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August 12, 1954

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Historical Context for August 12, 1954

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

Notable Births

1954Rob Borbidge, Australian politician, 35th Premier of Queensland^[†]

Robert Edward Borbidge is a former Australian politician who served as the 35th Premier of Queensland from 1996 to 1998. He was the leader of the Queensland branch of the National Party, and was the last member of that party to serve as premier. His term as premier was contemporaneous with the rise of the One Nation Party of Pauline Hanson, which would see him lose office within two years.

1954Leung Chun-ying, Hong Kong businessman and politician, 3rd Chief Executive of Hong Kong^[†]

Leung Chun-ying, also known as CY Leung, is a Hong Kong politician and chartered surveyor who has served as vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference since March 2017. He was previously the third Chief Executive of Hong Kong between 2012 and 2017.

1954Ibolya Dávid, Hungarian lawyer and politician, Minister of Justice of Hungary^[†]

Ibolya Dávid is a Hungarian lawyer, politician, she was the president of the Hungarian Democratic Forum (MDF) between 1999 and 2010. Dávid was the Hungarian Minister of Justice between 1998 and 2002.

1954François Hollande, French lawyer and politician, 24th President of France^[†]

François Gérard Georges Nicolas Hollande is a French politician who served as President of France from 2012 to 2017. Before his presidency, he was First Secretary of the Socialist Party (PS) from 1997 to 2008, Mayor of Tulle from 2001 to 2008, as well as President of the General Council of Corrèze from 2008 to 2012. He has also held the 1st constituency of Corrèze seat in the National Assembly three times, first from 1988 to 1993, then from 1997 to 2012, and from 2024 onwards.

1954Sam J. Jones, American actor^[†]

Samuel Gerald Jones, known professionally as Sam J. Jones, is an American actor and former football player. He is known for playing the title character in the 1980 film Flash Gordon and for starring in the short-lived TV series The Highwayman (1987–1988).

1954Pat Metheny, American jazz guitarist and composer^[†]

Patrick Bruce Metheny is an American jazz guitarist and composer.

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Headlines from August 12, 1954

EISENHOWER HAILS SENATE FARM VOTE; Says It Is Not Political Victory but a Gain for All in Nation -- Opposes Dairy Prop Rise EISENHOWER HAILS SENATE FARM VOTE

By Special to The New York Times

Eisenhower hails vote, news conf; Aiken, Repr Hope comment

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Injunction Issued in Atom Strike; Tie-Ups at 2 Plants Forestalled; INJUNCTION BALKS ATOMIC WALKOUTS

By the Associated Press

News summary and index moved to p2; notice

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BRITISH M. P. GROUP GOING TO MOSCOW; Parliament Accepts Soviet Bid, First Since '45 -- Test of Amity Is Held Aim BRITISH ACCEPT BID TO VISIT MOSCOW

By Thomas P. Ronanspecial To the New York Times

Brit Parliament accepts inv from Sup Soviet to visit Moscow

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Eisenhower Is Blamed by A. F. L. For N.L.R.B. 'Anti-Labor Policy'; ANTI-LABOR POLICY LAID TO PRESIDENT

By Stanley Levey

The American Federation of Labor blamed President Eisenhower yesterday for "the new anti-labor policy" of the National Labor Relations Board.

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O'DWYER QUERIED ON HIS U. S. TAXES; Ex-Mayor Promises Fight on 'Political' Issue in 'Trial' Over 1949-50 Returns O'DWYER QUERIED ON HIS U. S. TAXES

By the United Press

O'Dwyer queried by 2 US Internal Revenue agents on '49 and '50 income tax returns, Mex City; says meeting was 'unfriendly'; recalls '51 charge by UFA ex-Pres Crane that he recd while NYC Mayor $10,000 campaign contribution in '49 and charge that while Amb to Mex he wrongfully deducted $5,000 in embassy expenses from income tax; denies both; says agents barred specific questions; will insist on trial if Govt tries to collect; charges NYS pol; illus

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ARMY DENIES LEAK TO M'CARTHY CAME FROM ANY OFFICER; Sworn Testimony of Senator on F.B.I. Paper Disputed -- Brownell Is 'Informed' Cited by the Senate for Contempt ARMY DENIES LEAK ON M'CARTHY DATA

By Anthony Levierospecial To the New York Times

Sen defers debate on Unger citation for contempt

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EISENHOWER BARS PREVENTIVE WAR; HOPEFUL ON PEACE; Says U. S. Interests Will Not Be Served by Severing Relations With Soviet INSISTS U. N. MUST STAY President Points to Ending of Conflicts and Mideast Accords as Good Signs Eisenhower Is Hopeful on Peace; He Opposes Preventive-War Idea

By Joseph A. Loftusspecial To the New York Times

Eisenhower sees ouster of former Guatemala regime as bettering chances for world peace, news conf

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John Says U.S.-Bonn Policy Will Restore Nazi Control; John Asserts U. S.-Bonn Policies Will Restore Nazis to Control

By M. S. Handlerspecial To the New York Times

John holds pres conf; says he defected because US and W Ger are renazifying and remilitarizing Ger through EDC for crusade against communism, denies he is Communist; urges reunited, neutralized Ger; says there are secret EDC protocols; names ex-Nazis now in W Ger Govt; minimizes Wohlegemuth role in defection; says late Hoefer had told him US agents were trailing him; John illus

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U.N. Command Gives South Korea Rule Over a War-Evacuated Area; Military Ends Administration of Settled Region North of the 38th Parallel U. N. Command Gives South Korea Rule Over a War-Evacuated Area

By the Associated Press

UN Command gives adm control over some 2,300 sq mi H of 38th Parallel to SK Govt; map; move was recommended by UNCURK; 130,000 civilians in area; history of UN control

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