united Press International Wirephoto

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LONDON AND BONN WILLING TO WIDEN PROBE IN MOSCOW; Macmillan and Adenauer Set to Back Even Substantive Negotiations on Berlin REAFFIRM STAND ON CITY Germans Promise to Share Expenses of Maintaining Britain's Rhine Forces Interpretations Differ LONDON AND BONN BACK WIDER PROBE

By Drew Middleton Special To the New York Times

BONN, Germany, Jan. 9-- Britain and West Germany agreed today to support the East-West talks in Moscow even if, qualified sources said, these approached substantive negotiations on the future of Berlin.

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