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October 19, 1963

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Historical Context for October 19, 1963

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

Notable Births

1963Sinitta, American-British singer^[†]

Sinitta Malone known mononymously as Sinitta, is a British-American singer. She initially found commercial success in the mid-1980s with the single "So Macho" and had several other hits during the decade. In the 2000s, she became known for television appearances, including Loose Women, The Xtra Factor and This Morning. She took part in the ITV show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2011.

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Headlines from October 19, 1963

ESTIMATE OF COST OF MOON TRIP CUT; NASA Figure of 3 Billion Omits Support Projects ESTIMATE OF COST OF MOON TRIP CUT Estimates Vary

By John W. Finney Special To the New York Times

NASA officials reduce estimated cost of Apollo mission from $20 billion to $1-3 billion, HR subcom hearing on NASA budget; revised figures based on assumption that much of $20 billion would be spent to develop US space capabilities even it there were no Apollo project; Webb puts cost at $3 billion; estimates vary according to method of figuring extra costs

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Business Council Doubts A Slump if Tax Cut Fails; BUSINESS COUNCIL EXPECTS NO SLUMP

By Eileen Shanahan Special To the New York Times

Business Council members see no recession in '64 even if tax cut fails to pass; disagrees with Adm view linking cut prospect to current good business; Under Sec Roosevelt urges Council back cut

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GOVERNOR STUMPS IN NEW HAMPSNIRE; Rockefeller, Opening Tour, Emphasizes Differences With Administration GOVERNOR STUMPS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE Says He Fights Harder Finds Nixon 'Closer'

By Warren Weaver Jr. Special To the New York Times

Gov on pol tour of NH

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HOUSE UNIT BACKS JOINT-CHIEF TERM; Panel Clears Bill for 4-Year Tenure--Burke Tells of Withholding His Views Committee to Act on Bill House Panel Votes Bill Setting 4-Year Terms for Joint Chiefs Says 6 Years Is Too Long

By Unknown Author

HR subcom approves bill; Adm Burke testifies he held back some views on minor matters because of uncertainty of reapptmt

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ERHARD OUTLINES A 'MIDDLE' COURSE FOR BONN REGIME; New Chancellor Asks Unity With Allies and Endorses U.S. Talks With Soviet Partisanship Avoided Welcomed by Opposition Erhard Pledges 'Middle' Policy And Urges Unity With Allies

By Arthur J. Olsen Special To the New York Times

Pors and illus

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KORTH REPORTED ASKED TO RESIGN FOR 'INDISCRETION'; Alleged Move by McNamara Is Linked to Texan's Use of Navy Stationery AIDES HESITATE TO TALK Officials Deny Any Conflict of Interest or the TFX Contract is Involved Cleared in Report KORTH REPORTED ASKED TO RESIGN Health Officer Honored

By Tom Wicker Special To the New York Times

Adm sources say Korth resignation was not linked to dispute over carrier

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Gromyko Is Gloomy On 3-Power Talks; Gromyko Says 3-Power Talks To Lessen Tension Are Stalled Gromyko Sees Ulbricht U.S. Delays Soviet Car Envoys in Soviet Surprised U.S. Officials Are Calm Harriman Set Stage

By The New York Times

Gromyko says USSR shows goodwill by taking initiative on disarmament

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H.L. Hunt Fun Park Is Dropped at Fair; AMUSEMENT PARK DROPPED AT FAIR Like a Danish Park Dispute Over Roof Indicated

By Martin Arnold

H L Hunt cancels plans for amusement pk

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ALGERIA ACCUSED OF FRESH ATTACK; Moroccans Say New Front Was Opened in North-- Algiers Denies Clash Ready for the Worst Morocco Charges Algerian Attack in New Sector Algerian Flies to U.N. Fighting More Intense Thant Sees Diplomats

By Special to The New York Times

Morrocco charges Algeria, defeated in SE, attacks village of Ich in NE and kills 25 of garrison of 35; map; King Hassan II urges Algerian restraint, wire to Ben Bella; says Morocco prepares for worst; charges Algeria bombs Tendrara

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