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Wrightsman, (Mrs) C: Mrs J S Taylor linked to jewel theft at Texedo Pk house party, July 4 and 5
com votes House-approved rises on alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, gasoline, autos, household and electrical items; alters tax an athletic equipment; cuts proposed tax on fountain pens and mech pencils to 10%; bars tax on certain tires, on sale of elec energy; cuts tax on chewing tobacco; sets Nov 1 as effective date, Dec 31 '53 as terminal date
mission sr officers orgn meeting; all activity secret; Conley reptd head of transportation phase of program; Spanish Lt Gen Vigon, Min Gen Gonsalez Gallarza in Madrid after talks with Franco; speculation on bases
gets Iowa award for distinguished citizenship; s on hon in pub life
pact signed; Truman and Quirino pledge aid and friendship; Secs Acheson and Romulo statements
1951Grant Batty, New Zealand rugby player[†]
Grant Bernard Batty is a former rugby union footballer. A diminutive but effective wing for the All Blacks, Batty played domestically for Wellington and Bay of Plenty. A crowd favourite, "Batts" was almost invariably the smallest man on the field. He was also nicknamed "Twinkle Toes", or "Pocket Rocket" for his small size, explosive acceleration, and fearless combative approach. His rugby career was cut short by a knee injury, leading to his retirement in 1977 at age 25.
1951Paul Demel, Czech actor (born 1903)[†]
Paul Demel was a Czech actor.
In 1951, the world population was approximately 2,543,130,380 people[†]