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February 18, 1951

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Headlines from February 18, 1951

MOSCOW ACCUSED BY BRITAIN OF ACTS TO RUIN EX-ALLIES; Note, Speeded by Stalin Talk, Says Every Means Has Been Used Since World War WEST AGGRESSION DENIED Atlantic Treaty and Attitude on Germany Are Declared to Be Purely Defensive Western Actions Defensive Speculation on U.N. Exit MOSCOW ACCUSED IN A BRITISH NOTE Reasons for Changed View Slander" by Attlee Denied

By Raymond Daniell Special To the New York Times

GB charges Western plans for rearming are result of USSR unfriendly acts, note to USSR; denies intent to revive aggressive militarism

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Macy to Fight for Republican Post; Suffolk Foes Seek to Oust Chairman; MACY PLANS FIGHT TO HOLD PARTY JOB Duryea Answers Statement

By James A. Hagerty

Macy rescinds former resignation announcement, statement to Com members; charges same 'evil forces' behind former Lt Gov Hanley lr pub seek to seize control of party in Suffolk; calls Com special meeting for Mar 30; Hughes and backer Comr Duryea threaten ct action if Macy does not act within 15 days; get more petition signatures

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Notable Births

Queen Komal of Nepal

1951Queen Komal of Nepal[†]

Komal is a member of the Nepalese royal family who was the last Queen of Nepal as the wife of King Gyanendra of Nepal until the monarchy was abolished on 28 May 2008. She is also known by the name Komal Shah.

Isabel Preysler

1951Isabel Preysler, Filipino-Spanish journalist[†]

María Isabel Preysler Arrastía is a Spanish and Filipino socialite and television host. She is the mother of singers Enrique Iglesias and Julio Iglesias Jr., journalist Chábeli Iglesias, Tamara Falcó, 6th Marchioness of Griñón, and Ana Boyer Preysler.

Historical Context for February 18, 1951

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