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May 11, 1951

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Dawson Admits Hotel Favor, Denies Influence Over R.F.C.; COMFORTS OF HOME FOR SENATOR FROM ILLINOIS

By The New York Times (by Bruce Hoertel)

Dawson denies influencing RFC, subcom; admits accepting free accommodations at Saxony Hotel, but denies impropriety; bars comment on D K Niles, Brig Gen Maylon or H W Robertson free accommodations; admits knowing E M Young worked for Dem Natl Com in '48 while Lustron employe; says Natl Com cleared 5 RFC dirs; denies interceding on Young's behalf for employment or RFC favors; says he asked RFC to sent 900 lrs, including some from Cong members, to Pres; says none indicated Congressmen accepted fees; denies wife wields RFC influence; disclaims knowing plans, reptdly made in R C Jacobs Florida home, to seize Lustron control; other denials; Young leaves Washington; whereabouts unknown; illus

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Notable Births

Ed Stelmach

1951Ed Stelmach, Canadian farmer and politician, 13th Premier of Alberta[†]

Edward Michael Stelmach is a Canadian politician who served as the 13th premier of Alberta, from 2006 to 2011. The grandson of Ukrainian immigrants, Stelmach was born and raised on a farm near Lamont and fluently speaks the distinctive Canadian dialect of Ukrainian. He spent his entire pre-political adult life as a farmer, except for some time spent studying at the University of Alberta. His first foray into politics was a 1986 municipal election, when he was elected to Lamont County council. A year into his term, he was appointed reeve. He continued in this position until his entry into provincial politics.

Historical Context for May 11, 1951

In 1951, the world population was approximately 2,543,130,380 people[†]