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Allies stress need
Charles wins unanimous decision
NYC 125th St ferry to be abandoned Dec 16; NJ area opposed
Scientists, Chicago, discover 1st practical method for converting atomic energy into electricity by use of newly-perfected neutron thermometer; method described; J L Kuranz and Prof R J Moon contributions cited
Allies want US to finance rearmament; Hoffman to urge greater effort
1950Paul Burgess, English drummer[†]
Paul Burgess is an English rock drummer, notable for his association with a wide range of British rock bands. In addition to extensive session work, he has been a member of 10cc, Jethro Tull, Camel, Magna Carta, and The Icicle Works.
1950Christina Hoff Sommers, American author and philosopher[†]
Christina Marie Hoff Sommers is an American author and philosopher. Specializing in ethics, she is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. Sommers is known for her critique of contemporary feminism. Her work includes the books Who Stole Feminism? (1994) and The War Against Boys (2000). She also hosts a video blog called The Factual Feminist.
1950John Sayles, American novelist, director, and screenwriter[†]
John Thomas Sayles is an American independent film director, screenwriter, editor, actor, and novelist. He is known for writing and directing the films The Brother from Another Planet (1984), Matewan (1987), Eight Men Out (1988), Passion Fish (1992), The Secret of Roan Inish (1994), Lone Star (1996), and Men with Guns (1997).
In 1950, the world population was approximately 2,499,322,157 people[†]