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October 17, 1951

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Headlines from October 17, 1951

RIOTING EGYPTIANS BATTLE BRITISH ARMY IN SUEZ AREA; 12 DIE IN CLASHES IN 2 CITIES; AT LEAST 100 HURT Mob of 7,000 Attacks in Ismailia--Port Said Other Trouble Sector ORDER RESTORED LATER Parliament Approves Decree Incorporating the Sudan-- London Sends More Men

By Albion Ross Special To the New York Times

Brit troops and Egyptian rioters clash, Ismailia; 8 reptd killed, 74 wounded; mob attacks Brit camp, Port Said; Brit sources rept 1 Brit soldier, some rioters killed; map; state of emergency declared; Premier Nahas Pasha urges demonstrations end; looting reptd, Ismailia; curfew set; workers in canal zone strike; Lt Gen Erskine message to troops says Brit troops will not be forced out; Brit rept situation under control; Parliament amends Const to provide Sudanese Const and proclaim Farouk King of Egypt and Sudan; crowds demonstrate, Cairo and Alexandria; illus

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Taft to Seek the Presidency; Outlines 'Victory' Campaign; Plans Program of 'Progress' With 'Individual Liberty' and 'Economic Freedom'

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Announces candidacy for '52 Pres nomination

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HOUSE REJECTS TAX RISE BILL IN SURPRISE MOVE, 203 TO 157; DELAY UNTIL 1952 POSSIBLE; UNUSUAL COALITION Democrats Who Demand Higher Levies Join With G.O.P. Spending Foes NEW CONFERENCE LIKELY But Senate Chiefs Indicate They Will Oppose Increases Beyond $5,732,000,000

By John D. Morris Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16--The House of Representatives rejected the $5,732,000,000 tax-increase bill today, 203 to 157, in what was generally regarded as the greatest surprise of the present legislative session.

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U.S., British Customs Seek to Smash Nylon Smuggling by Liner's Crew; CUSTOMS FIGHTS NYLON SMUGGLING

By Unknown Author

US Lines cooperate with US and Brit Customs to smash SS America's crewmen's nylon smuggling attempt; 2-yr hunt for gang, mainly centered on Brit liners, noted

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Prime Minister of Pakistan Slain as He Talks to Crowd; Liaquat Ali Khan Is Shot at Rawalpindi--Throng Kills His Assassin

By Robert Trumbull Special To the New York Times

assassinated; body being flown to Karachi; por

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Notable Births

1951Dirk Beheydt, Belgian footballer^[†]

Dirk Beheydt is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

1951Annie Borckink, Dutch speed skater^[†]

Anna "Annie" Johanna Geertruida Maria Borckink is a former speed skater from the Netherlands, who represented her native country at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, United States. She won the gold medal in the women's 1500 metres event, with Dutch teammate Ria Visser winning the silver medal. For her performance, Borckink was named Dutch Sportswoman of the year. After retiring from skating she runs a sporting goods store in Dronten.

1951Roger Pontare, Swedish singer^[†]

Fred Roger Pontare is a Swedish musician. He lives in Bjuråker in Hudiksvalls kommun.

1951Shari Ulrich, American-Canadian singer-songwriter and violinist^[†]

Sharon "Shari" Ulrich is a Canadian/American musician and songwriter. She has also worked as a television host, actress, film composer, and educator. A multi-instrumentalist, she plays violin, mandolin, guitar, piano, and dulcimer.

Historical Context for October 17, 1951

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