Gavin urges atomic strike against massed troops in Korea debate
Maj. Gen. James M. Gavin, ex 82nd Airborne commander and weapons evaluator, argues using the Hiroshima type A bomb tactically in Korea to wipe out a division at low altitude. He cites lower fallout and rapid post-bomb return of troops, while critics warn of Soviet retaliation and global backlash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavin
Airborne
Korea
Truman
Attlee
James M. Gavin
82Nd Airborne Division
Secretary of Defense
Hiroshima
Russia
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Okinawa
United States
Far East
Europe
Air Force
Sacramento
Calif
Robert F. Travis
Combat Forces Journal
United Nations
Tecatus Diart Glimpses About Your
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled headline style with repeated phrases Tecatus and Diart and a brief suggestion of a person or concept named Grima. No clear event, date, or locale is readable to summarize a full news item.
Community Notes Include Visits Games and Local Events
Miss Lena Nae Behel of Florence visited here with Mr and Mrs Marvin Smith and attended the Alabama Auburn game in Birmingham. Mrs F L Goodwin of Birmingham widow of a former Westminster pastor is guest of her grandchildren in Huntsville. The South Limestone Home Demonstration Club meets Friday at 11 for a Christmas dinner at Mrs Rowe Sandersons with Mrs Glennis Moore co host. Highway Patrol officers Thorn ton of Decatur and Chambers of Huntsville were in Montgomery on business. Dea Mrs Enoch St John admitted to Decatur General hospital. Herman Roberts discharged. Noon temperature 58, rainfall .16 inches. Two fire calls reported, one a Tanner 1 house fire due to defective flue. Oakworth grass fire no losses. Rev T J Chitwood to conduct 7:30 p.m. services at Central Methodist. Santa letters invited for Christmas Eve Daily edition. Decatur Kiwanians observe Pearl Harbor Day with Tarawa film at Hotel Lyons noon program by Sgt Howard and Richard Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Nae Behel
Florence
Marvin Smith
Birmingham
Limestone Home Demonstration Club
Rowe Sanderson
Glennis Moore
Decatur
Roberts Rites To Be Held Thursday
Funeral services for A. P. Roberts will be held Thursday at 11 AM. The rites were postponed from Tuesday as relatives were pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Penn State Leads Syracuse in Historic Football Series
Penn State holds a 12 to 11 edge over Syracuse in their football rivalry dating back to 1922. The long series reflects a balance of power with each program claiming notable wins over the decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn State
Syracuse
Attlee Talks With Truman on Korea War Policy
Prime Minister Attlee warned against rushing Korean war policy stressing long term world peace and law. He said the Anglo American peoples must stand by UN efforts with the United States in Korea and that British forces will fight beside American troops. Differences in emphasis reflect geographic conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attlee
United States
United Nations
Korea
Air Corps Enlists Seven At Ferry Street Station
Six of seven recent enlistments at Ferry Street Army Air Force station join the Air Force. Enlistees include Stance Light Joppa Joseph G Richards 19 Moulton Edwin J Slaten 18 Decatur William Wellden Tinnon 23 Athens Herman L Wilhite 19 Falkville Bobby D Saint 17 Falkville Thomas M Coffman 19 602 Elkton Athens. Sgt Mason notes Air Force use quota system and urges applicants to contact local recruiting headquarters to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry Street
Army-Air Force
Air Force
Judd Mason
Stance Light
Joppa
Joseph G. Richards
Moulton
Edwin J. Slaten
Decatur
William Wellden Tinnon
Athens
Herman L. Wilhite
Falkville
Bobby D. Saint
Thomas M. Coffman
Elkton
Mason
Doughboys Find In Seoul A Tawdry Silver Foxhole
Hal Boyle describes Seoul as a grim wartime capital where 1.5 million residents face hunger and fear of a Communist advance. Soldiers find little entertainment or comfort with few services, limited on base recreation, and scarce purchases beyond trinkets and cheap goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Hal Boyle
Paris
Tokyo
Pusan
Japan
Army Finance Office
Red Cross
Europe
Korea
UN Forces Dig In As Korea War Rages On
United Nations troops halted a retreat south of Pyongyang and dug in to stand against Chinese forces. At Lake Success 13 nations urged China to halt troops at the 38th parallel and allow negotiations to avert wider war. Stassen proposed a cease fire and possible assault if rejected. Congress members pressed for stronger Korea action and a European buildup to counter the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Korea
Pyongyang
Lake Success
N. Y
China
38Th Parallel
North Korea
South Korea
Harold E. Stassen
Tokyo
Red China
Stassen
Douglas MacArthur
Congress
Kilgore
D-W. Va
Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Pacific
Marine recalls Chinese attack and rescue during retreat
