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May 1, 1962

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Historical Context for May 1, 1962

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

Notable Births

1962Maia Morgenstern, Romanian actress^[†]

Maia Emilia Ninel Morgenstern is a Romanian film and stage actress, described by Florin Mitu of AMOS News as "a symbol of Romanian theater and film". Internationally, she is best known for portraying the Blessed Virgin Mary in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. In Romania, she has been nationally known since her 1992 role as Nela in Balanța, a film known in the United States as The Oak. The film is set during the waning days of Communist Romania. She received a star on the Romanian Walk of Fame in Bucharest on 1 May 2011.

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Headlines from May 1, 1962

RUSK TO CONSULT ALLIES ON TERMS FOR BERLIN PACT; Hopes to Reach Agreement at NATO Parley in Athens on East German Status BRITAIN BACKS THE U. S. Paris and Bonn to Be Asked for Support in Meeting New Soviet Proposals Joint View Emerges Trade Ties Already Exist RUSK TO CONSULT ALLIES ON BERLIN

By Drew Middleton Special To the New York Times

Rusk reptdly will seek French, Brit and W Ger views on status they are willing to accord E Ger; joint US-Brit view reptd emerging in Rusk-Home talks; speculation links tech accords already in effect

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Inquiry Warns U.N. Of Rhodesian Clash Unless Whites Yield; Assembly Meets in June INQUIRY CAUTIONS U.N.ON RHODESIA Warning on Constitution

By Thomas Buckley Special To the New York Times

UN subcom says failure to give African equal pol rights may lead to conflict and violence, rept to com on colonialism; Assembly weigh situation; cites Brit cooperation in study

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A.E.C. to Let Aides Confront Accusers In Security Cases; Court Ruling Recalled A.E.C. LETS AIDES QUERY ACCUSERS

By Special to The New York Times

AEC gives employes and job applicants right to confront accusers, 1st Govt agency to do so; exceptions noted

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ROCKFELLER POLL ENCOURAGES G.O.P.; Study Indicates Only Slight Decline in Popularity in Wake of Divorce 37% Backed Rockefeller ROCKEFELLER POLL ENCOURAGES G.O.P. Many Identified Governor

By Warren Weaver Jr. Special To the New York Times

Repub (R Reeves) poll made in '61 before Rockefeller divorce plans were announced showed 37% would vote for him, 23% against, 40% undecided; Reeves '62 poll shows shift of 2% against Rockefeller; Repubs confident

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U.S. May Forgo A-Testing In Air After Present Series; Considers a Bilateral or Unilateral Ban Even If the Russians Hold Further Experiments Later This Year U.S. MAY CUT BACK A-TESTS AFTER '62 World Opinion Cited Could Test Under Ground

By John W. Finney Special To the New York Times

US, after current series, may halt atmospheric nuclear tests and seek to end either by pact or unilateral action all such tests

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VOTING REGISTRAR NAMED IN U.S.SUIT; Mississippi Official Accused in First Contempt Action Under Civil Rights Law VOTING REGISTRAR NAMED IN U.S. SUIT

By Special to The New York Times

US sues to have Lynd held in contempt for violating ct order against bias, 1st such suit

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PRESIDENT DENIES ADMINISTRATION SEEKS PRICE RULE; Informs the U. S. Chamber of Commerce He Wants Rapport With Industry REACTION TO PLEA COOL Organization's Head Blames Federal Spending and High Pay for Low Earnings Greedy Motive Denied Opens With a Pleasantry PRESIDENT BARS PRICE-SETTING JOB Chamber Head 'Comforted'

By Richard E. Mooney Special To the New York Times

Pres Kennedy hopes price rise episode is turning point toward better Govt-indus relations, s, US C of C

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FRENCH SAY ARMY CHECKS RIGHTISTS; Assert Algerian Extremists Have Lost Initiative Since the Seizure of Salan Information Increasing FRENCH SAY ARMY CHECKS RIGHTISTS

By Henry Tanner Special To the New York Times

French rept gains against Secret Army Orgn (SAO) since Salan's arrest; terrorism continues, Algiers and Oran; French troops strength cut since cease-fire

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HIGH COURT VOIDS PERMIT BY F.P.C. FOR GAS MERGER; Says Agency Had No Right to Let Pipelines Unite While Antitrust Suit Pended Trial Is Ordered Action Taken in 1957 HIGH COURT VOIDS PERMIT BY F.P.C. Finds 'Practical Reasons' Company's Head Confident

By Anthony Lewis Special To the New York Times

US Sup Ct rules, 5-2, that FPC had no right to approve El Paso Natural Gas Co-Pacific NW Pipeline merger while Justice Dept antitrust suit to block it was pending; merger history; El Paso chmn Kayser says Ct ruled only on procedural question, not merits of merger

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Dodds Finds Colleges Choose Academically Unfit Presidents; DODDS CRITICIZES COLLEGE LEADERS A Harsh Indictment

By Fred M. Hechinger

Dr Dodds warns against choosing prominent non-acad figures or scholars as presidents for sake of prestige, rept for Carnegie Corp; proposes presidents devote at least 50% of time to educ concerns; finds most spend only 10-20% of time on such matters, with remainder on pub relations and fund raising; views on trustees role, other matters

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Beame Weighs Proposal; CITY HOPES TO GET SALES TAX FASTER Likened to Withholding Tax

By David Binder

Beame says city weighs CPAs Soc proposal to speed sales tax receipts by having businesses deposit estimated taxes in city accts monthly, repts and settlements to continue qrly

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X-15 Climbs to 48 Miles in Successful Re-entry Test; X-15 SETS RECORD IN 48-MILE CLIMB 75-Mile Climb Expected

By the Associated Press

Walker flies X-15 to 48-mi alt; repts he shut off engine after 81-sec climb to avoid going into orbit; later says craft cannot go into orbit without major modifications, news conf; completes test of peroxide steam jets for high-alt control; illus

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