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February 2, 1954

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Headlines from February 2, 1954

President's Objection Snags Bricker Plan Compromise; Knowland Reports 'Substantial Progress,' but George Stands on His Version -- 10 Democrats Fight Any Amendment OBJECTION BLOCKS NEW TREATY PLAN

By William S. Whitespecial To the New York Times

Eisenhower rejects George plan; conf with Knowland, Ferguson and Millikin; reptdly fears curbs on Pres wartime powers; plan backed by Bricker, Knowland, Ferguson and L B Johnson; 10 Dems led by Kefauver and aided by Morse oppose any amendment; offer resolution declaring Sen could add to any treaty proviso that treaty could not be effective as internal law except through Cong act; Knowland offers resolution asking Foreign Relations Com probe Exec agreements

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GOVERNOR OFFERS BUDGET OF BILLION WITHOUT TAX RISE; Asks Record Appropriations of $1,113,243,084 -- Sees $1,125,750,000 Revenue EXPECTS SMALL SURPLUS Local Aid Is at New High -- Dewey Foresees No Serious Recession During 1954 GOVERNOR OFFERS BUDGET OF BILLION

By Leo Eganspecial To the New York Times

Gov Dewey budget message asks $71.2 million for hosp construction contingent on referendum approval of $350-million bond issue; Citizens Pub Expenditures Survey notes abandonment of pay-as-you-go policy

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Notable Births

Christie Brinkley

1954Christie Brinkley, American actress, model, and businesswoman[†]

Christie Lee Brinkley is an American model. Brinkley appeared on an unprecedented three consecutive covers of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues in 1979, 1980, and 1981. She spent 25 years as the face of CoverGirl; has appeared on over 500 magazine covers; and has signed contracts with major brands, both fashion and non-fashion.

Hansi Hinterseer

1954Hansi Hinterseer, Austrian skier and actor[†]

Johann Ernst "Hansi" Hinterseer is an Austrian schlager singer, actor, entertainer and former alpine skier.

1954Nelson Ne'e, Solomon Islander politician (died 2013)[†]

Nelson Ne'e was a Solomon Islands politician.

John Tudor (baseball)

1954John Tudor, American baseball player[†]

John Thomas Tudor is an American former left-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for several teams between 1979 and 1990.

Notable Deaths

Hella Wuolijoki

1954Hella Wuolijoki, Estonian-Finnish author and politician (born 1886)[†]

Hella Wuolijoki, also known by the pen name Juhani Tervapää, was an Estonian-born Finnish writer known for her Niskavuori series.

Historical Events

Detroit Red Wings

1954The Detroit Red Wings played in the first outdoor hockey game by any NHL team in an exhibition against the Marquette Branch Prison Pirates in Marquette, Michigan.[†]

The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The franchise is one of the so called Original Six teams of the league. Founded in 1926, the team was known as the Detroit Cougars until 1930. For the next two seasons, the team was named the Detroit Falcons, before changing their name to the Red Wings in 1932.

Historical Context for February 2, 1954

In 1954, the world population was approximately 2,685,894,860 people[†]