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May 2, 1965

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Historical Context for May 2, 1965

In 1965, the world population was approximately 3,334,533,703 people[โ€ ]

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REDS' 16 HITS HELP ELLIS TO WIN, 9-6; Home Runs by Swoboda and Gonder Are Wasted -- Berra Rolls Out in Debut as Met REDS ROUT METS WITH 16 HITS, 9-2

By Leonard Koppettspecial To the New York Times

CINCINNATI, May 1 -- Putting the New York Mets and their pitching staff in its present condition into little Crosley Field with the wind blowing out and Cincinnati players allowed to carry bats is like locking an unarmed Boy Scout in a telephone booth with an emotionally disturbed puma.

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Dominican Crisis

By Unknown Author

United States repeatedly in recent years has been caught in a dilemma in Latin-American countries. It arises from U.S. efforts to encourage stability without intervening and becoming identified with the far right, on the one hand, or opening the door to Communist takeover, on the other.

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Red Role in Rising Grows; U.S. IS FEARFUL OF 'ANOTHER CUBA'

By Max Frankel

fears of 'another Cuba' spur US actions; US repts more evidence of Communist and pro-Castro activity; 58 leftists suspected of being among rebels; US fears pro-Bosch leaders are leaving revolt because of growing Communist influence; Bosch denies rept; reptd activity of Spanish Communist M Gonzales Gonzales noted

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