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March 10, 1950

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Historical Context for March 10, 1950

In 1950, the world population was approximately 2,499,322,157 people^[†]

Notable Births

1950Aloma Wright, American actress^[†]

Aloma Wright is an American actress. Her television roles include Laverne Roberts on the NBC/ABC comedy series Scrubs (2001–2009), Maxine Landis on the NBC daytime drama series Days of Our Lives (2008–2015), Mildred Clemons on the ABC drama series Private Practice (2011–2013), Gretchen Bodinski on the USA Network drama series Suits (2015–2019), and Viola in Tyler Perry's Young Dylan.

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Headlines from March 10, 1950

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BRITISH LABOR WINS FIRST TEST, 310-296, IN NEW PARLIAMENT; Vote Gives Attlee Regime the Right to Nationalize Iron and Steel Industry Next Year PARTY DISCIPLINE IS FIRM Victory of Conservative in ByElection Cuts Majority of the Government to Six Members Too Ill to Attend Vote on Conservative Amendment BRITISH LABOR WINS FIRST TEST, 310-296

By Raymond Daniell Special To the New York Times

Sadler's Wells Ballet in hon of French Pres Auriol, London

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SENATE VOTES FUND TO KEEP RENT CURB; Measure to Add $1,400,000 for Agency Stops a Drive to End All Controls SENATE VOTES FUND TO KEEP RENT CURB Says Funds Are Not Gone Cain Addresses Liaison Man

By Clayton Knowles Special To the New York Times

Sen approval of Cain compromise for additional funds for Housing Expediter Office stops drive to end curbs

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HOUSE RULES GROUP BARS FLOOR ACTION ON ELECTORAL PLAN; Committee, by 7 to 4, Refuses to Approve Showdown on Presidential Voting Change POWER TO SOUTH FEARED Celler, Judiciary Head, Says He Could Move for Full Test but Will Weigh Opposition Hint of Further Study Given HOUSE GROUP BARS ELECTORAL ACTION Factors in the Opposition Coudert Urges His Own Plan

By C.p. Trussell Special To the New York Times

House Rules Com refuses to approve floor consideration of Lodge-Gossett proposal; Sens Lodge, Kefauver and Humphrey appear before com backing proposal; Coudert asks support of his plan; speculation on chances Lodge-Gossett plan will come to floor under 21-day rule; opposition to plan discussed

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Sander Acquitted in an Hour; Crowd Outside Court Cheers; New Hampshire Doctor Says He Never Had Doubt About Verdict in Death of His Patient--He and Wife Plan Trip SANDER ACQUITTED BY JURY IN AN HOUR Crowd Cheers, Auto Horns Blow Verdict In as Sun Shines Jurors Also Are Let Go Judge Charges the Jury

By Russell Porter Special To the New York Times

Sander acquitted

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GUBITCHEV DRAWS 15 YEARS; GOES FREE IF HE QUITS COUNTRY; Must Leave Within Two Weeks --U.S. Acts to Protect Its Citizens in East Europe PRISON FOR MISS COPLON Judge Ryan Imposes 15-Year Sentence to Be Served Apart From Washington Term Separate From Washington Term Face Shows No Emotion GUBITCHEV DRAWS 15-YEAR SENTENCE New Trial Pleas Denied Choice Seen Up to Gubitchev AFTER THEY WERE SENTENCED ON CHARGES OF ESPIONAGE AND CONSPIRACY

By Charles Grutznerthe New York Times (BY ARTHUR BROWER)

US State Dept says barring of retaliation against US natls in Eastern countries is reason for suspending Russian spy V Gubitchev's sentence

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Acheson Urges U.S. to Use 'Total Diplomacy' on Soviet; 'TOTAL DIPLOMACY' ASKED BY ACHESON

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Acheson urges US follow policy of 'total diplomacy' to defeat USSR, Feb 16 s to Ad Council conf, White House; holds only criterion for US aid should be other nations desire to resist Communist aggression

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Australia Seeks Link to U.S. Like Her Commonwealth Tie; New Foreign Minister for Full Exchange of Data-- Outlines Pacific Pact AUSTRALIAN SEEKS STRONGER U.S. TIE Positive Pact Is Envisaged

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Australia Min Spender backs early treaty with role for nations involved in war

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PLEBISCITE ON SAAR DEMANDED BY BONN; White Book Insists on Free Vote on Political Future --Assails French Action Bonn Insists on Plebiscite in Saar On Political Future of That Area Germany Bars "Bargaining" Joint Control Proposed

By Drew Middleton Special To the New York Times

W Ger Govt issues official White Book demanding plebiscite to determine pol status and suggesting internatl econ authority; assails French action and sees Saar Parliament vote no endorsement because of curtailed freedom

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PARKING AUTHORITY FOR CITY APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY BODY; Bill Grants Power to Finance, Construct, Operate or Lease Facilities in All Boroughs POLITICAL DEAL IS SEEN O'Dwyer Backing of Thruway Reported to Have Enlisted Support of Governor Nonsalaried Commissioners AUTHORITY VOTED FOR CITY PARKING

By Leo Egan Special To the New York Times

Assembly com approves Steingut bill to create parking authority; operations and power outlined; O'Dwyer reptd to have enlisted Gov Dewey support

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Jansen Asks Ousting of a Teacher For 'Lying' About Her Political Ties; OUSTER OF TEACHER ASKED FOR 'LYING' Union Spokesman Comments

By Murray Illson

Jansen asks dismissal of teacher Mrs S M Schneiderman for alleged perjury on pol ties; Mrs Russell contrasts her fitness with that of M A Quinn; accused rated satisfactory by principal

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3 Get $63,933 in Bank Hold-Up; Leader in Queens Theft Identified; HOLD-UP OF A BANK YIELDS $63,933 LOOT

By Harold Faber

Mfrs Trust Co: 3 bandits get $63,933, Sunnyside, Queens, branch; leader identified as Willie (The Actor) Sutton

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