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July 27, 1963

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Headlines from July 27, 1963

RUSSIAN CAUTIOUS; Says a Nonaggression Accord Is Necessary to Assure Peace Copies Distributed Khrushchev Seems Pleased KHRUSHCHEV HOPES FOR FURTHER GAIN Bloc Leaders Approve Pact Nonaggression Pact Urged Words Aimed at France Soviet Seeks Status Quo

By Seymour Topping Special To the New York Times

Khrushchev hails treaty as opportunity for further advance toward ending cold war but warns it does not mean end to arms race or danger of war, reply to written queries of Pravda and Izvestia; receives Harriman warmly; urges him return to Moscow with Rusk for signing; gives dinner for Harriman and Hailsham; Harriman, at news conf, agrees new areas of accord are open; Warsaw Pact Pol Consultative Com approves treaty; communique, Moscow; Communist Chinese disapprove, see plot to deny them nuclear arms

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ATLANTA'S MAYOR BACKS RIGHTS BILL AS HELP TO CITIES; Calls Public Facility Clause Key to Averting Strife-- Senator Praises Views Asks Passage of Bill Fears Return to Turmoil ATLANTA'S MAYOR BACKS RIGHTS BILL Thurmond Poses Queries Senator Is Challenged South Carolinian Heard

By E.w. Kenworthy Special To the New York Timesunited Press International Telephoto

Urges Cong approve Adm civil rights bill barring segregation in privately owned pub accommodations, Sen com; por

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PRESIDENT ON TV; Tells Nation Treaty Is 'Victory for Mankind' but Not Millennium 'A Step Away from War' KENNEDY CALLS PACT PEACE STEP 'First Step' Is Urged Reassurance Is Offered Tests Hard to Conceal Risks Held Convincing Kennedy in Hyannis Port

By Tom Wicker Special To the New York Times

Kennedy lauds tests ban treaty as victory for mankind in pursuit of peace, urges Amer support and Sen ratification though holding it will not eliminate danger of war or need for arms now, TV-radio s; says it can lead to broader areas of arms control and pol accord; says US will continue underground testing and be ready to resume all testing if required; in urging, ratification, paints grim picture of nuclear war and fallout effects; coupling France with US, USSR and GB as nuclear powers, stresses 'great obligation,' to prevent nuclear weapons spread

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Notable Births

Donnie Yen

1963Donnie Yen, Chinese-Hong Kong actor, director, producer, and martial artist[†]

Donnie Yen Chi-tan is a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and action director. He is the recipient of various accolades, including three Golden Horse Awards and five Hong Kong Film Awards. He is best known for portraying Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man in the Ip Man film series, namely Ip Man (2008), Ip Man 2 (2010), Ip Man 3 (2015), and Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019). He also served as co-producer for the spin-off Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018).

Notable Deaths

Hooks Dauss

1963Hooks Dauss, American baseball player (born 1889)[†]

George August "Hooks" Dauss was an American professional baseball player from 1909 to 1926. He played 15 seasons of Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher for the Detroit Tigers from 1912 to 1926. He was given the nickname "Hooks", because his curveball was hard to hit. He compiled a career record of 223–182 with a 3.30 earned run average (ERA). His best years were 1915 when he had a 24–13 record, 1919 with a 21–9 record, and 1923 with a 21–13 record. Dauss's 223 wins are still the most for a pitcher in Tigers franchise history, and he is one of only 13 pitchers to record at least 200 wins all with one team.

Garrett Morgan

1963Garrett Morgan, American inventor (born 1877)[†]

Garrett Augustus Morgan Sr. was an American inventor, businessman, and community leader. His most notable inventions were a type of three-way traffic light in 1923, and a protective 'smoke hood' notably used in a 1916 tunnel construction disaster rescue. Morgan also discovered and developed a chemical hair-processing and straightening solution. He created a successful company called "G. A. Morgan Hair Refining Company" based on his hair product inventions and a complete line of hair care products. He was involved in African Americans' civic and political advancement, especially in and around Cleveland, Ohio.

Historical Events

Puijo tower

1963The Puijo observation tower is opened to the general public at Puijo Hill in Kuopio, Finland.[†]

The Puijo tower is an observation tower at the top of Puijo hill in Kuopio, Eastern Finland. Opened in 1963, the tower is 75 metres (246 ft) tall and has a revolving restaurant with 100 seats. It was the first tower with a revolving restaurant in the Nordic countries. The restaurant was an inspiration to Erkki Lindfors, the mayor of Tampere, who got the idea to build a similar one in his home town, resulting in the Näsinneula tower, which opened in 1971. The current Puijo tower has been visited by over 5.5 million tourists.

Historical Context for July 27, 1963

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