Manny Shinwell leaving Britain to freeze and close down. He became unpopular with the public and was sacked in October 1947. He then served as Secretary of State for War and then as Minister of Defence in 1950-51. The high defence spending which he demanded, partly to pay for Britain's involvement in the Korean War, was a major factor causing Chancellor of the Exchequer Hugh Gaitskell to impose NHS charges, prompting the resignation of Aneurin Bevan from the Cabinet. After Labour's defeat in 1951, Shinwell continued to serve in the Shadow Cabinet in Opposition until he stepped down in 1955. Thereafter he
1950–51 Syracuse Nationals season center;" | Syracuse Nationals 1950–51 roster ! Players !! Coaches ! Pos. !! # !! Nat. !! Name !! Ht. !! Wt. !! From (1) Philadelphia Warriors vs. (4) Syracuse Nationals: "Nationals win series 2–0" (3) New York Knicks vs. (4) Syracuse Nationals: "Knicks win series 3–2" 1950–51 Syracuse Nationals season The 1950–51 Syracuse Nationals season was the fifth season of the franchise and the second in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Nationals finished in fourth place in the Eastern Division and their 32–34 record gave them a berth in the NBA Playoffs. Syracuse faced