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g. Switzerland
1946, April 2
Switzerland announced its decision to stay outside the United Nations, so as not to endanger its traditional neutrality.	1
1947, Oct. 28
General elections brought no important changes in the lineup of parties. The Progressive Democrats received 51 seats, the Social Democrats 48, the Catholic Conservatives 44, and the Labor Party (Communist) 7 of the total 194 seats in the Parliament (Federal Assembly).	2
1950s
Spread of self-service stores, displacing older shops; growing consumerism.	3
1950, Feb
Switzerland embarked on a five-year plan of military preparedness and announced that it would fight to defend its neutrality.	4
Sept
The executive Federal Council (Bundesrat) expelled all Communists from government service.	5

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