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In 1969, the world population was approximately 3,619,491,579 people[†]
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Rockefeller, concluding fact-finding mission to area, declines to be specific but says recommendations to Nixon will include measures to aid area's shortage of foreign exch, news conf, Barbados
RECENTLY Esquire asked me to pose nude in "a group photograph of notable people from many fields of endeavor." I phoned to ask who some of the other "notables" would be and learned they were mostly Establishment types like Margaret Mead. Leonard Bernstein, McLuhan. I don't know how they reacted -- or, indeed, if Esquire will manage to get the picture it wants for the December issue; but I wrote this reply:
SAIGON -- Was it a political signal or meaningless coincidence? A genuine lull or merely a pause to regroup and refit before another offensive?
HOUSTON, July 5 -- The three astronauts preparing to embark on man's first moon landing mission expressed confidence today in their readiness and ability to complete the flight successfully.
When Apollo 11 lifts off for the moon 10 days from now, it will carry with it not only three astronauts and the best efforts of the entire moon-landing team but also the expectations of the toy industry that 1969 will be a banner year for space toys, games and hobby kits.
feted on 21st birthday at party in Key Biscayne; parents and her sister attend; illus
OCEANPORT, N.J., July 5 -- At the 1967 Keeneland Yearling Sales, Charles W. Engelhard shelled out $110,000 for a colt later named Mr. Leader. Jimmy Croll, the trainer for Pelican Stable, paid $14,000 at the same auction for a roan colt now known as Al Hattab.
Survey on effects of sharp rise in phone traffic on service in various areas; situations involving NY Telephone and ind NJ Telephone detailed; latter ordered by NJ PUC to make major improvements in 6 mos or lose franchise
WIMBLEDON, England, July 5 -- Rod Laver has won the Winbledon championship for the fourth time.
GRAND BLANC, Mich., July 15 -- Lee Elder held the undisputed lead by one stroke in the $125,000 Buick open today after he equaled the 36-hole tournament record with a total of 135, it was the first time the 34-year-old Negro professional set the pace alone in two years on the circuit.