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June 6, 1965

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Headlines from June 6, 1965

Films: A Long View; Films: Long View

By Bosley Crowther

IT was more than a casual coincidence that three writers in this section last week -- A.H. Weiler appearing in this corner and Eugene Archer and Peter Bart on an inside page -- gave voice to assorted contemplations of the current state of films and comparisons of present-day movies with some of the great ones of the past.

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$9,183,626 U.S. AID GIVEN CITY TO OPEN POVERTY PROGRAM; Shriver Says Delayed Plan Now Looks Good -- More Funds Are Due Later

By Fred Powledge

Econ Opportunity Office allots $9,183,626 to city to begin antipoverty program; grant made for 8 mos; more funds to come when program is assessed; Shriver says many problems that stalled funds have been solved; full disclosure of data on all projects if required; funds to be used for community action program; 5,000 poor to be hired to help other poor; projects and allotments outlined; grant hailed by Mrs Roberts, Wagner, Screvane

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of June 2, 1965, covering June 6, 1965.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Mary Poppins by Soundtrack

    Mary Poppins

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    36
  2. 2
    Album cover for The Sound Of Music by Soundtrack

    The Sound Of Music

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    12
  3. 3
    Album cover for Introducing Herman's Hermits by Herman's Hermits

    Introducing Herman's Hermits

    Herman's Hermits

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    16
  4. 4
    Album cover for Dear Heart by Andy Williams

    Dear Heart

    Andy Williams

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    9
  5. 5
    Album cover for The Beach Boys Today! by The Beach Boys

    The Beach Boys Today!

    The Beach Boys

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    11

Historical Context for June 6, 1965

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