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February 9, 1952

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Historical Context for February 9, 1952

In 1952, the world population was approximately 2,584,086,339 people^[†]

Notable Births

1952Danny White, American football player and sportscaster^[†]

Wilford Daniel White is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback and punter for 13 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He was the third major franchise quarterback in Cowboys history, following Roger Staubach and Don Meredith. White was 62–30 as a starter, was a second team All-Pro selection in 1982, and led the Cowboys to five playoff appearances, with three consecutive appearances in the NFC Championship game from 1980 to 1982. White was also among the last Cowboys quarterbacks in the Tom Landry era, alongside 1988 starter Steve Pelluer.

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Headlines from February 9, 1952

Loeser Will Liquidate; Offers Employes Half; LOESER'S DECIDES UPON LIQUIDATION

By Unknown Author

To be liquidated by owner Logast Syndicate; $4 1/2-million inventory placed on sale; employes to get 1/2 of profits as severance pay; co history

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COMMUTER FARES RAISED IN JERSEY; State's 80,000 Train Riders Face 15-20% Increase Given by I. C. C. to 11 Railroads New Commuter Rate Samples COMMUTER FARES RAISED IN JERSEY

By Unknown Author

ICC grants 15-20% rise in commutation rotes to 11 rrs, NY, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg met areas; NJ and Penna PUCs act to increase rates within states; sample schedules

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ACHESON'S POLICIES FOR TALKS BACKED; He Gains Congress Leaders' Support for U. S. Position at London and Lisbon Acheson Gains Congress Support On Policies for Parleys With West

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Repr Richards says US House will reserve '53 aid study until Council repts decisions

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GRIFFIS SEES SPAIN VALUED BY TRUMAN; Envoy Says President Is Aware of Need for Bases Despite Dislike of Franco Regime GRIFFIS SEES SPAIN VALUED BY TRUMAN

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Griffis sees Truman aware of need for bases despite stated dislike for Govt; US State Dept hopes mil mission will leave for Spain soon; says Spry rept is still under study

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A 'SERENADE TO IKE' IS THEME AT RALLY OF 15,000 IN GARDEN; Entertainment Stars Join in Program to Demonstrate Support for Eisenhower AUDIENCE IS ENTHUSIASTIC Event on Radio and TV -- Mary Martin Sings From London -Texans Lead Fund March EISENHOWER-FOR-PRESIDENT SUPPORTERS STAGE RALLY AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN RALLY AT GARDEN 'SERENADE TO IKE'

By James A. Hagerty

Eisenhower Madison Sq Garden rally; McCrary chmn; sponsors; 15,000 attend; Sen Lodge s; says Gen heard broadcast; 2 orgns picket rally

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U. N. ACCEPTS TALK ON KOREA, NOT ASIA, AFTER ARMISTICE; ACCORD QUALIFIED Allies Limit High-Level Parley to 3 Questions Relating to War TROOP REMOVAL LISTED Settlement and Other Issues Involving Peace Mentioned -- New Session Slated U. N. ACCEPTS TALKS ON KOREA, NOT ASIA

By Lindesay Parrottspecial To the New York Times

session; UN partly accepts Communist draft; Joy offers modified draft providing role for SK and suggesting talks on withdrawal of 'non-Korean' rather than foreign troops, on 'other Korean questions' rather than 'other questions' related to peace

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BUDGET REQUESTS HIT $1,576,203,219, SET CITY RECORD; Total Is $235,112,683 Over 1951-52 Outlay -- Debt Service Is Put at $270,297,222 SLASHES IN BIDS INDICATED $81,000,000 Not Reflected by Departments Will Be Needed -- Colleges Ask $22,476,740 BUDGET REQUESTS HIT $1,576,203,219

By Charles G. Bennett

budget request; Dir salary proposed at $17,500, Deputy Dir $12,000

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ELIZABETH TAKES THE OATH AS QUEEN AMID MEDIEVAL PAGEANTRY IN LONDON; JOINS GRIEVING FAMILY AT SANDRINGHAM; ASKS DIVINE HELP New Ruler Urges Brief Silence During King's Rites, No Work Hall LONDON VOICES ACCLAIM Proclamation Is Made Four Times -- The Commonwealth Lands Join Celebration Ceremonies in London as Elizabeth II Was Proclaimed Queen of the British Commonwealth ELIZABETH TAKES ACCESSION OATH

By Raymond Daniellspecial To the New York Times

Elizabeth II takes oath of accession; proclaimed head of Commonwealth of Nations in island realm and in all dominions and territories; pageantry described; illus

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