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Sen subcom (Douglas, Neely, Humphrey, Aiken, Morse) issues rept; blames Exec Branch 1st, then Cong and pub for low moral level; urges watchdog comm formation, Adm Procedures Act revision, officials reptg of income and citizens com formation
Comr Hill repts rd to be relocated in Greenwich with NYS Thruway tie-in at Byram River; 2 alternate routes to Stamford chosen; project to cost $15.8 million; routes outlined; Stamford business and civic groups oppose alternate routes, pub meeting
Employes return to work without pay in labor-mgt 9-wk pact to rehabilitate co; hog price 'squeeze' had forced receivership, Aug; pres J Strobl lauds action
Sec Acheson asserts US backs Brit efforts to uphold treaties; scores Egypt's action as contrary to internatl law; avoids pledge of US mil aid to GB
The United Nations Security Council last night postponed until tomorrow morning its vote on a resolution that would ask Britain and Iran to resume their stalemated oil talks.
1951Mike Antonovich, American ice hockey player and coach[†]
Michael Joseph John "Antone" Antonovich is an American former professional hockey player, and coach. He was selected in the ninth round of the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft, 113th overall, by the Minnesota North Stars. He is currently a scout for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
1951Pam Dawber, American actress and producer[†]
Pamela Dawber is an American actress known for her lead television sitcom roles as Mindy McConnell on Mork & Mindy (1978–1982) and Samantha Russell on My Sister Sam (1986–1988).
1951Terry McMillan, American author and screenwriter[†]
Terry McMillan is an American novelist known for her vivid portrayals of African American women's lives, relationships, and journeys of self-discovery. Her best-selling works, including Waiting to Exhale and How Stella Got Her Groove Back, have resonated widely for their humor, authenticity, and emotional insight. McMillan's contributions have influenced contemporary fiction and continue to shape the representation of Black women in literature and film.
1951David Normington, English civil servant and politician[†]
Sir David John Normington, is a retired British civil servant. He served as the Permanent Secretary of the Department for Education and Skills from 2001 to 2005, and then of the Home Office until 2011. From 2011 until 2016 he served as both the First Civil Service Commissioner and the Commissioner for Public Appointments for the British government.
1951Nic Potter, English bass player and songwriter (died 2013)[†]
Nic Potter was a British bassist, composer and painter, best known for his work with the group Van der Graaf Generator in the 1970s.
In 1951, the world population was approximately 2,543,130,380 people[†]