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January 11, 1963

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Headlines from January 11, 1963

Retirement Bonds Set Up For the Self-Employed; Pension Variation of E-Issue Can't Be Cashed Until Age of 59 --Plan Is Also Open to Corporations BOND IS SET UP FOR RETIREMENT Difference From Savings

By Richard E. Mooney Special To the New York Times

retirement bond offered, new type of bond for persons who set up pension plans for self-employed under '62 legis and for regular corp pension plans; is similar to E savings bond and bears 3.75% interest but cannot be cashed till holder is 59 1/2 yrs old; other details

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HOUSE CHIEFS SAY VICTORY SIGNIFIES END OF COALITION; Combination of Republicans and Southern Democrats Found Disintegrating RULES VOTE ACCLAIMED Much Credit Given to Vinson, Who Is Expected to Get Reward in Committees Gain Over '61 Noted A Reward Is Indicted HOUSE CHIEFS SEE END OF COALITION Assignments Held Critical

By John D. Morris Special To the New York Times

support for Landrum for Ways and Means post grows; Roosevelt support of him causes split in liberal ranks

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Notable Births

Tracy Caulkins

1963Tracy Caulkins, American-Australian swimmer[†]

Tracy Anne Stockwell, OAM,, née Tracy Anne Caulkins, is an American former competition swimmer, three-time Olympic gold medalist, five-time world champion, and former world record-holder in three events.

Jason Connery

1963Jason Connery, Italian-born British actor and director[†]

Jason Joseph Connery is a British actor and director. He is the son of Sean Connery and Diane Cilento. On screen, he is best known for appearing in the third series of the ITV drama series Robin of Sherwood in 1986. He took over the main role after Michael Praed's character was killed off at the end of the second series.

Petra Schneider

1963Petra Schneider, German swimmer[†]

Petra Schneider is a German retired medley and freestyle swimmer. She actively competed in the 1970s and 1980s.

Notable Deaths

Arthur Nock

1963Arthur Nock, English-American scholar, theologian, and academic (born 1902)[†]

Arthur Darby Nock was an English classicist and theologian, regarded as a leading scholar in the history of religion. He was a professor at Harvard University from 1930 until his death.

Historical Context for January 11, 1963

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