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In 1950, the world population was approximately 2,499,322,157 people[†]
1950John Boozman, American football player, lawyer, and politician[†]
John Nichols Boozman is an American politician and former optometrist serving as the senior United States senator from Arkansas, a seat he has held since 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he was the U.S. representative for Arkansas's 3rd congressional district from 2001 to 2011. He has been the dean of Arkansas's congressional delegation since 2013, when Representative Mike Ross retired.
1950Simon Owen, New Zealand golfer[†]
Simon Owen is a professional golfer from New Zealand.
COLLEGE PARK, Md., Dec. 9-- Bruisin' Bob Smith, the Southwest's No. 1 fullback, and Bill Tidwell, his nifty running mate, sparked Texas A. and M. to an impressive 40-20 triumph over Georgia in the inaugural Presidential Cup game today.
The Jones Laughlin Steel Corporation's announcement last week of its arrangement to obtain a $28,000,000 loan from the General Motors Corporation to help expand its steel capacity, is an unusual development and one which promises some very positive advantages for both parties.
Extending the recovery, the stock market closed generally higher yesterday, with railroad issues again dominating the trading. Gains up to 2 points were scored by the carriers as the group established new highs for nineteen years in the busiest Saturday session since April 22.
Purchasing departments of the nation's leading companies have started an unofficial drive to fight inflation by refusing to pay premiums for scarce materials, it was indicated here last week.
Articles
C R Perry and F T Grills escape from Fed Detention Hdqrs
In the non-Communist world last week the search for a course of action was pressed with the deepest urgency and through many channels.
Buys 2 bldgs
Navy aides rest troopship damaged by crackpot, not full-scale sabotage
The last of the holdings of the Newtown Creek Realty Corporation, consisting of more than 650 feet of frontage on the Brooklyn side of Newtown Creek and extending back to Commercial Street, has been sold.
AUSTIN, Tex., Dec. 9--Southwest Conference champion Texas smashed Louisiana State University with a three-touchdown flurry in the second quarter today, 21--6.
A clear picture emerged last week of the dimensions of the United Nations defeat in North Korea. The situation at the week-end is hard, and the future is grim. But on the whole the prospects are not so hopeless as they appeared a week ago.