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January 18, 1962

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Headlines from January 18, 1962

U.S. IS CONSIDERING PRESSURE TO OUST DOMINICAN JUNTA; Weighs New Economic and Political Moves as Result of Regime's Removal RUSK IS 'DISAPPOINTED' Withdrawal of Recognition Studied--Sugar 'Windfall' Quota May Be Barred Reversal Is Sought DOMINICAN STEPS WEIGHED BY U.S. U.S. Issues Statement Street Fighting Erupts

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

State Dept concerned; reptd weighing diplomatic and econ pressure to oust junta; Sec Rusk stresses US disappointment, statement after briefing Sen Foreign Relations Com; Rodriguez seen behind coup; tank guarding Pres Palace illus

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GRAND JURY FINDS NO CRIMINAL ACT IN SHARKEY CASE; Panel Recesses Without Any Indictment on Charge of $60,000 Bribe Offer CARIS TO IS QUESTIONED He, Councilman and Steingut Waive Immunity as They Give Secret Testimony Waivers Are Signed Grand Jury Finds No Grounds For Indictment in Sharkey Case

By James P. McCaffrey

grand jury finds no ground for indictment; Sharkey, Caristo, Steingut, Bklyn Dem hq employes E Johnson and F D Gilligan, Assembly employe C W Moul testify; Sharkey, Steingut, Caristo waive immunity; Caristo threatens slander suit; Silver and Koota insist Caristo is bldr named by Sharkey despite his denial

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Notable Births

Alison Arngrim

1962Alison Arngrim, Canadian-American actress[†]

Alison Margaret Arngrim is an American actress and author. Beginning her television career at the age of twelve, Arngrim is a Young Artist Award–Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award honoree, best known for her portrayal of Nellie Oleson on the NBC television series Little House on the Prairie from 1974 to 1982.

Historical Context for January 18, 1962

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