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April 23, 1962

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Headlines from April 23, 1962

Fall-Out Shelter Budget Faces Reduction in House; Might Save 40,000,000 SHELTER BUDGET FACES HOUSE CUT Will Make Recommendations Tests May Spur Interest

By Peter Braestrup Special To the New York Times

Adm pub shelter program seen jeopardized by recent lack of Adm pressure and decline in pub interest; Repr Thomas indicates his subcom will seek drastic cuts in $700-million request as result of testimony at secret hearings; Defense Dept and some Congressmen hope to win program approval in later hearings

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WATER POLLUTION AROUSES SUBURBS; Detergents and Septic Units Pose Health Problems WATER POLLUTION AROUSES SUBURBS Westchester Concerned Detergents a Problem Development III-Planned Supplies Are Lagging Dual Installation Urged Regional Plans Stressed

By Byron Porterfieldthe New York Times

NY Times survey on pollution in suburban areas; detergents (syndets) seen main hazard; Suffolk County, NY, inability to provide adequate pure water supply and sewage disposal in face of rising population detailed; water experts offer solutions; illus

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Notable Births

John Hannah (actor)

1962John Hannah, Scottish actor and producer[โ€ ]

John Hannah is a Scottish actor and voiceover artist. He came to prominence in Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), for which he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role as Matthew. His other film appearances include Sliding Doors (1998), The Hurricane (1999), and The Mummy trilogy (1999โ€“2008).

1962Shaun Spiers, English businessman and politician[โ€ ]

Shaun Mark Spiers is the Executive Director of the environmental think-tank, Green Alliance and a former Member of the European Parliament.

Historical Context for April 23, 1962

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