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Western Europe last week pushed forward with the task of implementing the Schuman plan -- farthest advanced of its ventures toward unity. It also took an initial step toward the higher goal of a great political confederation on the Continent. But at the same time it was recognized that all such plans hinge largely on relations between France and West Germany, and in that area important problems remain to be solved.
US indus officials worried by Canadian exports drop; urge US temporarily halt aid to GB for aluminum buying and contract with Alcan for increased shipments; table of exports, '50-52
horse wins St Leger race
Green sees AFL backing Stevenson; says it is not too late for Eisenhower to switch
1952John McPhee, Australian businessman and politician, 27th Premier of Tasmania (born 1874)[†]
Sir John Cameron McPhee, KCMG was an Australian politician and member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly. He was Premier of Tasmania from 15 June 1928 to 15 March 1934.
In 1952, the world population was approximately 2,584,086,339 people[†]