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February 1, 1963

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Filibuster Foes Set Back In Senate Test, 53 to 42; Liberals, Split Over Procedure, Face Full Defeat Monday After Losing Chance to Wear Down Southerners FILIBUSTER FOES LOSE TEST VOTE 5 Attempts in 10 Years

By E.w. Kenworthy Special To the New York Times

Sen liberals set back in drive to curb filibusters when Sen, 53-42, votes to table Const question propounded by Vice Pres Johnson over whether Sen, at beginning of new Cong, can end debate on rules change by simple majority vote regardless of Rule 22 (continuing-body issue); liberals split during debate over claim by some of their number that Vice Pres has 'inherent powers' to end debate; those opposing view hold it invites Exec Branch domination of Sen

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Franklin Roosevelt Jr. Named Under Secretary of Commerce; Post Pays $21,000 a Year --Holton, a Hodges Aide, Given Higher Post F.D. ROOSEVELT JR. IS NAMED TO POST

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Senators Ask Action On Split in Market; U.S. ACTION ASKED ON MARKET SPLIT Trade Impact Favorable Export Drive Affected De Gaulle's Stand Awaited

By Joseph A. Loftus Special To the New York Times

Sec Dillon comments on effects on dollar outflow of French veto of Brit membership in EEC, Cong com hearing

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PRESIDENT CALLS BONN ENVOY HOME; Dowling Scheduled to Join Policy Talks--Adenauer Market Role Assessed Optimism Unjustified PRESIDENT CALLS BONN ENVOY HOME Foundation for Community

By Arthur J. Olsen Special To the New York Times

BONN, Germany, Jan. 31-- Ambassador Walter S. Dowling has been summoned to Washington for consultation on the state of relations between the United States and West Germany.

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AIR FORCE ASSAILS STRATEGIC PLANS; Holds 'Counterforce' Policy Is Being Dropped for One of Nuclear 'Stalemate' McNamara's Report Timed for Hearings AIR FORCE ASSAILS STRATEGIC PLANS Air Force Rate Reduced

By Jack Raymond Special To the New York Times

Sec McNamara testifies on over-all policy, HR com; USAF sources see Adm willing to settle for nuclear stalemate with USSR; Air Force Assn cites Adm refusal to press RS-70 bomber program and decision to cancel Skybolt missile program

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Historical Context for February 1, 1963

In 1963, the world population was approximately 3,192,807,828 people^[†]