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Events
In the United States, President Harry Truman requests that
$260 million be spent to develop the hydrogen bomb. 
Foreign Relations Committee rules that Senator Joseph McCarthy's communist
allegations were not based in fact. The U. S. Senate General Douglas MacArthur is
appointed to head the United Nation forces in Korea. In London,
former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill warns of a third world
war. Australia, Great Britain and New Zealand decide to send troops
to Korea under the U. N. command. 
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Sports
New York takes the World Series in four games straight
against Philadelphia.  The Browns defeat the Rams 30-28 to win the
NFL title. Heavyweight Ezzard Charles defeats Joe Louis in his
comeback bid after 15 rounds. This win gains Charles universal
recognition as heavyweight champion. A. Louise Brough wins the
women's singles title at Wimbledon for the third straight year; Budge
Patty wins the men's title. In the NBA, Minneapolis wins over
Syracuse with George Mikan as the NBA scoring leader at 27.4 points per
game. "Middleground" wins the Kentucky Derby.
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On TV in 1950 |
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Hopalong Cassidy, Robert Montgomery Presents, The Toast of the Town, Gilette Cavalcade of Sports, Studio One,
Your Show of Shows, Big Town, Mama, The Colgate Comedy Hour, Arthur Godfrey´s Talent Scouts,
Martin Kane - Private Eye, The Lone Ranger, Fireside Theatre, The Aldrich Family, Lights Out,
Man Against Crime, The Ken Murray Show, Armstrong Circle Theatre, Stop the Music, You Bet Your Life,
Your Hit Parade, Lux Video Theatre, The Big Story, Kraft Television Theatre, Pabst Blue Ribbon Bouts,
The Original Amateur Hour, Arthur Godfrey and His Friends, Philco TV Playhouse, The Speidel Show, Texaco Star Theater, and
The Alan Young Show.
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Cost Of Living In 1950
Gallon of Milk |
.82 |
| Loaf of Bread |
.14 |
| Dozen Eggs |
.65 |
| Postage Stamp |
.03 |
| Min. Wage Hour |
.75 |
| Gallon of Gas |
.20 |
| DOW Avg. |
234 |
| New Auto |
1,750.00 |
| New Home |
14,500.00 |
| Average Income |
3,216.00 |
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Songs
Back in 1950, the popular songs of that time
were: "All My Love" performed by Patti Page; "Bonaparte's Retreat"
performed by Kay Starr; "Mona Lisa" sung by Nat King Cole and Trio; as
well as "Rag Mop" by The Ames Brothers. Also topping the musical
charts that year were: "Sam´s Song" by Gary and Bing Crosby;
"Sentimental Me" by The Ames Brothers; "The Thing" by Phil Harris; and the
ever popular "The Third Man Theme" by Anton Karas. "Chattanoogie Shoe Shine boy"
by Red Foley. "If I knew You were Comin´ I´d´ve Baked a Cake by Elileen Barton.
I Can Dream, Can´t I? by Andrews Sisters. "The Tennessee Waltz" by Patti Page.
"Harbor Lights" by Sammy Kaye. "Goodnight, Irene" by Weavers with Gordon Jenkins.
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New Toys in 1950 |
Little People  and Clue  |
Movies
Best Movie: "All About Eve" - Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Best Actor: Jose Ferrer - "Cyrano De Bergerac"
Best Actress: Judy Holliday - "Born Yesterday"
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