J Reston reveals Western proposals would replace Brit pact with 5-nation accord for Near East Defense Command in which Egypt would be full member; US officials optimistic; oppose continued defiance by Near Eastern nationalists of internatl accords; seen in accord with GB

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PARLEY OF EXPERTS URGED RECOGNITION OF RED CHINA IN '49; Majority of 'Outsiders' Called by State Department Felt It Was Necessary Step BUSINESS MEN ATTENDED Record Seen Not to Support Charges Against Jessup, but Stassen Says It Does

By William S. White Special To the New York Times

Lt Gen Wedemeyer says US must have air control

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Notable Births

1951Sally Little, South African-American golfer^[†]

Sally Little is a South African-born professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1971 and won 15 LPGA Tour events, including two major championships, during her career. In 2016, she became the first female golfer from South Africa inducted into the South African Hall of Fame.

1951Ed Royce, American businessman and politician^[†]

Edward Randall Royce is an American retired politician and lobbyist. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California from 1993 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Royce served as Chairman of the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs from 2013 to 2019. He previously served as a member of the California Senate from 1982 to 1993.

1951Norio Suzuki, Japanese golfer^[†]

Norio Suzuki is a Japanese professional golfer.

Historical Context for October 12, 1951

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