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September 8, 1950

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Headlines from September 8, 1950

Lynch, Nominated, Accuses Dewey of 'Unholy Coalition'; Lehman, Balch, Young, D'Amanda Also in 'Balanced' Ticket--Senator Lauds Running Mate, Voices Confidence Lynch and Lehman Are Nominated; 'Unholy Coalition' Is Laid to Dewey Nomination Unanimous Reviews Lynch Record Raises Religious Issue The Letter "L"

By James A. Hagerty Special To the New York Times

ROCHESTER, Sept. 7--Adhering to the policy of selecting a "balanced" ticket, the Democratic State Convention nominated today Representative Walter A. Lynch of Bronx County for Governor with only slight scattered opposition.

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TRUMAN WON'T SIGN SUBVERSIVE CURB; RED ROUNDUP READY; Pocket Veto Seen for M'Carran Bill Now Before Senate-- Substitute Offered HOOVER SET FOR ARRESTS F.B.I. Is Reported Prepared to Seize 12,000 'Dangerous Communists' in U.S. TRUMAN WON'T SIGN SUBVERSIVE CURB

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

Truman says he will not sign McCarran bill; silent on Kilgore bill; FBI reptd ready to seize 12,000 'dangerous' Communists in case of emergency; McCarran bill supporters to press bill despite Truman disapproval; speculation on pocket or regular veto; Sen debate continues; Sen Bridges on Communists infiltration among farmers orgns and Govt farm agencies

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ALLIED LINES HOLD FROM TAEGU TO SEA AS ENEMY BRINGS UP REINFORCEMENTS; U.N. REFUSES TO CONDEMN U.S. BOMBING; U.N. Defeats Soviet Demand For Rebuke to U.S. on Raids MOVE TO CONDEMN U.S. LOSES IN U.N. Seating of Red China Different Says U.S. Took Great Care

By A.m. Rosenthal Special To the New York Times

Council rejects 9-1, USSR motion condemning US for 'barbarous' bombing of Korean towns and 'inhuman' conduct; Yugoslavia abstains; E A Gross (US) charges N Koreans violate warfare rules; illus

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World News Summarized

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United Nations forces held firm from Taegu to the sea against continued thrusts by the North Koreans. The invaders ignored heavy air blows to bring up reinforcements. [1:8; map

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Notable Births

Ian Davidson (Scottish politician)

1950Ian Davidson, Scottish lawyer and politician[†]

Ian Graham Davidson is a Scottish politician who served as chair of the Scottish Affairs Select Committee from 2010 to 2015. A member of the Scottish Labour Party and Co-operative Party, he was Member of Parliament (MP) for Glasgow South West, formerly Glasgow Pollok, from 1992 to 2015.

Zachary Richard

1950Zachary Richard, American singer-songwriter and poet[†]

Ralph Zachary Richard is an American singer-songwriter and poet. His music is a combination of Cajun and Zydeco musical styles.

Mike Simpson

1950Mike Simpson, American dentist and politician[†]

Michael Keith Simpson is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Idaho's 2nd congressional district since 1999. The district covers most of the eastern portion of the state, including Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Sun Valley, Twin Falls and the northern two-thirds of Boise. A member of the Republican Party, Simpson was first elected to public office in 1984, and was elected to the House in the 1998 elections, succeeding Mike Crapo. He served as Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives from 1992 to 1998.

Historical Context for September 8, 1950

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