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October 12, 1950

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Historical Context for October 12, 1950

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

Notable Births

1950Susan Anton, American actress and model^[†]

Susan Anton is an American actress and singer. Her debut film, Goldengirl, earned her a Golden Globe nomination, leading to a contract with NBC for her variety show, Presenting Susan Anton. Later, ABC signed her for the drama series Cliffhangers.

1950Dave Freudenthal, American economist and politician, 31st Governor of Wyoming^[†]

David Duane Freudenthal is an American politician, attorney, and economist who served from 2003 to 2011 as the 31st governor of Wyoming. A member of the Democratic Party, Freudenthal served from 1994 to 2001 as the United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming. To date, he is the last Democrat to have won or held statewide office in Wyoming.

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Headlines from October 12, 1950

16 RAILROAD UNIONS DECIDE TO ASK RISE IN PAY FOR 1,085,000; Fifteen Non-Operating Groups to Demand 25-Cent-an-Hour Increase, Firemen 35 Cents SEEK NATIONAL PARLEYS Leaders Will Attempt to Hurry Negotiations and Get Accord Before Possible Wage Freeze 16 RAILWAY UNIONS TO SEEK A PAY RISE Government in Possession Firemen Had Rise in 1948

By Louis Stark Special To the New York Times

15 unions agree to ask 25c hrly rise; G E Leighty on plan to speed talks before possible wage freeze

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U.N. ARMIES BREAK NORTH KOREANS' LINE IN 3 SECTORS AND DRIVE FOR PYONGYANG; PRESIDENT WILL STRESS REHABILITATION; BIG ADVANCE MADE (British and Australians Join in Push for Key Town of Kumchon DEFENSE TRIANGLE BROKEN South Koreans Take Three Key Towns in 15-Mile Gain-- Resistance Is Spotty Enemy's Flank Threatened British Brigade Crosses Line U.N. ARMIES BREAK KOREAN REDS' LINE Defense in Center Weak

By Lindesay Parrott Special To the New York Times

UN forces break through NK defenses in 3 sectors; SKs advance 15 mi, overrun defense triangle in central sector; capture Pyonggang; US 1st Cavalry thrusts 10 mi; captures Yuga; threatens enemy left flank; other units advance toward Kumchon; Commonwealth forces clear rd to Paekchon; flanking movement on Kumchon seen; SK entry into Chorwon and Kumwha described; enemy convoys seek to reinforce defenses S of Pyongyang; defenses in center and along E coast seen weakening; Wonsan cleared of snipers; NK disintegration seen; troops abandon supplies

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By Winston Churchill: The Second World War; THE ESCAPE FROM BREST

By The New York TimesThe New York Times

ECA grants $2.8 million for corn purchases

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C.B.S. Color Video Starts Nov. 20; Adapters Needed by Present Sets; C.B.S. COLOR VIDEO WILL START NOV. 20 How Systems Work Would Mean New Conversion

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FCC, 5-2, authorizes CBS to begin commercial color broadcasts Nov 20; adapter needed to receive programs in black-and-white, converter for color; CBS and competing systems described; CBS plans 20 hrs of color shows a wk

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BOOKIE BUSINESS RUN BY REARDON IN GROSS' ABSENCE; Ex-Policeman Is Held Under 24-Hour Guard After He Testifies Before the Jury USED FAKE NAME AT BANK McDonald Says O'Dwyer Will Be Called for Questions He 'Should Be Able to Answer' Police Custody Fought Bookie Business Operated by Reardon To Ask more Funds for Inquiry Witness on Stand Two Hours Reasons for Opposing Parole AT BROOKLYN GAMBLING INQUIRY

By Leo Eganthe New York Times (BY WILLIAM C. ECKENBERG)

J Reardon placed under 24-hr guard after testimony reveals he ran Gross' bookmaking business in Gross' absence; O'Dwyer to be called again before grand jury

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