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March 3, 1962

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Historical Context for March 3, 1962

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

Notable Births

1962Glen E. Friedman, American photographer^[†]

Glen Ellis Friedman is an American photographer and artist. He became known for his activities within rebellious skateboarding and music cultures. Photographing artists Fugazi, Black Flag, Dead Kennedys, Circle Jerks, Minor Threat, Misfits, Bad Brains, Beastie Boys, Suicidal Tendencies, Slayer, Run-DMC, KRS-One, and Public Enemy, as well as classic skateboarding originators Tony Alva, Jay Adams, Alan Gelfand, Duane Peters, and Stacy Peralta, among others.

1962Jackie Joyner-Kersee, American heptathlete and long jumper^[†]

Jacqueline Joyner-Kersee is an American former track and field athlete who competed in both the heptathlon and long jump. She won three gold, one silver, and two bronze Olympic medals at four different Olympic Games. Joyner-Kersee was also a four-time gold medalist at the world championships. Since 1988, she has held the world record for heptathlon.

1962Herschel Walker, American football player, mixed martial artist, and activist^[†]

Herschel Junior Walker is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He was also the Republican nominee in the 2022 United States Senate election in Georgia and is the nominee for United States Ambassador to the Bahamas under President Donald Trump.

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Headlines from March 3, 1962

DEMOCRATS HERE NAME COSTIKYAN AS COUNTY CHIEF; Lawyer, With Tacit Support of Mayor, Defeats Reform Faction's Candidate DEMOCRATS HERE NAME COSTIKYAN

By Richard P. Hunt

Elected Tammany leader

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Junta of 17 Is Governing Burma; Gen. Ne Win Defends Army Coup; JUNTA OF 17 RULES BURMA AFTER COUP

By Unknown Author

Ne Win justifies coup because of deteriorating situation, radio s; repts 17-man Revolutionary Council formed; becomes Govt head; observers believe coup aimed at preventing Shan minority from forcing fed system of Govt; Shan leaders, in conf with Nu and Cabinet leaders at time of coup, reptdly threatened rebellion if demands were not met

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Doctor Treats the Judge's Wife By Chance, and Mistrial Results; MISTRIAL CALLED AS RESULT OF CUT

By John Sibley

Justice Santangelo declares mistrial in E J Glenn malpractice suit against St Vincent's Hosp and Dr Whelan charging needle was left in Glenn after minor surgery, upon discovering that Mrs Santangelo had been treated for emergency at Hosp by Whelan

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STEEL TALKS FAIL; RECESS IS CALLED; Hopes for Quick Accord End Negotiations Expected to Resume Early in May STEEL PACT TALKS END IN DEADLOCK

By Unknown Author

broken off; McDonald, Cooper and Goldberg comment; Goldberg gives Kennedy view

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AN INFORMAL U.N. ACCLAIMS GLENN; Protocol Cast Aside on Visit Astronaut Urges Global Cooperation in Space AN INFORMAL U.N. ACCLAIMS GLENN

By Sam Pope Brewer Special To the New York Times

Pors and illus

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Adenauer Summons His Moscow Envoy; ADENAUER CALLS ENVOY IN MOSCOW

By Sydney Gruson Special To the New York Times

Kroll recalled from Moscow to explain

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CONTROL SYSTEM STUDIED IN CRASH; But Cause of Jet's Plunge Is Still a Mystery Jones Was Carrying $62,690 Failure of Jetliner's Controls Called Possible Cause of Crash

By Richard Witkin

probe; crash site illus

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F.H.A. Will Boycott Bias Law Violators; F.H.A. TO BOYCOTT BIAS OFFENDERS

By Unknown Author

WASHINGTON, March 2--The Federal Housing Administration announced today an agreement whereby it would refuse to do business with any individual or company that volated a state's non-discrimination law in housing.

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ALLIES SEE RUSSIA RENEWING ATTACK ON BERLIN RIGHTS; Barring U.S. Commandant Held Part of a Build-Up for All-Out Offensive ALLIES SEE DRIVE ON BERLIN RIGHTS

By Unknown Author

pre-induction exams set for men born in '40-42

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KENNEDY SETS ATOM TESTS IN ATMOSPHERE FOR APRIL UNLESS SOVIET SIGNS A BAN; SUMMIT OFFERED Tass Says President's Proposal for Treaty Is 'Unacceptable' Kennedy Sets April Atom Tests Unless Soviet Signs a Treaty

By Tom Wicker Special To the New York Times

TV s announcing order to resume nuclear tests in atmosphere in late Apr unless effective test ban treaty is reached with USSR in interim

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CITY MOVES TO TAKE OVER STRIKEBOUND 5TH AVE. LINE IN DISPUTE WITH WEINBERG; UNION LAUDS PLAN But Company Calls It Illegal Effects of Walkout Slight CITY ACTS TO SEIZE 5TH AVE. BUS LINE

By Ralph Katz

Wagner says NYC will act to take over co routes and to acquire by condemnation facilities needed to operate them; repts decision reached by Estimate Bd after conf with city's legal reprs and Transit Advisory Comm; TWU hails plan; co calls it illegal; scores Wagner

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CASBAH IN ALGIERS RAKED BY FIGHTING; Seven Die in Outbreak Laid to Cease-Fire Tension Day's Death, Toll Is 60 Battle Erupts in Algiers Casbah; Toll for Day of Violence Is 60

By Paul Hofmann Special To the New York Times

Moslem snipers and French troops clash, Algiers Casbah; illus; at least 7 dead; rebels seek to keep Moslems in check, Oran; disorders in other cities detailed

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