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In 1962, the world population was approximately 3,123,374,315 people[†]
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Donovan int; sees hope of Amer student M W Makinen release if Powers-Abel exch improves US-USSR relations; reveals USSR wished to substitute Makinen for Powers
Nationalist China passenger-cargo liner Ru Yung arrives, NYC; illus
A M Rosenthal survey of Micronesia islands under US trusteeship lauds Pres Kennedy appeal for more funds to end neglect, speed econ development and pol evolution; map; illus
CIA forms bd to probe Powers capture; data and membership to be secret; White House issues brief rept on Powers return to US and reunion with family; Powers illus
Chief Judge Desmond and Sen Albert announce plan guaranteeing that civil, criminal and Family cts will each be adm by single judge and function on city-wide basis; new bill provides that 2 Appellate Divs may decide on joint or separate supervision of cts
ALGIERS, Feb. 11--Three thousand French soldiers and policemen carried out today a house-to-house search for terrorists and weapons in the Casbah, the old Moslem quarter of Algiers. There were scattered lacts of terrorism in other parts of the city.
Undergoes surgery for appendicitis, Londonhosp; condition; illus; father hears of operation in Caracas, Venezuela
Western Allies again reject USSR request for temporary exclusive use of part of air corridors for mil transport flights
Proposes 18-nation disarmament conf be attended initially by heads of govt, message to Pres Kennedy and Prime Min Macmillan
Gov Rockefeller admits he might have been passed over for Repub nomination because he was too liberal, TV
Mayor Wagner discusses NYC plans for comprehensive attack on traffic and addiction, TV program
Washington observers concerned over wider US involvement; US reluctance to divulge extent and ramifications of commitments discussed