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July 14, 1951

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Allies Drive on Supply Base In East-Central Korea Area; Kumsong Push by U.N. Division Gains More Than Mile--Air Forces Step Up Blows in Move to Halt Reinforcements U.N. TROOPS DRIVE ON RED SUPPLY HUB U.N. Patrols Move Out

By George Barrett Special To the New York Times

UN forces gain over 1 mi in push toward Kumsong; resistance stiffens, Kumsong and Yanggu areas; UN unit forced to withdraw 1/2 mi, Iron Triangle area; fighting reptd, NE of Kumhwa, Yonchon area, and N of Inje; small enemy groups reptd moving South; map

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Flood Emergency Declared As Disaster Hits Kansas City; Disruption in Kansas Caused by the Rising Waters of Swollen Rivers

By Unknown Author

Kansas City, Mo, and Kansas City, Kan, floods called worst in local history; emergency declared, Kansas City, Mo, as oil tank fire rages; Army orders N Kansas City, Mo, evacuated; most Kansas (Kaw) River Valley major cities isolated; area rr service halted; some cities situation outlined; coast-to-coast call for helicopters sent out; map

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'WETBACK CURBS SOUGHT BY TRUMAN; President Asks Broad Program to Control Mexican Labor and Improve Farm Conditions 'WETBACK' CURBS ASKED BY TRUMAN

By Louis Stark Special To the New York Times

Truman urges program to halt wetback migration and spur use of domestic labor; message to Cong; includes penalties far harboring wetbacks, expanded Immigration Service powers and personnel and Farm Placement Bur aid; H L Mitchell urges better Labor Dept adm of program; Truman cites Migratory Labor Comm proposals and impact of wetback problem; Mex ready for talks an new pact

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Historical Events

Scuderia Ferrari

1951Ferrari take their first Formula One grand prix victory at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.[†]

Scuderia Ferrari, currently racing under Scuderia Ferrari HP, is the racing division of luxury Italian auto manufacturer Ferrari and the racing team that competes in Formula One racing. The team is also known by the nickname "the Prancing Horse", in reference to their logo. It is the oldest surviving and most successful Formula One team, having competed in every World Championship since 1950.

Historical Context for July 14, 1951

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