What happened on December 6, 1962?

Headlines from December 6, 1962

• ☀️ World Research into Sun – A global program is initiated to study the sun, following the pattern of the International Geophysical Year.
• 🌍 U.N. Endorses Disarmament – A U.N. unit supports a joint U.S.-Soviet plea for economic adjustments and disarmament efforts.
• 📈 Treasury Shows Gains – Municipal bonds see increased turnover, climbing to $7,760,000 in recent transactions.
• 🏗️ Big Power Plant Planned – A joint utility project for Ohio's largest steam-electric facility is proposed, costing $135 million.
• 📚 Rockefeller on Economy – Governor Rockefeller criticizes the federal government for not adequately stimulating economic growth.
• 🎭 Visconti Stages 'Bible' – Director Luchino Visconti plans to stage a section of a film adaptation of the Old Testament.
• 🏡 U.S. Finances Senecas' Homes – The U.S. government will finance new homes for the Seneca tribe displaced by a dam project.
• 🌐 U.S.-Japan Trade Talks – U.S. and Japan conclude talks addressing trade curbs and concerns regarding China.
• 🎨 Charity Auction Success – An anonymous donor's Renoir oil painting sells for $100,000, benefiting three charities.
• 💼 Jobless Rate Climbs – The unemployment rate rises sharply, attributed to a lack of work for teenagers.