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August 12, 1962

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Historical Context for August 12, 1962

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

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Headlines from August 12, 1962

MANSFIELD MOVES TO END FILIBUSTER; Files a Closure Petition to Restrict Talk on Satellite Measure in Senate MANSFIELD MOVES TO END FILIBUSTER

By Peter Braestrup Special To the New York Times

Mansfield files closure petition after Sen R B Long blocks attempt to get unanimous consent to limit debate; Sen Holland chides Sen liberals for filibustering; Gore says bill's foes will not be stopped by criticism; HR to study whether Govt wasted time and money in developing 4 space communication systems

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SOVIET BIDS WEST END 'PROVOCATION' BY BERLIN GROUPS; Charges Serious Acts on Eve of Anniversary of Wall-- U.S. Blames Moscow West Berlin Alerts Police Soviet Insists That Allies Halt 'Provocative Acts' in West Berlin

By Special to The New York Times

USSR demands West end 'provocative acts' in W Berlin in anticipation of wall 1st anniv, notes to Western Big 3; holds wall built because of W Berlin 'criminal and espionage-sabotage activity'; US dismisses note, renews June 25 call for 4-power talks, State Dept statement; propaganda maneuver seen by London, Paris, Bonn

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