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In 1965, the world population was approximately 3,334,533,703 people[†]
1965Porfirio Rubirosa, Dominican race car driver, polo player, and diplomat (born 1909)[†]
Porfirio Rubirosa Ariza was a Dominican diplomat, race car driver, soldier and polo player. He was a supporter of dictator Rafael Trujillo, and was rumored to be a political assassin under his regime. Rubirosa made his mark as an international playboy for his jetsetting lifestyle and his legendary sexual prowess with women. His five spouses included two of the richest women in the world.
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article on shortage and NYC realization of shortcomings of its supply planning; issues of metering and Hudson River use discussed; problems compared with those of other cities; avg daily use per person, NYC and other cities, tabulated; graph on projected consumption and yield, 1900-2000
US B-52 bombers based on Guam strike suspected Vietcong communications and troop-staging area in Zone D; S Vietnam troops, supported by US planes, battle Vietcong bn, Baclieu; kill 90 guerrillas; US plane downed, pilot killed; US air sortie illus; map
Rusk, in Voice of Amer int, says US has made several fruitless efforts to see what N Vietnam would offer in exch for halt in US raids; indicates Adm sees little point in 2d suspension of bombings; again stresses US willingness to negotiate; Sens Case and Sparkman back Adm
E Gers grudgingly recognize validity of allied passes
CORE conv votes for 'major assault' against segregation in Bogalusa, La; authorizes legal aid for civil rights workers and econ boycotts if needed against Crown Zellerbach Corp; J Farmer says main aim is to win jobs for Negro women at corp plant
Lindsay stumps Rockaway beaches; illus; in earlier TV int, he urged local Repub candidates to shun Conservative backing; s on subway problems, police civilian rev bd, on more Fed aid
650 youths seized for disorders at Russells Pt and Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio, Arnolds Pane, Iowa, Rockaway Beach, Mo, and other resort areas; 93 youths injured; riots illus
D'Angelo warns situation worsens; sees new conservation needed
high-level US mil and diplomatic officials fear rebel extremists smuggle guns into interior for use after peace is restored; hold they conceal weapons in homes in Santo Domingo to avoid turning them in when provisional govt is installed; OAS com efforts for govt snagged; US Amb Bennett lauds role of inter-Amer force, s, Independence Day fete, Santo Domingo; rally in rebel sector hears tr of June 27 ad by artists group denouncing US policy; posters and stickers appear for Balaguer candidacy
Resignation of Nasserite mins from Iraqi Cabinet linked to charge by some that Pres Arif delays steps for unity with UAR