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May 9, 1962

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PRESIDENT URGES LABOR RESTRAINT IN WAGE DEMANDS; Warns U.A.W. Bargaining Must Be Tied to Output to Ward Off Inflation U.S. ROLE IS MINIMIZED Kennedy Says White House Won't Settle All Disputes --Convention Hails Him Kennedy Urges Labor Restraint On Wages to Ward Off Inflation

By Damon Stetson Special To the New York Times

Kennedy urges labor exercise restraint and responsibility in bargaining demands, s, UAW; says Adm will not seek to establish bargaining patterns for every plant and indus, neither has nor seeks powers of compulsion; insists Pres must concern self with gen welfare

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Notable Births

Dave Gahan

1962Dave Gahan, English singer-songwriter[†]

David Gahan is an English singer best known as the lead singer of electronic music band Depeche Mode since their formation in 1980. Noted for his commanding stage presence and unique baritone voice, Gahan was ranked at No. 73 on Q magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Singers" and No. 27 on its list of the "100 Greatest Frontmen". As part of Depeche Mode, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.

Paul Heaton

1962Paul Heaton, English singer-songwriter[†]

Paul David Heaton is an English singer-songwriter. He was the lead singer and main lyricist of the Housemartins, who had commercial success in the UK and other European countries between 1985 and 1988, releasing several singles including "Happy Hour" and the UK number-one single "Caravan of Love" in 1986, before the band disbanded. Heaton then formed the Beautiful South with the Housemartins' drummer, Dave Hemingway, and the band's debut single, "Song for Whoever", and debut album, Welcome to the Beautiful South, were released in 1989 to commercial success. They had a series of hits throughout the 1990s, including the number-one single "A Little Time". They disbanded in 2007.

Historical Context for May 9, 1962

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