Father Held After Boring Holes in Son's Chest
In Danbury Connecticut, 36 year old Joseph Korczynski Sr. is held without bail on assault with intent to murder after police say he bored two chest holes with a drill press into his four and a half year old son Joey. The boy remained in extremely critical condition at Danbury hospital, crying for his father after an emergency operation.
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Danbury, Conn
Joey Korcczynski
Danbury Hospital
Joseph Korczynski Sr
Bridgeport
Allen Haines
Ridgefield
Joey
Fox Hill Inn
Joan
Ridgefield State
Louis Marchese
Leo F. Carroll
Carroll
Korczynski
Truman Picks Dulles and Austin as GOP Delegation Members
The report notes Truman and his team selecting John Foster Dulles of New York and Austin as Republican delegates. Alternates include Cohen, Cooper, Gross, Edith Sampson, and Ross with regional ties to New York and Massachusetts. The President said Sparkman and Lodge would join after senate consultations. It was agreed two House members would serve on the delegation next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
John Foster Dulles
New York
Austin
Dulles
Benjamin V. Cohen
John Sherman Cooper
Kentucky
Ernest Gross
Edith Sampson
Chicago
John C. Ross
Massachusetts
Sparkman and
Lodge
Senate
House
Pretty Wave Found Dead in Canoe Lake Near Navy Base
Ann Victoria Barrett 23 of Denver was found dead in a lagoon near Philadelphia naval base known as Canoe Lake. Coroner reports bruises on lips and nose and two blood stained handkerchiefs in her blouse. Navy records list her as unmarried though friends call her a war widow. She served two years with the Navy women’s reserve.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Naval Base
Ann Victoria Barrett
Denver
Colo
Canoe Lake
Joseph Ominsky
John Fenton
Erosion Destroys Half Million Acres of U S Farm Land
An estimate indicates erosion erases about 500000 acres of U S farmland annually. The figure highlights ongoing soil loss affecting agricultural productivity and land use policy considerations.
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U. S
Decatur Farm Market Prices Report
Markets show Middling cotton at 36c and strict tow at 34c. Cottonseed at 45.00 per ton. Broilers 25c delivered. Hens heavy 18c. Hatching eggs 80c per dot. New crop yellow corn ear 1.39 shelled 1.45. New crop white corn ear 1.94 shelled 2.00. Corn moisture 16 percent. No 2 wheat onion free 2.24. No 2 oats onion free 6 ec. Other grains moisture 13 percent.
Rail stocks dip as national strike threat looms
Wall Street reports a mixed session with a national rail strike called for next Monday. Nickel Plate led gains as others like Santa Fe and U S Steel fell slightly. Turnover rose to about 1.8 million shares with dividends lifting some issues.
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William D. Horgan
New York
Santa Fe
N. Y. Central
Pennsylvania R. A
Southern Railway
Chesapeake & Ohio
U. S. Steel
General Motors
International Harvester
United Aircraft
Philco
Anaconda Copper
du Pont
Standard Oil
North Georgia live poultry market shows steady demand and firm undertone
North Georgia live poultry market remains steady to firm with good demand and clear week supplies. Heavy fryers are very short in most areas while broilers and fryers across weights bring 29 to 31 cents per pound FOB farm figures recorded Wednesday afternoon and this morning at about 29 1/2 to 30 cents.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Markets at a Glance New York and Chicago Aug 24
Markets at a glance show irregular stock action in New York with uneasy rails and steady bonds. Cotton rises on active mill demand. Chicago wheat eases with hedging, corn climbs on warmer weather. hogs rise mainly 25 cents to a top of 25.35, cattle steady to strong.
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New York
Chicago
Grain market ends dreary after spillover from yesterday
Chicago August grain trading closed with wheat down 4 1/4 percent at 2.24 44, corn lower at 1.52 34, oats steady to 1/2 lower, rye down 4 to 4 percent at 1.37, soybeans 1 to 1 54 lower at 2.46 34, November, and lard up 2 to 7 cents at 14.42 per hundred pounds.
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Chicago
Cotton futures hold steady on active demand and hedges
New York markets report steady cotton futures with short covering and mill buying supporting an advance. Spot sales of CCC cotton hedged futures were absorbed, while weekly loan repossessions reached 72 225 bales and government stock 221 262 bales. India seen negotiating for U S cotton as prices stay high.
