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January 29, 1951

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Historical Context for January 29, 1951

In 1951, the world population was approximately 2,543,130,380 people^[†]

Notable Deaths

1951James Bridie, Scottish playwright, screenwriter and physician (born 1888)^[†]

James Bridie was the pseudonym of a Scottish playwright, screenwriter and physician whose real name was Osborne Henry Mavor. He took his pen-name from his paternal grandfather's first name and his grandmother's maiden name.

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Headlines from January 29, 1951

Don Gentile Killed in Jet Crash; U.S. Ace in Europe Shot Down 19; CAPT. DON GENTILE DIES IN JET CRASH Five Killed in Ohio Crash

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Killed in plane crash; career

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World News Summarized

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estimated 40,000 enemy killed, 120,000 wounded since Jan 1

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2D ATOMIC BLAST IN 24 HOURS JOLTS WIDE NEVADA AREA; Thunderous Test Explosion Is Judged 3 Times as Powerful as the Previous Detonation FLASH REACHES 200 MILES Windows and Dishes Rattled in Some Places--Range Shut to Outsiders Indefinitely Says Flash Lasted Five Seconds NEW ATOMIC BLAST JARS NEVADA AREA Believed 10th U.S. Atomic Blast Explains Savannah Choice

By Gladwin Hill Special To the New York Times

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Jan. 28-- The Atomic Energy Commission touched off the second atomic explosion in twenty-four hours at the Air Force Bombing and Gunnery Range about 5:45 A.M., Pacific standard time, today.

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Shah of Iran to Cut Up His Estates Into Farms for Sale to Peasants; TO SELL HIS ESTATES

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Shah will cut up royal estates into farms and sell to peasants; seen urging further land reforms; Govt sources see 1,000 villages supporting 250,000 peasants affected; peasant socs to gain from proceeds; Deputies seen opposing decree

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TITOISM CROPS OUT IN ITALIAN RED ROW; Communist Leader and Others in Reggio Emilia Province Resign From the Party TITOISM CROPS OUT IN ITALIAN RED ROW

By Arnaldo Cortesi Special To the New York Times

Deputies Magnani and Cucchi and entire fed com of Reggio Emilia Prov resign from Communist party; Titoism seen cause; Magnani deplores Communists who expect communism imposed on Italy from abroad; de Gasperi scores Communist-inspired Partisans of Peace

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India Believes U.S. Proposal Would Bar Korea Settlement; INDIA HIPS U.S. BID AS A BAR TO PEACE Honduras Backs Sanctions

By Walter Sullivan Special To the New York Times.special To the New York Times

Honduras Cong unanimously instructs UN delegation declare Peiping aggressor and apply sanctions

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Hospitals of Nation Facing Huge 3-Fold Task in Crisis; They Must Play a Vital Role in Civilian Defense Program and Aid Armed Forces While Continuing to Care for Sick NATION'S HOSPITALS FACE 3-FOLD TASK Hospital Admissions Soaring Trend in Last Three Years

By Lucy Freeman

NY Times surveys problems resulting from increased responsibilities, mounting patient load, and personnel and facility shortages

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PLEVEN HERE, SEES PARIS AS FIRM ALLY; FRENCH PREMIER ARRIVING FOR MEETING WITH TRUMAN PLEVEN HERE, SEES PARIS AS FIRM ALLY

By The New York Times (by George Alexanderson)

arrives, NYC; illus

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CHINESE ATTACKING U.N. ADVANCE UNITS; INFILTRATE SUWON; But Much of U.S. 8th Army Is Now 'on Offensive' South of Seoul, Ridgway Says MASSING OF FOE REPORTED 60,000 Said to Bar Path to Han--Red Casualties Since Jan. 1 Put at 160,000 Foe Keeps Up Attacks in Rear U.N. Troops Move Slowly CHINESE ATTACKING U.N. ADVANCE UNITS Lose Contact With Foe Greek Troops in Action

By Lindesay Parrott Special To the New York Times

Chinese launch counter-attacks, western sector; infiltrate Suwon briefly; strike at US units from rear in ear to NE; tanks fire on 2 roadblocks set up behind UN lines; part of 8th Army reptd on offensive, S of Seoul; fighting reptd, Ichon, E of Kumyangjang; 60,000 Chinese reptd massed S of Han River; patrol pushes into Hoengsong after brief fight N of Wonju; reptdly returns to Wonju; UN guns hit Pyongchang; troops reptdly enter Pyongchang, then withdraw; UN troops advance some 3 mi along 40-mi front S and SE of Seoul; Greek troops reptd in action 1st time

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