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February 12, 1953

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Headlines from February 12, 1953

MAYOR AND HALLEY AGREE ON CITY NEED, CLASH ON ECONOMY; At Albany Hearing Both Plead for $62,700,000 More State Aid to Balance Budget LITTLE HOPE SEEN FOR IT Council President, Challenged on $75,000,000 Outlay Cuts, Insists They Are Possible MAYOR AND HALLEY ASK STATE AID RISE

By Leo Eganspecial To the New York Times

Council Pres Halley says operating costs can be cut $25 million, s, NYS Legis coms; says figures are from Controller Joseph

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Post Exchanges Aid Other Lands But More Local Buying Is Sought; U. S. POST EXCHANGE AIDS LANDS ABROAD

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

PARIS, Feb. 11 -- The dollar-rich market made up of approximately 40,000 United States soldiers, airmen and sailors stationed in France has become an important potential source of hard currency for this dollar-hungry nation during the last year.

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PROVOO IS GUILTY OF BETRAYING U. S.; Jury, Out 13 3/4 Hours, Convicts Ex-Sergeant on Four of Seven Treason Counts PROVOO CONVICTED OF BETRAYING U. S.

By Unknown Author

Convicted of 4 overt acts of treason; por

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LONDON-CAIRO PACT ENDING SUDAN ISSUE IS EXPECTED TODAY; Only a Last-Minute Hitch Can Block Full Accord, a Joint Communique Indicates GOVERNOR'S ROLE DEFINED Deadlock Involving His Powers Is Overcome -- Churchill Calls Cabinet on Topic LONDON-CAIRO PACT ON SUDAN IS NEAR

By Michael Clarkspecial To the New York Times

Naguib and Stevenson again conf; deadlock on Gov Gen's powers overcome

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Purcell Sentence Set At 2 1/2 to 5 Years; PURCELL IS JAILED FOR 2 1/2 TO 5 YEARS

By Alfred E. Clark

Sentenced to 2 1/2-5 yrs in prison on 3 grand larceny counts

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Notable Births

1953Joanna Kerns, American actress and director^[†]

Joanna Kerns is an American actress and director best known for her role as Maggie Seaver on the ABC sitcom Growing Pains from 1985 to 1992.

Historical Context for February 12, 1953

In 1953, the world population was approximately 2,634,106,235 people^[†]