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April 23, 1963

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HIGH COURT GIVES NEGRO PILOT RIGHT TO JOB ON AIRLINE; Finds Colorado Has Authority to Forbid Discrimination in Hiring by Carriers MANY STATES AFFECTED Unanimous Ruling Says U.S. Does Not Have Sole Power Over Work Restrictions 25 States Affected Company's Argument Cited HIGH COURT BACKS NEGRO PILOT'S SUIT Pilot Hails Decision

By Anthony Lewis Special To the New York Times

US Sup Ct reverses Colo Sup Ct, upholds Colo Anti-Discrimination Comm order to Continental Air Lines to hire Negro M D Green as pilot; rules that state anti-bias laws can apply to interstate transport

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U.S. DISASTER AID IS ASKED IN FIRES; New Blazes Fought in Jersey and on Staten Island--3 in Family Found Dead Missing Bodies Found U.S. DISASTER AID IS ASKED IN FIRES Mayor to Tour Area Lumberyard Burns

By George Barrettthe New York Times

new fires break out, SI and NJ; NYS and NJ officials seek Fed aid; NJ damage put at $20 million; death toll at 7; outdoor fires banned there; SI damage put at $2 million

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EMBARGO ON CUBA TERMED U.S. AIM; High Aides Indicate O.A.S. Will Be Asked to Bar Trade With Havana Agreement Covers Action EMBARGO ON CUBA TERMED U.S. AIM Cuban Unity Urged

By United Press International

Sen Mansfield urges program to oust Castro, including setting up govt-in-exile, TV int; says exiles must unify 1st; spokesman for veterans of '61 landings urges exiles to join 1 group

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President of Israel Dies at 78; Ben-Zvi Was 2d Head of State; Won Third Term Last Fall --Native of Russia Was Close to Ben-Gurion Pioneer of Israel President of Island Dies at 78; Ben-Zvi Was 2d Head of State Opposed Salary Raise Born in Russia Visited the U.S. Wrote on Moslems

By Special to The New York TimesAssociated Press

Ben Zvi, Itzhak

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Pearson Cabinet Sworn in Canada; PEARSON CABINET SWORN IN OTTAWA Two in Defense Posts Sharp Is Trade Minister Most Provinces Represented The Cabinet List

By Raymond Daniell Special To the New York Timesassociated Press Wirephoto

Sworn in as Finance Min

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1963Paul Belmondo, French race car driver^[†]

Paul Alexandre Belmondo is a French actor and racing driver who raced in Formula One for the March and Pacific Racing teams. He was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, the son of actor Jean-Paul Belmondo and grandson of sculptor Paul Belmondo. Around 1981, Paul gained publicity for becoming the lover of Princess Stéphanie of Monaco.

1963Robby Naish, American windsurfer^[†]

Robert Staunton Naish is an American athlete and entrepreneur who has won 24 World Championship Windsurfing titles. He is also considered a pioneer of kiteboarding and standup paddleboarding.

Historical Context for April 23, 1963

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

Headlines from April 23, 1963

U.S. DISASTER AID IS ASKED IN FIRES; New Blazes Fought in Jersey and on Staten Island--3 in Family Found Dead Missing Bodies Found U.S. DISASTER AID IS ASKED IN FIRES Mayor to Tour Area Lumberyard Burns

EMBARGO ON CUBA TERMED U.S. AIM; High Aides Indicate O.A.S. Will Be Asked to Bar Trade With Havana Agreement Covers Action EMBARGO ON CUBA TERMED U.S. AIM Cuban Unity Urged

President of Israel Dies at 78; Ben-Zvi Was 2d Head of State; Won Third Term Last Fall --Native of Russia Was Close to Ben-Gurion Pioneer of Israel President of Island Dies at 78; Ben-Zvi Was 2d Head of State Opposed Salary Raise Born in Russia Visited the U.S. Wrote on Moslems

Pearson Cabinet Sworn in Canada; PEARSON CABINET SWORN IN OTTAWA Two in Defense Posts Sharp Is Trade Minister Most Provinces Represented The Cabinet List

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Historical Context for April 23, 1963