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October 1, 1951

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Headlines from October 1, 1951

Giants, Dodgers Tie; Play-Off On Today; Brooks' Victory in 14th Leaves Fans Limp; Giants, With Jansen, Defeat Braves, 3-2--Robinson's Homer Wins 9-8 Thriller Thousands Cheer Teams on Arrival Here-- Rooters Frayed but Unbowed FANS TURN OUT TO WELCOME HOME THEIR FAVORITIES

By Milton Bracker

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Britain Will Ask U.N. Today To Enter Iranian Oil Crisis; Jebb Arrives to Lead Case for Retention of Abadan Refinery--Mossadegh Awaits Ruling by Council on Taking Case

By Walter Sullivan

Amb Gross states US stand; hopes for compromise; Sir G Jebb in NYC; US seen not yet ready to back Brit resolution; GB concerned; Moscow Pravda backs Iran; charges GB interferes in internal affairs; USSR seen backing Iran

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ATTLEE-BEVAN RIFT OFF FOR CAMPAIGN; Laborites Shun Disputative View on Arms in Adopting Plank for British Elections

By Raymond Daniell Special To the New York Times

Labor party election manifesto

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Slum-Clearance Housing Planned Near Columbia by 9 Institutions; COOPERATIVE UNITS TO REPLACE SLUMS THE SECTION WITH NEW HOUSING PROJECT

By Unknown Author

project, sponsored by 9 educ and religious insts, approved by Slum Clearance com; illus

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QUILL OPENS DRIVE FOR 40-HOUR WEEK ON PRIVATE BUSES; Serves Notice Union Expects Same Concession as by City Despite 2-Year Contract WANTS YEAR-END CHANGE Operators Say They Will Not Yield to Demands--3,200,000 Riders Would Be Affected

By A.h. Raskin

Quill opens drive for 40-hr wk on private bus lines by '52 despite 2-yr contract; operators to resist

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1951Brian Greenway, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist^[†]

Brian Gilbert Greenway is a Canadian musician who is the longest-serving member of the rock band April Wine, which he joined in 1977 and performs guitar, harmonica, and vocals duties. Prior to joining April Wine he was a member of the bands Mashmakhan and the Dudes. Greenway initially performed with April Wine from 1977 to 1986 when the band split, and again from 1992 to the present day.

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1951Peter McWilliam, Scottish-English footballer and manager (born 1878)^[†]

Peter McWilliam was a Scottish footballer who played at left-half for Inverness Thistle, Newcastle United and Scotland. He won every domestic trophy during his nine years with Newcastle United.

Historical Context for October 1, 1951

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

Headlines from October 1, 1951

Giants, Dodgers Tie; Play-Off On Today; Brooks' Victory in 14th Leaves Fans Limp; Giants, With Jansen, Defeat Braves, 3-2--Robinson's Homer Wins 9-8 Thriller Thousands Cheer Teams on Arrival Here-- Rooters Frayed but Unbowed FANS TURN OUT TO WELCOME HOME THEIR FAVORITIES

Britain Will Ask U.N. Today To Enter Iranian Oil Crisis; Jebb Arrives to Lead Case for Retention of Abadan Refinery--Mossadegh Awaits Ruling by Council on Taking Case

ATTLEE-BEVAN RIFT OFF FOR CAMPAIGN; Laborites Shun Disputative View on Arms in Adopting Plank for British Elections

Slum-Clearance Housing Planned Near Columbia by 9 Institutions; COOPERATIVE UNITS TO REPLACE SLUMS THE SECTION WITH NEW HOUSING PROJECT

QUILL OPENS DRIVE FOR 40-HOUR WEEK ON PRIVATE BUSES; Serves Notice Union Expects Same Concession as by City Despite 2-Year Contract WANTS YEAR-END CHANGE Operators Say They Will Not Yield to Demands--3,200,000 Riders Would Be Affected

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