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GB to add 7 warships to Mediterranean Fleet
The political storm over General Bradley's refusal to disclose confidential talks with President Truman ended in a victory for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
enemy, using 'human sea' tactics, hit 80-mi stretch in central, W central and E fronts; force break through in SK lines around Inje; war's heaviest night air attacks rage on entire battlefield to slow down enemy; main enemy smash expected down Pukhan River valley route toward Seoul; enemy strength in offensive put at 600,000; enemy gains around Chunchon; withdraws S of Chunchon
rises for better cuts obscure price drops; larceny cited, NYC area; special license needs discussed; cutting system forces restaurant adjustments
Truman says he weighed ouster off and on for about a yr; made up his mind after MacArthur's truce offer of Mar 24; says Martin lr was factor but not decisive; says Aches on on Apr 6 foresaw dispute, urged caution but did not oppose move; says Wake Is Conf aimed at reaching understanding with MacArthur and obviating removal; believed understanding had been reached; declines comment on Apr 6 confs
1951Richard Clapton, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist[â ]
Richard Clapton is an Australian singer-songwriter-guitarist and producer. His solo top 20 hits on the Kent Music Report Singles Chart are "Girls on the Avenue" (1975) and "I Am an Island" (1982). He reached the top 20 on the related albums chart with Goodbye Tiger (1977), Hearts on the Nightline (1979), The Great Escape (1982) and The Very Best of Richard Clapton (1982). Clapton's highest-charting album, Music Is Love (1966â1970), peaked at number 3 on the ARIA Chart.
1951Jim Sundberg, American baseball player and sportscaster[â ]
James Howard Sundberg is an American former professional baseball player, television sports analyst, and executive. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1974 to 1989, most prominently as a member of the Texas Rangers where he established himself as one of the top defensive catchers of his era. A three-time All-Star player, Sundberg won six consecutive Gold Glove Awards during his tenure with the Rangers. Later in his career, he won a World Series championship as a member of the Kansas City Royals in 1985. He also played for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs. Sundberg was inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame in 2003.
1951Angela Voigt, German long jumper (died 2013)[â ]
Angela Voigt, née Schmalfeld was an East German long jumper.
In 1951, the world population was approximately 2,543,130,380 people[â ]