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E Berlin stops power to W sectors; supply to be kept at normal level from Western sources
bill taxing business profits to block abuse of tax-exempt status drafted by Cong com
Sec Acheson urges Gen Assembly to continue program for econ and soc improvement
by Truman, lr to Sens McKellar and Cannon; by W Green; backed by VFW repr
1950Charles Clarke, English economist and politician, Secretary of State for Education[†]
Charles Rodway Clarke is a British Labour Party politician who held various Cabinet positions under Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair from 2001 to 2006, lastly as Home Secretary from December 2004 to May 2006. Clarke was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Norwich South from 1997 to 2010.
1950Bill Murray, American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter[†]
William James Murray is an American actor and comedian, known for his deadpan delivery in roles ranging from studio comedies to independent dramas. He has received several accolades including a BAFTA Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards as well as a nomination for an Academy Award. Murray was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2016.
In 1950, the world population was approximately 2,499,322,157 people[†]