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In 1969, the world population was approximately 3,619,491,579 people[†]
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Mayor Lindsay said yesterday that it would be "disastrous" if the state limited present aid to localities as Governor Rockefeller's legislative message suggested, but im-...
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Min Le Theule, announcing Govt indictment of Israeli role in Mideast, charges 'Israeli influence' in French news media; charge seen reflecting Pres de Gaulle's strong personal feelings; Le Monde protests
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- United States officials expressed guarded optimism here today over what appeared to be two distinct concessions in the latest Soviet note on the Middle East crisis.
Dempsey stresses need for new taxes, opening address to Gen Assembly; says he will not propose personal income tax
assembly adopts motion welcoming proposed reforms in Dutch divorce law to provide grounds other than adultery
Palmisano, A; Woodriffe, E R: FBI agents, shot to death trying to capture escaped convict and suspected bank robber; illus; B Bryant, suspect, seized; Woodriffe is 1st Negro FBI agent to be killed in line of duty; map of area covered in hunt for suspect
liberal Sens propose that Fed Govt buy food from farmers as substitute for commodity price supports
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Rockefeller calls for 1% rise in sales tax to 3%, annual message to Legis; says rise will yield $40-million; illus
81 Cubans shoot way past Cuban guards to enter US Guantanamo base, largest single group to flee Castro regime; are flown to Miami; illus; map; 150 reptdly made attempt, at least 30 reptd captured, 12-15 killed; survivors recall flight; Cuban Govt procedure for prospective exiles, base position revd