Americans Cross Han River Near Seoul In Korean War
US 24th Division tanks and infantry crossed the Han River east of Seoul under a massive artillery barrage. Chinese defenders fled the north bank as UN forces seized a bridgehead, with Gen. MacArthur watching from Korea and warning of a stalemate without reinforcements. Infantry in assault boats led the river crossing, tanks followed, and battle raged toward Yangpyong and Dragon Door mountain as UN forces pressed toward Seoul.
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Allied troops push north along Hoengsong Hongchon road
A 40 mile front includes American Australian Canadian Greek and South Korean units. US Marines advance north of Hoengsong to five miles beyond. Seventh Division on the right crosses about three and a half miles northwest of Pangnim. In the east, Communist forces strike South Korean troops on the US Second Division right flank, taking 1 to 3 miles and forcing new defensive positions south of the Pangnim Kangnung road.
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MacArthur urges pacific Korea settlements amid stalemate
The general urged stronger push to persuade Communists toward peaceful Korea talks. He avoided direct recommendations, citing abnormal military inhibitions and Manchuria as a sanctuary for Chinese Reds. He warned decisions exceed his command and must be resolved at top international levels regarding Red China’s undeclared war. Admiral sees Pope in Vatican City amid Mediterranean fleet visit with Mrs. Sherman. Neely Greenhill Lowndes Insurance.
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Vatican City
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State War Fund
MacArthur outlines limits on counteroffensive action
The general cites three points on Korea war strategy including no major additions to force strength and continuing existing limits on counter-offensive moves. He does not explain the third point. Britain opposes renewed border crossing into North Korea and Allied planes avoid bombing Chinese bases. MacArthur speaks in carefully chosen terms.
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Iran Premier Razmara Shot In Tehran Mosque
American supported premier Ali Razmara was killed entering a Tehran mosque. Khalil Fahimi named acting premier as security forces go on alert and Tehran braces for possible turmoil. Police offered few details on the shooter, described as part of a small fanatical sect.
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Ali Razmara
Russia
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Khalil Fahimi
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Soviet Union
Farringtoninspects Rock Island in Amarillo visit
John Dow Farrington, president of the Rock Island and Army colonel, toured Amarillo today. He spoke of the railroad rising from trusteeship to independence, with 4350 freight cars on order costing 24 million dollars and many diesel units. He hinted at passenger service linking Amarillo west to Tucumcari and the main line toward Oklahoma City.
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Tucumcari
Southern Pacific
Oklahoma City
Widen list of steel curbs on consumer durable goods
Washington March 7 AP The government expanded the 20 percent steel cut to include consumer durable goods from autos to pocket knives. The National Production Authority order sets the limit at 80 percent of the 1950 first-half average per item for the April–June quarter, with monthly caps at 40 percent, affecting items from vacuum cleaners to boats and 8 mm motion picture gear.
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National Production Authority
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Manly Fleischmann
Shivers Seeks Two Million for Emergency Civil Defense Plan
Gov Allan Shivers urged the Texas Legislature to create a two million dollar emergency civil defense fund with immediate action on a full scale war plan. He asked 200000 for state level admin costs and urged volunteer work through local agencies while expanding DPS communications and installing powerful radio stations. A federal aid package worth thirteen million dollars was noted as available under pending legislation.
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Spurned suitor shoots cops in Indianapolis alley
Samuel J. Reynolds, 33, wounded in a gun duel after being barred from a birthday party for his former girlfriend Eloise Smith. Three patrolmen—Charles Bainaka, Donald Ulrey, and Merlin Lyon—were shot. Reynolds claimed he planned to kill Smith and himself, then remarked police interrupted his act.
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Merlin E. Lyon
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Eloise Smith
General Hospital
Amarillo Area Weather Forecast Summary
The US Weather Bureau reports fair conditions for Amarillo and vicinity with mild temperatures through Thursday. Today highs near 72, tonight 35, tomorrow about 75. Panhandle outlook calls for generally favorable outdoor conditions with partly cloudy skies and a gradual warming trend. New Mexico remains generally fair with little temperature change.
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Boost Ceiling On Car Prices
Auto dealers gained authority to raise new car retail prices to cover higher manufacturer costs. The Office of Price Stabilization allowed dealers to pass on to customers the exact amount of any manufacturer price increase under a March 2 order permitting a 3 14 percent rise.
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Ballerina Moira Shearer Operated For Appendicitis
London report says British ballerina Moira Shearer of Sadler's Wells Ballet and The Red Shoes underwent an appendectomy today. Surgery performed successfully with her condition described as uncomplicated. Shearer remains in hospital for convalescence and is expected to recover.
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Sadler’s Wells Ballet
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Labor Leaders Seek Peace Terms in Mobilization Row
Washington March 7 labor leaders proposed a formula to end their clash with the administration over mobilization. Senator Humphrey planned a conference with Defense Mobilizer Charles Wilson to back labor's demand for a policy making role. ULPC outlined a new labor board and wage policy relaxations linked to living costs as conditions to resume participation.
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Bumphrey
Minnesota
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Troop Issue Clears Committees Amid European Plans
Connally of Texas and Russell of Georgia chaired a Foreign Relations and Armed Services group meeting on a Connally Russell resolution. The committee did not finish action and plans for a closed door session tomorrow. A 13 to 11 vote chose to first consider a Senate only resolution urged by Fulbright. Republicans push for joint or concurrent action to involve House in troop deployment to Western Europe under General Eisenhower. Administration seeks Senate only action to preapprove four more divisions to Europe. No early agreement exists.
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Georgia
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Arkansas
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Europe
Inability To Smell Causes Blast Injury
Porterville California March 7 A man with an artificial nose was severely burned when he entered a gas filled bedroom and struck a match to smoke a cigarette. Ex Roberts 49 a floor coverer was injured by a blast causing third degree burns to face arms and legs and he did not realize the gas presence due to his inability to smell.
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Plains Temperatures Rise After 27 Degree Low
The Panhandle cooled to 27 degrees last night with a 74 degree high yesterday. Warmer conditions are expected tonight and Thursday with a forecast high near 64 and a low around 35. Amarillo weatherman Walter Watts notes southwesterly winds increasing moisture in the near future.
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Amarillo Air Terminal
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Quadruple Amputee Optimistic About Future Course
Pfc. Robert L. Smith, a North Korea veteran from Middleburg, Pa., plans a future with a $100,000 trust fund, job offers, and a business with his brother. He remains cheerful as he learns to use prosthetics and imagines deer hunting, driving, and marriage proposals from admirers who wrote him.
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