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French Socialist party exec com reproves Labor party; Paris Le Monde comment; OEEC studies Stikker proposal; Stikker optimistic on Brit integration
quakes and eruptions continue; expert links eruptions to strange haze over Pacific
Lima censorship follows Arequipa coup against Mil Govt
Govt files brief, Appeals Ct, urging affirmation of group's conviction; stresses Smith Act const and application; brief signed by Atty Gen McGrath and other high Justice Dept officials; Circuit Ct of Appeals denies travel motion; grants Civil Liberties Union motion to file brief; bars argument
1950Uğur Erdener, Turkish ophthalmologist and professor[†]
Uğur Erdener is a Turkish physician specialized in ophthalmology and professor at the Hacettepe University, Ankara. He is currently a member of the International Olympic Committee, President of the National Olympic Committee of Turkey, and President of SportAccord.
1950Juliana Azumah-Mensah, Ghanaian nurse and politician[†]
Juliana Jocelyn Azumah-Mensah is a Ghanaian politician and nurse. She was the Minister for Women and Children's Affairs. She is also the Member of Parliament for Ho East constituency.
1950Deney Terrio, American choreographer and television host[†]
Denis George Mahan, better known as Deney Terrio, is an American choreographer and hosted the television musical variety series Dance Fever from 1979 to 1987.
1950Lakshmi Mittal, Indian-English businessman[†]
Lakshmi Niwas Mittal is an Indian steel magnate, based in the United Kingdom. He is the executive chairman of ArcelorMittal, the world's second largest steelmaking company, as well as chairman of stainless steel manufacturer Aperam. Mittal owns 38% of ArcelorMittal and holds a 3% stake in EFL Championship side Queens Park Rangers.
In 1950, the world population was approximately 2,499,322,157 people[†]