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January 5, 1963

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U.N. Ends Hungary Broadcasts; U.S., Angry, to Ask Resumption; U.N. Ends Hungary Broadcasts; U.S., Angry, to Ask Resumption

By Kathleen Teltsch Special To the New York Times

UN drops Hungarian news broadcasts; US angered, to seek resumption

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U.A.R. DECLINES TO LEAVE YEMEN; 15,000 Men Aid Republican Regime--Saudis Accused of Massing at Border Withdrawal Hoped For U.A.R. DECLINES TO LEAVE YEMEN Saudi Arabia Mobilizes Jordanian Accuses U.S. Voice for People Asked

By Special to The New York Times

UAR, charging massive Saudi build-up, refuses to withdraw troops; stiffening attitude reflected in UAR talks with US Amb Badeau; Saudi Arabia mobilizes; Jordanian King Hussein scores US recognition of repubs

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TWO SATELLITES REVIVE IN SPACE; Telstar and Relay, Assumed to Be Dead, Restored for TV Contact With Europe TWO SATELLITES REVIVE IN SPACE Telstar Responds

By Robert C. Toth Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4-- Two United States communication satellites, both of which had been presumed dead, restored television contact with Europe today.

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DE GAULE TALKS ON POLARIS PLAN; Meets Bohlen in Paris but Remains Cool to Offer-- Bonn Fears Pact Cool to Nassau Proposal Law Changes Possible DE GAULLE TALKS OF POLARIS PLAN

By Robert C. Doty Special To the New York Times

PARIS, Jan. 4--President Charles de Gaulle and United States Ambassador Charles E. Bohlen discussed for 40 minutes today the United States offer of Polaris missiles to France and this Government's lukewarm response.

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U.N. to Supplant Tshombe In Control Over Katanga; Putting Congo Officials In Charge Of Province's Banking And Customs-- Only One City Unoccupied U.N. TAKING OVER KATANGA CONTROL

By Lloyd Garrison Special To the New York Times

UN puts central Govt in control, Katanga; only Kolwezi not yet occupied

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1963Jeff Fassero, American baseball player and coach^[†]

Jeffrey Joseph Fassero is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher.

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1963Rogers Hornsby, American baseball player, coach, and manager (born 1896)^[†]

Rogers Hornsby, nicknamed "the Rajah", was an American baseball infielder, manager, and coach who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants (1927), Boston Braves (1928), Chicago Cubs (1929–1932), and St. Louis Browns (1933–1937). He was named the National League (NL)'s Most Valuable Player (MVP) twice, and was a member of one World Series championship team.

Historical Context for January 5, 1963

In 1963, the world population was approximately 3,192,807,828 people^[†]

Headlines from January 5, 1963

U.N. Ends Hungary Broadcasts; U.S., Angry, to Ask Resumption; U.N. Ends Hungary Broadcasts; U.S., Angry, to Ask Resumption

U.A.R. DECLINES TO LEAVE YEMEN; 15,000 Men Aid Republican Regime--Saudis Accused of Massing at Border Withdrawal Hoped For U.A.R. DECLINES TO LEAVE YEMEN Saudi Arabia Mobilizes Jordanian Accuses U.S. Voice for People Asked

TWO SATELLITES REVIVE IN SPACE; Telstar and Relay, Assumed to Be Dead, Restored for TV Contact With Europe TWO SATELLITES REVIVE IN SPACE Telstar Responds

DE GAULE TALKS ON POLARIS PLAN; Meets Bohlen in Paris but Remains Cool to Offer-- Bonn Fears Pact Cool to Nassau Proposal Law Changes Possible DE GAULLE TALKS OF POLARIS PLAN

U.N. to Supplant Tshombe In Control Over Katanga; Putting Congo Officials In Charge Of Province's Banking And Customs-- Only One City Unoccupied U.N. TAKING OVER KATANGA CONTROL

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