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January 9, 1963

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Historical Context for January 9, 1963

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

Notable Births

1963Eric Erlandson, American musician and songwriter^[†]

Eric Theodore Erlandson is an American musician, guitarist, and writer, primarily known as a founding member, songwriter and lead guitarist of alternative rock band Hole from 1989 to 2002. He has also had several musical side projects, including Rodney & the Tube Tops, which he formed with Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, and RRIICCEE with Vincent Gallo.

1963Irwin McLean, Northern Irish biologist and academic^[†]

William Henry Irwin McLean is an Irish geneticist who is emeritus professor of genetic medicine, at the School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee.

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Headlines from January 9, 1963

2 Pickets Wounded At Kentucky Mine; 2 UNIONISTS SHOT AT KENTUCKY MINE

By United Press International

UMW pickets clash with members of rival union seeking to reopen struck mine, Hazard, Ky

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MONGOLIA LEADER DEFIES RED CHINA; Gives Soviet Full Support in Clash and Also Assails Those Imperiling Peace Major Propaganda Fight MONGOLIA LEADER DEFIES RED CHINA Criticize Cuba Action

By Seymour Topping Special To the New York Times

Mongolian Premier Tsedenbal sides with USSR, s, Ulan Bator

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TSHOMBE, HOME, REPEATS THREAT TO WRECK MINES; Mining Company Concerned --U.N. Clears Way for Katangan's Return BUNCHE LEAVES CITY 370 Congolese; 2 Belgians Killed in Clash of Tribes in Kasai Province Tshombe, Back, Repeats Threat To Wreck Mines and Utilities Greeted By Ministers Bunche Leaves Katanga

By the Associated Press

Tshombe returns to Elisabethville; says he prepared for demolition of all Industries at Kolwezi; 370 Congolese, 2 Belgians reptd killed in tribal fighting in Kasai Prov

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AIR COMMANDOS WILL BE TRIPLED TO HELP VIETNAM; 3,000 Will Be Trained as Advisers After Success of Tactics in War Air Commands Affected AIR COMMANDOS WILL BE TRIPLED

By Jack Raymond Special To the New York Times

Sec Zuckert repts success of commando operations prompts USAF to expand Air War Training Center, Fla, news conf, Washington

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U.S. Assures Saudi Arabia In Bid for Mideast Peace; No New Commitment U.S. GIVES PLEDGE TO SAUDI ARABIA Saudis Make Offer

By Hedrick Smith Special To the New York Times.by Dana Adams Schmidt Special To the New York Times

State Dept, at Saudi request, releases Pres Kennedy Oct 25 lr to Premier Faisal assuring Saudi Arabia of continuing US support despite US recognition of Yemeni repub regime

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BRITAIN WARNED OF 'DEAL' ON ARMS; Wilson Fears a Bid to Bonn for Support on Market Britain Is Warned Of 'Deal' on Arms For Market Entry

By Drew Middleton Special To the New York Times

Laborite MP H Wilson says GB has suggested W Ger share control of Eur nuclear force in return for Ger support of Brit entry into Euromkt; opposes linking 2; Brit Sec Home confs, London, with W Ger Min Schroeder

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Californian Proposes to End 'Dewey Philosophy' in Schools; Rafferty Plans Extinction of 'Old Fashioned' System-- Outlines His Program CALIFORNIAN ASKS SCHOOL OVERHAUL 'Mastery' Is Put First Textbook Criticized

By Lawrence E. Davies Special To the New York Times

Supt Rafferty proposes ending 'progressive educ philosophy'; upholds 'content' against 'method'; other criticisms

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President Attends Debut of 'Mona Lisa'; KENNEDY ATTENDS 'MONA LISA' DEBUT More Certain Risks All Pictures Removed

By Marjorie Hunter Special To the New York Times

Mona Lisa exhibit in US opens with special showing for Kennedy, other US officials and foreign diplomats; Kennedy, French Min Malraux s; other details

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Spaak, Rebuking Critics, Backs U.S. Katanga Role; Calls Belgian Press Attacks 'Unjust' --Union Miniere Fails to Agree on Tax Payments to Leopoldville SPARK DEFENDS U.S. ON KATANGA

By Harry Gilroy Special To the New York Times

Belgian Min Spaak backs US role in Katanga; Belgian attacks on US discussed

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CONGRESS TO OPEN TODAY; HOUSE DEMOCRATS RALLY TO BACK KENNEDY ON RULES; PRESIDENT IS BACK Meets Chiefs of Both Chambers on Defense and Foreign Policy The Democratic Caucus Kennedy Is Active 88TH CONGRESS CONVENES TODAY Support From South

By John D. Morris Special To the New York Times

Re-elected HR Majority Leader

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KENNEDY WILL SEE KHRUSHCHEV AIDE IN CAPITAL TODAY; Invites Kuznetsov to Confer on Cuba and Other Issues --Will Warn on Laos Reminders for Soviet Air Inspection Continues

By Max Frankel Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8-- The inconclusive end of the Cuban crisis and the future of East-West relations generally will be discussed here tomorrow by President Kennedy and a special representative of Premier Khrushchev.

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Southern Senators Plan Fight to Keep Filibuster; Plan Expected to Lose SOUTH IS MAPPING FILIBUSTER FIGHT Efforts in '62 Recalled Situation Now Changed

By E.w. Kenworthy Special To the New York Times

Southern Dems led by Sen Russell to fight against easing of Rule 22 (anti-filibuster rule)

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