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Repr Holifield sees single atomic bomb exploded in Washington paralyzing Govt; urges creating comm to study alternate site for Capital; Dr P J Larsen to present plan for dispersal and underground bldg
crowds, St Etienne, France, protest war; Premier Bidault says France cannot abandon struggle
major output cuts set; Jones & Laughlin, Bethlehem and Repub plan to cut output
4 million independents held deciding factors; Labor seen lagging behind Conservatives in taking initiative; outlook for both parties
1950Walter Becker, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died 2017)[†]
Walter Carl Becker was an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He was the co-founder, guitarist, bassist, and co-songwriter of the jazz rock band Steely Dan.
1950Peter Marinello, Scottish footballer[†]
Peter Marinello is a Scottish former footballer.
1950Tony Wilson, English journalist and businessman (died 2007)[†]
Anthony Howard Wilson was a British record label owner, radio and television presenter, nightclub manager and impresario, and a journalist for Granada Television, the BBC and Channel 4.
In 1950, the world population was approximately 2,499,322,157 people[†]