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July 22, 1963

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Historical Context for July 22, 1963

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

Notable Births

1963Emilio Butragueño, Spanish footballer^[†]

Emilio Butragueño Santos is a Spanish retired professional footballer who played as a striker.

1963Emily Saliers, American singer-songwriter and musician^[†]

Emily Ann Saliers is an American singer-songwriter and member of the musical duo Indigo Girls. Saliers sings soprano and plays lead guitar as well as banjo, piano, mandolin, ukulele, bouzouki and many other instruments.

Historical Events

1963Crown Colony of Sarawak gains self-governance.^[†]

The Crown Colony of Sarawak was a British Crown colony on the island of Borneo, established in 1946, shortly after the dissolution of the British Military Administration. It was succeeded as the state of Sarawak through the formation of the Federation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963.

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Headlines from July 22, 1963

Saigon Army Routs Strong Red Force; VIETNAMESE ROUT STRONG RED FORCE

By David Halberstam Special To the New York Times

strong Communist force routed, Mekong Delta; illus; map

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UNIONIST SOFTENS STAND ON NEGROES; Construction Chief Accepts Idea of an Outside Review on Apprenticeships Here Compromise Provided UNIONIST SOFTENS STAND ON NEGROES

By Emanuel Perlmutter

Brennan now says he would not object to outside rev of cases in which apprentice applicants charged bias, radio int; announces he will seek Bldg Trades Council approval to join special union panel of Negroes and whites to screen apprentice applicants

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FORMULA SOUGHT; Delegates in Moscow Work on a Plan to Balk Aggression Discussion Is Vital Gromyko Avoids Demand Nonaggression Treaty Formula Sought by Delegates in Moscow Consultation Required Reasons for Western Interest West Germans Suspicious Soviet Would Achieve Aim Move to Win Acceptance

By Seymour Topping Special To the New York Times

Harriman attends US-USSR track meet with Khrushchev; illus

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U.S. ALTERS PLAN ON TAXES IN MOVE TO HELP CANADA; Would Give President Right to Exempt New Issues From Investment Levy Tax Would Vary 4 Speak for Ottawa U.S. IN TAX SHIFT TO HELP CANADA Held Detrimental to U.S. Power for President

By Special to The New York Times

US agrees to modify proposed tax on purchases of new Canadian securities to maintain flow of payments between countries; Canada agrees not to use exemption to build up foreign exch reserves

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A.F.L-C.I.O. MAPS DRIVE TO COMBAT DISCRIMINATION; Seeks Community Action on All Forms of Inequality-- Meany to Direct Effort Meany to Head Panel Aimed at Big Cities LABOR MAPS DRIVE TO END COLOR BAR

By John D. Pomfret Special To the New York Times

AFL-CIO sets anti-bias drive focusing on community action; G Meany in charge, L Kirkland made staff coordinator; other members include W P Reuther and A P Randolph; Meany had informed Pres Kennedy of plans earlier

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AFRICANS PRESENT CASE AT U.N. TODAY; Council to Hear Complaints About South Africa and Portugal's Territories Meetings May Continue AFRICANS TO GIVE CASE TO U.N. TODAY Stevenson Holds Talks Embargo Is Urged

By Arnold H. Lubasch Special To the New York Timesthe New York Times

comment on resolutions

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PRESIDENT PICKS NEGRO FOR N.L.R.B.; Republican Lawyer Will Join Labor Board Next Month KENNEDY CHOOSES NEGRO FOR N.L.R.B.

By Unknown Author

To leave NLRB

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Moscow and Peking Admit Talks Failed; RUSSIA AND CHINA SAY TALKS FAILED Indonesians in Soviet

By Henry Tanner Special To the New York Times

USSR and China issue joint communique confirming failure of Moscow conf and saying talks will continue later; Indonesian party leaning to China noted in light of presence of delegation in Moscow at inv of USSR party; Chinese delegation welcomed back to Peking in manner showing no change in stand; Mao, other high officials present; Jenmin Jih Pao attacks USSR

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Birmingham Now: A City With Renewed Hope; Racial Gains, Made Quietly, Erase Bitterness of Riots --Restraint Sets Tone BIRMINGHAM NOW: CITY OF NEW HOPES Registration Drive Gains

By Foster Hailey Special To the New York Times

renewed hope for more amicable race relations seen; biracial com, other significant changes noted

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KENNEDY ALERTS SENATE LEADERS ON TEST BAN PACT; FAST ACTION DUE President Is Seeking Treaty Approval by a Broad Margin Other Accords Possible Personal Statement Expected KENNEDY ALERTS SENATE ON PACT Drafts Received in U.S.

By Henry Raymont Special To the New York Times

Kennedy alerts Sen Dem leaders Mansfield and Humphrey to prepare for swift ratification of ltd tests ban treaty; wants vote well in excess of required 2/3; Sen Fulbright promises speedy com action; Mansfield, Sen Hickenlooper comment; Kennedy cuts wkend holiday short

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MEDIATION FAILS; KENNEDY OFFERS RAIL PLAN TODAY; Wirtz Reports Neither Side Gave Ground in Weekend Talks to Avert Strike CONGRESS TO GET ISSUE President Prepares to Ask for Prompt Legislation to Deal With Dispute Legislative Battle Looms MEDIATION FAILS IN RAILS DISPUTE

By Special to The New York Times

Sen J J Williams doubts Adm program will pass in '63; sees it '64 campaign issue

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Civil Rights Issue Splits Governors at Conference; Rights the Major Issue CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUE STIRS GOVERNORS Defeat Predicted Most Accept Motion

By Joseph A. Loftus Special To the New York Times

Govs Conf split over rights; exec com votes to include discussion of issue, with no vote on resolutions; 14 Repub Govs had earlier resolved to demand vote to put conf on record; Rosellini rebukes extremists on both sides; Govs Brown and Sanders charge Goldwater is segregationist; Rockefeller dissents; Brown proposes petition backing Adm program but keeping issue off conf floor

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