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November 8, 1962

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Elected Sen

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By Henry Grossman

orders flags flown at half staff

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By Seymour Topping Special To the New York Times

Khrushchev holds need for settlement more acute than ever, but sees no need to rush, s, Kremlin reception

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50-ft missile reptdly designed for firing from submarine displayed, parade, Moscow; illus; other missiles shown

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By John W. Finney Special To the New York Times

$350-million NASA contract award to Grumman Corp seen having major econ impact

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