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February 5, 1962

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Historical Context for February 5, 1962

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

Notable Births

1962Jennifer Jason Leigh, American actress, screenwriter, producer and director^[†]

Jennifer Jason Leigh is an American actress. She began her career on television during the 1970s before making her film breakthrough in the teen film Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982). She received critical praise for her performances in Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989), Miami Blues (1990), Backdraft (1991), Single White Female (1992), and The Hudsucker Proxy (1994), and was nominated for a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Dorothy Parker in Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994).

Notable Deaths

1962Jacques Ibert, French-Swiss composer (born 1890)^[†]

Jacques François Antoine Marie Ibert was a French composer of classical music. Having studied music from an early age, he studied at the Paris Conservatoire and won its top prize, the Prix de Rome at his first attempt, despite studies interrupted by his service in World War I.

Historical Events

1962French President Charles de Gaulle calls for Algeria to be granted independence.^[†]

The president of France, officially the president of the French Republic, is the executive head of state of France, and the commander-in-chief of the French Armed Forces. As the presidency is the supreme magistracy of the country, the position is the highest office in France. The powers, functions and duties of prior presidential offices, in addition to their relation with the prime minister and government of France, have over time differed with the various constitutional documents since the Second Republic.

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Headlines from February 5, 1962

FORCE IN ALGERIA IS ALERTED ON EVE OF DE GAULLE TALK; European Protest Expected to Mark Report to France Today on Peace Effort TV STATION IS BOMBED 16 More Slain by Terrorists --Secret Army Bids Public Stay In During Speech Decisive Period Expected FORCE IN ALGERIA PLACED ON ALERT

By Paul Hofmann Special To the New York Times

troops alerted, Algeria, on eve of de Gaulle broadcast to nation; TV station bombed, Constantine; security measures tightened; SAO urges Algerians to shun broadcast; plebiscite continues; illus; Mme Glayman 'found' unharmed; disturbances detailed

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WAGNER ACCUSES STATE OF CAUSING TAX RISE THREAT; 'Shortchanging' on Aid May Force Higher or New City Imposts, He Warns HALF-YEAR REVENUE UP But Choice Between Service Cuts and Increased Levies Still Looms, Mayor Says $326,000,000 at Issue TAX RISE WARNING ISSUED BY MAYOR

By Paul Crowell

Wagner warns inadequate state aid may force new or heavier taxes, TV; gen fund and special tax revenues up; some figures

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Greek Letters Hide Satellites' Secrets; SATELLITES LISTED BY GREEK LETTERS Policies in Conflict

By John W. Finney Special To the New York Times

US to resolve conflict between policy of urging pub of data on satellite launchings and mil policy of secrecy by designating mil satellites by Greek lrs and limiting data furnished UN on their purpose and performance

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MOLLEN TO HEAD HOUSING AGENCY; Mayor Elevates Counsel of Redevelopment Board MOLLEN TO HEAD HOUSING AGENCY

By Unknown Author

Mollen, M, Housing and Redevelopment Bd chmn

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A Return Visit to Soviet: Emphasis Is Put on Peace; Difficulties Recognized A Return Visit to Soviet Union: Emphasis Is Put on, Peace With the West Meeting of Khrushchev And Kennedy Backed Khrushchev's Leadership Regarded as Secure Older Group Represents 'Khrushchev Liberalism' Role of Army Discounted In Berlin Controversy Liberalization Continuing Despite World Tension

By Harrison E. Salisburythe New York Times (BY HARRISON E. SALISBURY)

H E Salisbury discusses ideological split role in current internatl peace outlook, article in series on USSR

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Mayor Calls on Governor For Vinegar-Milk Proof; Needle Injections Hinted MAYOR ASKS PR00F OF 'VINEGAR MILK' Stand on Repeal Urged Lower Consumption Cited

By Clayton Knowles

Wagner demands Rockefeller prove it; Rockefeller spokesman says Gov still backs restoration of dating

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PRESIDENT FACING WEEK OF BATTLES BEFORE CONGRESS; Raising of Debt Limit and Speech Censoring Stirring Fights in Committees Major Fight Expected A Difficult Problem PRESIDENT FACING TESTS IN CONGRESS

By Russell Baker Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4--The Kennedy Administration is facing its most difficult week of the new Congressional session.

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INVESTMENT MEN FACING TAX SUITS; U.S. Jury May Get Case of Wall St. Leader This Week --Others Under Scrutiny Some Investment Figures Face U.S. Criminal Tax Fraud Suits

By Unknown Author

Govt reptdly preparing criminal tax fraud cases against several prominent stock mkt figures; charges reptd pending in 4 separate cases listed; speculation

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2 Scale Matterhorn's North Face in Winter; Swiss First to Make Alps' Hardest Climb --Others Trying North Face of the Matterhorn Scaled for First Time in Winter Height Figures Differ

By Special to The New York Times.Perren-Barberinl

Swiss guides H von Allmen and W Etter complete 1st winter ascent of Matterhorn north face; illus; map

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U.S. 'COPTERS ROUT REDS IN VIETNAM; But Mission Falls Short of Goal as Guerrillas Flee U.S. COPTERS ROUT REDS IN VIETNAM Problems Pointed Up 'Conters Load Troops

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US helicopter co carrying S Vietnamese troops routs Viet Cong forces, Hung My village; fails to achieve goal of killing or capturing entire force; 3 guerrillas captured, 1 helicopter shot down, 1 hit

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U.S. Sees U.N. Bond Issue As Precedent in Financing; State Department, in an Apparent Shift, Studies Proposed Loan as a Pattern for Future Peace-Keeping Missions U.S. WEIGHS BONDS AS U.N. PRECEDENT Only 18 Paid-Up on Congo

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

State Dept paper, prepared by A F Bender Jr, suggests current issue may set pattern for future financing of peace-keeping operations; Asst Sec Cleveland Dec statement that issue is 'one-time operation' recalled; Secretariat sources doubt precedent

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CASTRO ATTACKS U.S. IMPORT BAN; He Calls Embargo 'Another Economic Aggression'-- Charges Hypocrisy CASTRO ATTACKS U.S. IMPORT BAN

By R. Hart Phillips Special To the New York Times

assails tightening of US embargo as new 'econ aggression,' TV s and rally; urges Cubans to triple econ efforts to overcome effects of US 'blockade'; Premier Khrushchev, other USSR bloc messages of support read at rally

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