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May 22, 1963

Revisit the news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.

Historical Context for May 22, 1963

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

Notable Births

1963Claude Closky, French contemporary artist^[†]

Claude Closky is a French artist who lives and works in Paris.

Historical Events

1963Greek left-wing politician Grigoris Lambrakis is clubbed over the head, causing his death five days later.^[†]

Grigoris Lambrakis was a Greek politician, physician, athlete, and lecturer. He participated in track and field sports and was a member of the faculty of the School of Medicine at the University of Athens. A member of the Greek resistance to Axis rule during World War II, he later became a prominent anti-war activist. His assassination by right-wing zealots that were covertly supported by the police and military provoked mass protests and led to a political crisis.

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Headlines from May 22, 1963

Togliatti Threatens Italy With Violence; TOGLIATTI WARNS ITALY OF VIOLENCE

By Arnaldo Cortesi Special To the New York Times

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U.S. CONCESSION TO EUROPE BRINGS TARIFF FORMULA; Common Market's Proposal for Ending 'Disparities' in Rates Is Accepted BLOC ALSO YIELDS POINT Pact Pleases Washington --Bargaining Still Ahead on Any Actual Changes U.S YIELDS POINT FOR TRADE ACCORD

By Edwin L. Dale Jr. Special To the New York Times

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HIGH SPANISH AIDE ASKS FOR REFORM; Falange Head Urges 'Social Justice'--Upholds Labor Call for Pay Increases HIGH SPANISH AIDE ASKS FOR REFORM

By Paul Hofmann Special To the New York Times

Falange sec gen J Solis Ruiz appeals for soc reforms; scores 'caste' system

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COUNCIL PASSES 3-BILLION BUDGET AND TAX PACKAGE; Vote on Record Program Is 23 to 1--Proposals for Reductions Defeated BEAME'S IDEAS ARE USED New Levies Total 98 Million --Board of Education to Get $4,400,000 More COUNCIL PASSES 3-BILLION BUDGET

By Clayton Knowles

City Council com gives $4.4 million more for Educ Bd to use as it sees fit, giving it $55,402,659 more than it had in '62-63

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6 Killed in Haiti by Bombs In Anti-Regime Outbreaks; TERRORIST BOMBS KILL SIX IN HAITI

By Tad Szulc Special To the New York Times

T Szulc and R Eder (NY Times) and R Berrealez (AP) detained briefly and searched outside Port-au-Prince

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Heavy Battle Erupts Again on Laos Plain; SEVERE FIGHTING RESUMES IN LAOS

By Unknown Author

VIENTIANE, Laos, May 21 --Severe fighting has broken out again on the Plaine des Jarres between pro-Communist Pathet Lao troops and neutralist forces of Gen. Kong Le, the Government announced today.

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Wheat Control Plan Beaten by Farmers In Blow to Kennedy; FARMERS REJECT WHEAT CURB PLAN

By William M. Blair Special To the New York Times

Adm suffers major defeat as farmers reject proposed wheat program in referendum vote

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And When the Litter Basket Said, 'Madam!' Business Picked Up at Once; BASKET COLLECTS CROWD AND TRASH

By Gay Talese

dept uses litter basket with concealed microphone device in clean-up drive; illus

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ALABAMA U. TOLD TO ADMIT NEGROES; Governor Vows Defiance as a Federal Court Orders That Two Be Enrolled Alabama U. Told by U.S. Court To Admit 2 Negroes on June 10

By Claude Sitton Special To the New York Times

Grooms orders Ala U to admit Negroes V Malone and D M McGlathery June 10; Gov Wallace vows defiance; Atty Gen Flowers sees violence if Gov tries to block integration; univ trustees tell ct they would admit 2 but ask postponement beyond summer term because of racial unrest in Birmingham and Ala; ct takes no action on applications of 3 other Negroes

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Pearson Wins Test On Nuclear Policy; PEARSON UPHELD ON ATOMIC POLICY

By Homer Bigart Special To the New York Times

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ASTRONAUTS PUSH FOR A 7TH FLIGHT; They Lobby for Extension of Mercury Project--NASA Campaigns for Budget ASTRONAUTS PUSH FOR A 7TH FLIGHT

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Adm exploits Cooper flight to spur support for space budget; Mercury astronauts lobby against termination of Mercury Project; 6 astronauts attend White House dinner

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Cooper Hailed in Capital; He Will Come Here Today; Cooper Is Acclaimed by 200,000 in Washington, With Kennedy Leading the Tributes ASTRONAUT GIVES TALK IN CONGRESS Recites Prayer He Offered While Orbiting--Receives Medal From President

By John W. Finney Special To the New York Times

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