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New York
C.C.C
India
U. S
Alabama Power seeks $10 million stock issue for Gorgas unit
Alabama Power company asked the Public Service Commission to approve a plan to raise ten million dollars by issuing one hundred thousand shares of preferred stock. Proceeds would fund the utility’s expansion program and a new steam generating unit at Gorgas Alabama as stated by Thomas W. Martin chairman of the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Power Company Today
Public Service Commission
Gorgas
Alabama
Thomas W. Martin
Witnesses recount cafe shooting and ensuing fight
Testimony describes a disturbance at the Owen cafe with Grady Bert Terry and Ann Wright among others. Ed Mack and Olen Smith pushed back as Charles Owen and Grady clashed, shots were fired, and Grady Bert fell to the ground amid denials of threats and curses.
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Mrs. Owen
Grady Bert Terry
Ann Wright
Olen Smith
Gilbert Terry Jr
Charles Owen
Grady Bert
Grady
Ed Mack
Owen
Investinator R. A
Mack
Gilbert
L. A
Lynne
Smith
Pete Randall
Decatur
Fish Pond
Moulton-Decatur Crossing
Ed. Mack
Troupe
Earl Crow
Courtland
Baker Reunion in Birmingham Honors Late J M Baker
The annual Baker reunion honoring the late J. M. Baker of Eva was held August 19 at Roebuck Country Club in Birmingham. Many attendees included North Alabamians such as J. T. Kyle family Roebuck Clifford Kyle family Palmdale Crawford Kyle family Birmingham and numerous others from Huntsville Gadsden Florence Cullman Talladega and more.
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Baker
J. M. Baker
Eva
Birmingham
Roebuck Country Club
J. T. Kyle
Roebuck
Clifford Kyle
Palmdale
Crawford Kyle
Ray Mc Rile
J. D. Baker
Harpersville
Guy Baker
Basil Baker
Paul Baker
Gadsden
T. E. Dale
Alabama City
Oliver
Red General Leads Koreans in Chinese Army Command
Intelligence at General MacArthur's headquarters identified Gen Kim Mu Chong a 45 year old Korean general who rose in Chinese communist ranks. He directed elements of the North Korean second corps and led units including the celebrated Chinese Eighth Route Army famed for the long march from Kiangsu to Sinkiang.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Kim Mu-Chong
Kim
North Korea
China
Whampoa ‘Military Academy
West Point
Red
Kiangsu
Sinkiang
Tibet
House approves monthly allowances for enlisted dependents
The House approved a bill to pay enlisted troops $45 to $85 monthly for dependents in addition to basic pay. The plan, 359 to 0, sets $70 for two dependents, higher for more. Higher grades may deduct $40 from pay. upper grades exempt from deduction. Senate action and a conference are pending. Rep. Rees criticized a proposed provision granting broad error-payment authority to service secretaries. The Army argues wartime payments and mistakes were inevitable.
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Washington
Senate
House
Rees
R-Kans
Defense Department
Army Finance Center
Army
Navy
Air Force
Congress
British Troops Told to Shoot Quick and Kill Before Korea
In Hong Kong on the eve of sailing for Korea, Gen Sir John Harding urged British troops to shoot quick shoot straight and shoot to kill. A last minute inspection preceded their departure as they trained briefly with the American 3.5 inch bazooka.
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Hong Kong
Sir John Harding
Far East
Homecoming Invites Community to Antioch Baptist
Public invited to Antioch Baptist church homecoming on Sunday August 27. Sunday school starts 9 45 A M. Pastor Rev Bethea Steadham preaches at 11 O clock. Lunch at noon. Long service 1 45 P M preaching 2 25 by visiting minister baptizing at 4. Special invitation to former pastors and members. Bring a well filled basket.
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Antioch Baptist Church
Bethea Steadham
Flat Top Revival Underway at Flat Creek Church
The public is invited to attend revival services at Flat Creek church in Lawrence county. Preaching begins Sunday at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM, with nightly services throughout the week. Rev. Stover of Gadsden conducts the meetings, and Rev. Ray Morris is the church pastor.
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Flat Creek
Lawrence County
Stover
Gadsden
Ray Morris
Red Forces Lose Citadel Ridge in Korea Action
South Korean troops advancing east under Allied air captured The Citadel a high ridge north of Taegu feared by Red observers. Reports say enemy pressure eased with 3 500 casualties inflicted in 72 hours as U S and South Korean forces pressed in the bloody mountain corridor near Namwon and Taegu. General Collins visited the front and praised morale.
