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Galamison would be satisfied with 3-yr plan but insists bd set up timetable or risk boycott, reply to bd pres Donovan; bd extends free-transfer policy on ltd basis to hss, Feb
EEC reaches compromise settlement, avoids breakup; France gets concessions on beef and veal, rice and dairy produce in exch for concessions to W Ger on external trade policy; commitments to France detailed; accord seen victory for de Gaulle
Newsman W Buse held captive by Uganda youths in belief he was at party mocking Africans; says he was not at party; 9 youths held by police
Rules Com clears bill but HR rejects Dem move for immediate vote; McCormack, Halleck exch charges on delay; Sen action doubtful this session; Johnson delays leaving Washington; stresses threat to Pres powers in credit curb, memo to Dem leaders; 7 Dem Reprs arrive by chartered plane; White House says Dem party sources financed flight
Storm from Gulf of Mex hits NYC area; city gets 6 in, declares emergency; traffic tieups; other effects; illus
Music on My Birthday
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of December 18, 1963, covering December 24, 1963.
The Singing Nun (Soeur Sourire)
Peter| Paul & Mary
Barbra Streisand
Trini Lopez
Elvis Presley
1963Caroline Aherne, English actress, producer, and screenwriter (died 2016)[†]
Caroline Mary Aherne was an English actress, comedian, writer and director. She was best known for performing as the acerbic chat show host Mrs Merton, in various roles in The Fast Show, and as Denise in The Royle Family (1998–2012), a series which she co-wrote. She won BAFTA awards for her work on The Mrs Merton Show and The Royle Family.
1963Jay Bilas, American basketball player and sportscaster[†]
Jay Scot Bilas is an American college basketball analyst who currently works for ESPN. Bilas is a former professional basketball player and coach who played for and served as an assistant under Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University, as well as a practicing attorney in North Carolina. In February 2024, Bilas signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Washington Speakers Bureau (WSB).
1963Timo Jutila, Finnish ice hockey player and sportscaster[†]
Timo Juhani "Juti" Jutila is a retired Finnish ice hockey defenceman. Jutila was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 1982 NHL Entry Draft. He played internationally for the Finland men's national ice hockey team and was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2003.
1963Mary Ramsey, American singer-songwriter and violinist[†]
Mary Ramsey is a member of folk rock duo John & Mary and lead singer and violist for the American alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs. Ramsey has also worked with other well-known artists such as Jackson Browne, Goo Goo Dolls, Billy Bragg, Warren Zevon, Alex Chilton and Ani DiFranco.
In 1963, the world population was approximately 3,192,807,828 people[†]