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March 14, 1950

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Headlines from March 14, 1950

21 AGENCY SHIFTS ASKED BY TRUMAN; DENHAM WOULD GO; Reorganization Plans Based on Hoover Report Aim at Economy and Efficiency MARITIME BOARD A TARGET Fight in Congress Indicated Over Proposed End to Post of Counsel to N.L.R.B. Held Aid to "Major Goals" Open to Veto Within 60 Days 21 AGENCY SHIFTS ASKED BY TRUMAN Rule-Making Roles Stand Transportation Center an Aim Some Objections Voiced

By Clayton Knowles Special To the New York Times

Truman gives reorgn plan to Cong fixing responsibility for day-to-day adm of comm in chmn, rather than in members collectively, chmn to be designated by Pres from among comm members

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BRITISH LABORITES WIN SECOND TEST; UPHELD ON HOUSING; Regime Raises Majority to 25 in Commons With Aid of 6 Liberals--Vote Is 314-289 DEBATE ON CENSURE DUE Churchill Criticism of Cripps' Handling of Economies to Provide New Challenge Voted Individually BRITISH LABORITES WIN SECOND TEST

By Raymond Daniel Special To the New York Times

LONDON, March 13--The Labor Government's stock went up slightly tonight. With a Commons majority that has now shrunk to six, the Government defended itself on housing more decisively ...

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Notable Births

Rick Dees

1950Rick Dees, American actor and radio host[†]

Rigdon Osmond Dees III, best known as Rick Dees, is an American radio personality, best known for his internationally syndicated radio show The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown and for the 1976 satirical novelty song "Disco Duck".

Historical Context for March 14, 1950

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