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Lambert
Taegu
United Nations
MacArthur
Namwon
U. S. Army
J. Lawton Collins
Tokyo
U. S
Humhwa- Taegu
Waegwan
Naktong River
Hyonpung
First Cavalry
U. S. 24Th Infantry
Naktong
U. S. 25Th Infantry Division
Sobuk Ridge
Pusan
25Th
Pohang-Kigye
Randolph Churchill
Britain
Winston Churchill
Frank Emery
International News Service
Churchill
Emery
Caees
Aido
Korean
Sherman
Korea
U. S. First Cavalry
Associated Press
Don Huth
Community notices and hospital updates from Hamil Clinic
Mrs. Adley Mason and daughter return home from Hamil Clinic at 1514 Ninth Avenue East. Floyd Barnes discharged from Hamil Clinic today. Glen and Mrs Dobbs announce birth of daughter at Hamil Clinic yesterday. Miss JOE Lowe admitted to Baugh Wiley clinic. Miss Homer Lawrence admitted to Baugh Wiley clinic today. One person to stand trial in recorder's court this afternoon for speeding. Miss Marie Van BeVer visiting uncle Vic Bubbett. Dr and Mrs T G Morrow travel to Atlanta to visit friends. Elks meet at eight tonight in lodge rooms. Noon temp 88. Maximum 83 today 4 PM with 77 at 8 AM. 63 degree minimum. no rain in past 24 hours.
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Adley Mason
Ninth Avenue East
Hamil Clinic
Glen Dobbs
Hartseller
TVA
U. S
Nationwide rail strike threats loom over North America
Broken pro cedure notes rail unions free to strike since July 15. A 6 AM Monday deadline threatens a walkout potentially halting all rail transport across Canada and the United States. Seizure debates rise as unions urge action to protect military supply lines to Korea. Senator Donnell calls for immediate legislation to bar rail strikes and force arbitration. If seized, workers become government employees and penalties apply. The last nationwide seizure occurred in 1948.
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Canada
North America
Truman
A. E. Stoddard
Union Pacific Railroad
Seattle
Korea
Stoddard
Donnell
R.mo
Senate Labor Committee
Defense aid bill expands war era spending and tax plans
The legislation funds defense domiciliary service and staffing of new veterans hospitals pushing the current year budget past 50 billion dollars. Senators aim for a single general appropriation package covering 34 billion more and a separate tax boost of 5 billion annually as a first installment for Korean War costs, while an O Mahoney amendment to raise 3.5 billion through an excess profits tax faces opposition.
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House
Senate
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Tax measure revised downward for Senate debate
Estimated annual revenue from the new tax bill was lowered by the finance committee to about 4.508 billion dollars, down from 5.0 billion. The committee breakdown cites 2.745 billion from individuals, 1.5 billion from corporations, 60 million from charitable trusts and foundations, 68 million from closing loopholes, 80 million from life insurance, and 55 million from new excises on televisions, deep freezers, and slot machines.
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Washington
Senate
Senate and House clash over wage price control proposal
The bill would raise taxes for 50 million people by about 3 billion yearly and add 1.5 billion from corporations while saving 500 million through tighter tax laws. Conferees seek a compromise on wage and price control measures with the senate pressing for universal controls and the house favoring selective powers for the President.
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Senate
House
Truman
Allied Forces Repel Red Probing Attacks Toward Taegu
Red forces probed along the mountain road toward Taegu as three tank-led attacks were repelled by Allied frontline troops supported by artillery and pershing tanks during a major buildup.
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Taegu
Possible burial of American General by friendly Koreans
reports from Tokyo state South Koreans may believe Maj. Gen. William F. Dean, missing since July 22 at Taejon, died of battle wounds and was buried by locals. No official confirmation exists. MacArthur HQ says they know nothing of such reports and Dean remains listed as missing in action.
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C. H. P. King
Tokyo
William F. Dean
U.S. 24Th Division
Dean
Taejon
Korea
Pyongyang
MacArthur
Triplet Girls Born in Tuscaloosa Hospital
Tiny triplet sisters weighing six pounds nine ounces were born at Druid City hospital. Two died early today and the third remains in a precarious condition in an incubator. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. James R. Brown of Tuscaloosa. the father is a University of Alabama student. Funeral services for the two infants are set for 10 a.m. Friday.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Druid City Hospital
James R. Brown
University of Alabama
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Baan
Douglas MacArthur
Haneda Air Force Base
United States
Admiral Forrest Sherman
Naval Operations
Wall Street
N. Y. Cotton
Oslo
Christiania
Collins
Adm
Forrest P. Sherman
U. S. Navy
27Th Infantry “Wolfhound
John
Mike) Michaelis
Floyd Barnes
East Cain
Joe Lowe
Eighth Avenue East
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
Homer Lawrence
Recorder’s Court
Marie van BeVer
Dayton
Ohio
Vic Bubbett
Mrs
T. G. Morrow
The
Elks Lodge
Triplets
Decatur Printing Co
Postoffice—Bank Street
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