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November 22, 1967

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Headlines from November 22, 1967

Leary Contends Midtown Section Is Safe Despite a 'Few' Muggings; LEARY CONTENDS MIDTOWN IS SAFE

By Martin Gansberg

Comr Leary does not consider it unsafe to walk in midtown areas; denies special patrols have been added; says no additional men have been added since Sept; over 700 Hasidic Jews demonstrate at City Hall for more police protection in Lower East Side; illus; about 200 volunteers, Harlem, join police in patrollings sts; Wagner Neighbors Tenants Assn asks more protection; Sen Books on charges criminals are 'running amuck'; blames Mayor Lindsay; he and Hasidic group repr meet with Mayor's aides

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SENATE UNIT SEES WAR POWER PERIL; Report Urges Congress to Reassert Authority Over Commitment of Troops

By John W. Finney Special To the New York Times

Sen Foreign Relations Com, urging Cong to reassert its power to commit nation to war, warns that near-absolute power acquired by Pres to commit nation to war threatens Amer people with 'tyranny or disaster,' unanimous rept on 'sense of Sen' resolution; rept in part reflects criticism of manner of involvement in Vietnam war;also reflects protest against com view that since turn of century Exec branch has usurped Cong const jurisdiction over war power; virtually repudiates Tonkin Gulf resolution; criticizes Cong own 'acquiescence'; criticizes Katzenbach views on resolution and his statement that Cong power to declare war has become 'outmoded'; blames Cong itself for permitting erosion of its power; urges more caution in future; 2 more Sens vote for 'sense of Sen' resolution; Fulbright for moment has no intention of pressing for Sen action

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Cab Negotiations to Go On, But Wildcat Strikes Begin; End to Strike Sought TAXI TALKS GO ON DESPITE PROTEST Mayor Races to Scene Called 'Dictator'

By Peter Millonesthe New York Times (BY RENATO PEREZ)

Van Arsdale decides to continue talks after stormy union meeting, Sunnyside Gardens, Queens, where majority of members refuse to vote for continuation; Lindsay addresses conf; urges drivers allow more time for talks because of gains made in last 3 days; illus; some wildcat strikes start

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of November 22, 1967, covering November 22, 1967.

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    Album cover for Diana Ross And The Supremes Greatest Hits by Diana Ross & The Supremes

    Diana Ross And The Supremes Greatest Hits

    Diana Ross & The Supremes

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    1
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    9
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    Album cover for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles

    Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

    The Beatles

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    2
    Peak
    1
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    23
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    Album cover for Strange Days by The Doors

    Strange Days

    The Doors

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    4
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    Album cover for The Four Tops Greatest Hits by Four Tops

    The Four Tops Greatest Hits

    Four Tops

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    Peak
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    9
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    Album cover for The Doors by The Doors

    The Doors

    The Doors

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    2
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    36

Notable Births

Boris Becker

1967Boris Becker, German tennis player[†]

Boris Franz Becker is a German former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Becker won 49 career singles and 15 doubles titles, including six singles majors: three Wimbledon Championships, two Australian Opens and one US Open. He also won 13 Masters titles, three year-end championships, an Olympic gold medal in men's doubles in 1992, and led Germany to two Davis Cup titles in 1988 and 1989. Becker is the youngest-ever winner of the men's singles Wimbledon title, a feat he accomplished aged 17 in 1985.

Tom Elliott (radio personality)

1967Tom Elliott, Australian investment banker[†]

Tom Elliott is an Australian radio and television personality, who is also known for his work in the finance sector.

Mark Ruffalo

1967Mark Ruffalo, American actor[†]

Mark Alan Ruffalo is an American actor. He began acting in the late 1980s and first gained recognition for his work in Kenneth Lonergan's play This Is Our Youth (1996) and drama film You Can Count on Me (2000). He went on to star in the romantic comedies 13 Going on 30 (2004) and Just like Heaven (2005), and the thrillers In the Cut (2003), Zodiac (2007), and Shutter Island (2010). He received a Tony Award nomination for his supporting role in the Broadway revival of Awake and Sing! in 2006. Ruffalo has gained international recognition for playing Bruce Banner / The Hulk since 2012 in the superhero franchise of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Bart Veldkamp

1967Bart Veldkamp, Dutch-Belgian speed skater and coach[†]

Bart Veldkamp is a retired speed skater, who represented the Netherlands and later Belgium in international competitions, including the Winter Olympics. He currently is the national speed skating coach of Belgium.

Historical Events

United Nations Security Council Resolution 242

1967UN Security Council Resolution 242 is adopted, establishing a set of the principles aimed at guiding negotiations for an Arab–Israeli peace settlement.[†]

United Nations Security Council Resolution 242 (S/RES/242) was adopted unanimously by the UN Security Council on November 22, 1967, in the aftermath of the Six-Day War. It was adopted under Chapter VI of the UN Charter. The resolution was sponsored by British ambassador Lord Caradon and was one of five drafts under consideration.

Historical Context for November 22, 1967

In 1967, the world population was approximately 3,473,412,880 people[†]