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May 1, 1951

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Historical Context for May 1, 1951

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

Notable Births

1951Gordon Greenidge, Barbadian cricketer and coach^[†]

Sir Cuthbert Gordon Greenidge is a Barbadian retired cricketer who represented the West Indies in Test and One Day International (ODI) teams for 17 years, as well as Barbados and Hampshire in first-class cricket. Greenidge is regarded worldwide as one of the greatest and most destructive opening batsmen in cricket history. In 2009, Greenidge was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. He was a member of the squads which won the World Cups in 1975, 1979 and runners-up in 1983.

1951Sally Mann, American photographer^[†]

Sally Mann is an American photographer known for making large format black and white photographs of people and places in her immediate surroundings: her children, husband, and rural landscapes, as well as self-portraits.

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Headlines from May 1, 1951

M'ARTHUR HEARINGS TO START IN SECRET; Senators Vote to Bar Public Thursday, When General Talks --To Issue Censored Account

By William S. White Special To the New York Times

Sen Foreign Relations and Armed Services Coms, sitting as probe com, vote 14-9 for closed hearings; to edit transcripts to safeguard mil secrets; Russell comments; Repubs reply; com gets secret data on Wake Is Conf and Wedemeyer '47 rept on Korea

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U.N. UNITS TIGHTEN DEFENSE AT SEOUL AS ENEMY MASSES; 20,000 Reds Said to Drive on Old Capital as Spearheads of Attack on Western Front MAY DAY BLOW EXPECTED Big Allied Guns on Ground and From Warships Pound Foe's Lines and Truck Columns U.N. UNITS TIGHTEN DEFENSE AT SEOUL THE ROAD BACK SOUTH--U.N. ARTILLERY BLASTS COMMUNISTS

By Lindesay Parrott Special To the New York Times

UN bombers rept record 962 sorties in day and night attack; hit supply convoys near Seoul, communications at Yongmi and in Harahung-Wonsan area

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Brehm Guilty of Taking Kickbacks; Ohio Congressman Faces 15 Years; BREHM CONVICTED IN KICKBACK CASE

By the United Press

Repr Brehm, Repub, Ohio, convicted of violating Fed Corrupt Practices Act involving salary kickbacks from employe

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5-Star MacArthur Pins 6 Stars On Wife as Home Town Greets Her; HONORING HIS 'BEST AND BRAVEST SOLDIER'

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Welcomed, Murfreesboro; marks wedding anniv; gets gifts, medal; illus; lauded by husband

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GARDEN RULED OUT AS BASKETBALL SITE FOR CITY COLLEGES; Higher Education Board Also Bars Playing for Resorts and Recruiting of Athletes OTHER ARENAS UNDER BAN 12 Former Stars on Teams Here Are Indicted With Sollazzo, 'Fixer,' on Bribery Charges

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NYC Higher Educ Bd bans subsidization and preferential treatment of athletes at munic colls; puts stress on intramural programs; rules outlined

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TAFT ASKS CUTBACK IN ARMAMENT GOAL; But, in 'Debate' With Acheson Before U.S. Chamber, He Urges Bombing, Blockading China TAFT ASKS CUTBACK IN ARMAMENT GOAL GIVING THEIR VIEWS ON THE GOVERNMENT'S FOREIGN POLICY

By Joseph A. Loftus Special To the New York Times

Sen Taft backs more aggressive policy on China to end Korean war; scores Pres Truman and Joint Cs/S; Sec Acheson urges localizing war; outlines US aims; says Gromyko queries US policy plans in Korea, ss, US C of C; illus

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