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February 28, 1952

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Headlines from February 28, 1952

World News Summarized; THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1952

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GERMANS TO MAKE ARMS FOR ALLIES; Explosives and Gun Tubes Due Now -- Armored Cars and Tanks Expected Later GERMANS TO MAKE ARMS FOR ALLIES

By Drew Middletonspecial To the New York Times

Ger to be permitted to mfr propellants for missiles and gun tubes now, tanks, armored cars and gun carriages later; Hallstein repts Ger ready to initial defense community pact soon; holds full Nato membership ultimate aim

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YELLOW OLEO WINS IN ASSEMBLY TEST; Committee, by a Vote of 11 to 8, Favors Sale of Colored Margarine in This State YELLOW OLEO WINS IN ASSEMBLY TEST

By Douglas Dalesspecial To the New York Times

Assembly com approves, 11-8, color ban repeal; dispute revd; bill includes license fee for servers

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ALASKA STATEHOOD SHELVED IN SENATE BY ONE VOTE, 45-44; Both Parties Split on Roll-Call to Recommit the Measure -- Fight on Hawaii Begins POLITICAL ASPECT FACTOR Threat of Filibuster Remains -- Presidential Candidates Join in Floor Debate Alaska Statehood Bill Is Shelved; Senate Recommits It by 45 to 44

By John D. Morrisspecial To the New York Times

Sen McFarland moves to discuss bill to give Fed sanction to oil leases held by states; other Sens oppose consideration now

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MORE NATO AIR AID PROMISED BY U. S.; NO TROOP INCREASE; Considerable Rise in Aviation Force Due -- Replacements Only for Ground Units LOVETT DISCLOSES STEPS Truman Hails Result of Parley at Lisbon -- Acheson Will Talk to Nation Tomorrow MORE NATO AIR AID PROMISED BY U. S.

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1952William Finn, American composer and lyricist (died 2025)^[†]

William Alan Finn was an American composer and lyricist. He was best known for his musicals, which include Falsettos, for which he won the 1992 Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical, A New Brain (1998), and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2005).

Historical Context for February 28, 1952

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

Headlines from February 28, 1952

World News Summarized; THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1952

GERMANS TO MAKE ARMS FOR ALLIES; Explosives and Gun Tubes Due Now -- Armored Cars and Tanks Expected Later GERMANS TO MAKE ARMS FOR ALLIES

YELLOW OLEO WINS IN ASSEMBLY TEST; Committee, by a Vote of 11 to 8, Favors Sale of Colored Margarine in This State YELLOW OLEO WINS IN ASSEMBLY TEST

MORE NATO AIR AID PROMISED BY U. S.; NO TROOP INCREASE; Considerable Rise in Aviation Force Due -- Replacements Only for Ground Units LOVETT DISCLOSES STEPS Truman Hails Result of Parley at Lisbon -- Acheson Will Talk to Nation Tomorrow MORE NATO AIR AID PROMISED BY U. S.

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Historical Context for February 28, 1952