Spain tells how Chinese forces tried to force surrender and fired on the defenders. He was captured twice and later escaped with Marines in a canyon after a failed breakout attempt. Frank was found in a house with others but not harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Frank
World leaders urge Korea cease fire and wider talks
In a broadcast Lester B Pearson calls for stabilizing Korea, a cease fire, and negotiations with Red China. In New York Trygve Lie appeals for every honorable means to prevent spread of the conflict and renew negotiations on global issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Iraq
Lebanon
Saidi Arabia
Syria
Yemen
India
North Korea
Lester B. Pearson
Canada
Korea
Red
Community Notes From Cullman Jones Chapel Area
Mr and Mrs Nolen Tucker and children moved to Cullman last week Mrs Shady Ann Ponder visits daughter with Mr and Mrs Ishmel Turner and Kathy Mr and Mrs A Butler visited relatives near Birmingham over the weekend Mr and Mrs Kernie White and family moved to this community Wednesday Mr and Mrs Luther Glover of Gadsden were visiting here last week Mrs Samantha Turner returned home after two weeks in Birmingham visiting Mr and Mrs John Ponder Mr and Mrs Lawrence visit their son Mr and Mrs Junior Lawrences and children Mr and Mrs Ted White and Manuel called on Mr and Mrs Henry Thompson and family Tuesday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolen Tucker
Cullman
Shady Ann Ponder
Ishmel Turner
Kathy
A. Butler
Birmingham
Kernie White
Luther Glover
Gadsden
Samatha Turner
John Ponder
Lawrence
Junior Lawrences
Ted White
Manuel
Henry Thompson
Heavy Fighting Amid Changjin Retreat And Air War
A wartime dispatch from the Changjin corridor describes Marine and Army units cut off, airlifted, and supplied as Chinese forces hold hills along the river gorge. Allied air power claims about 1,500 enemy killed or wounded, with bombings on towns, supply dumps, and airfields.
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Koto
Lewis (Chesty) Puller
First Marine
Hagaru
Seventh Marine
U. S. Army
Seventh Division
Changjin
Yalu
Manchuria
Fifth Air Force
Pyongyang
Sinuju
Korea
Marine Corsairs
Hamhung
Red China
United Nations
Local Social News Highlights From Birmingham to Cullman
The weekend saw W E Blackwood of Birmingham at home. Visits included Jack Speegle and family with Reverend Loyd Rodgers in Central, Floyd Rodgers in Cullman with Roy Alldredge family, J T Blackwood with Jo Alldredge in Cullman, and Nell McBrayer seeing Jean Alldredge. The Hopper family visited Gadseen relatives. R C Alldredge and Jean attended Fairview Baptist Church with Reverend C G Cole. Marvin Hembrey went to Michigan seeking work. Oscar Hood family moved to Gold Ridge.
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W.E. Blackwood
Birmingham
Jack Speegle
Loyd Rodgers
Central
Floyd Rodgers
Cullman
Roy Alldredge
Jean
Dora Rodgers
J. T. Blackwood
Jo Alldredge
Nell McBrayer
Jean Alldredge
Buren Blackwood
J. D. Blackwood
James
Ray Hopper
Linda Joyce
Gadseen
R. C. Alldredge
Markets update from Decatur and Atlanta poultry prices
Markets show Decatur cotton and grains with no major shifts. North Georgia live poultry market in Atlanta remains steady with broilers and fryers selling around 21 to 23 cents FOB farm, demand good and supplies adequate for heavy fryers though light sizes are short.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Nashville cattle and hog market summary from December day
Nashville market report shows cattle trade weak with mostly 15.50 to 19.00 for canner to cutter cows and 25.00 to 27.00 for slaughter steers. Calves steady at 75, with dealers paying 32.00 to 36.00 for good to choice. Hogs active with 200 to 240 pound barrows and gilts at 18.00 to 18.25, sows mainly 15.00 to 15.50. light sheep/goats limited activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Vocalists Heard By Local Lions
Local Lions club meeting featured high school students Miss Jean Carter and Ray Morris with Reneau Carrell leading the music committee. Accompanist Mrs. Virginia Filler played, and Clete Quick presented a tape on Health Status in 1888 noting yellow fever impact. Visitors included Lion Snell of Talladega and Ross Wooten who praised the Decatur club.
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Lions Club
Jean Carter
Ray Morris
Reneau Carrell
Virginia Filler
Clete Quick
Lion Snell
Talladega
Ross Wooten
Snell
Decatur Club
Yolande Berbeze Thrives in Miss America Role
Mobile Alabama December 6 1951 Yolande Berbeze Miss America 1951 speaks about her busy schedule. She says the trips and appearances have not kept her from sleep or weight noting she has gained a few pounds and averages ten hours sleep nightly. She arrived from Bil for an overnight stay and will return to New York with her mother Mrs W P Betbeze.
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Mobile
Ala
Yolande Berbeze
New York
W. P. Betbeze
Lignite Deposits Concentrated in Montana and Dakotas
The majority of U S lignite is located in Montana as well as North Dakota and South Dakota. This distribution highlights regional energy resources and potential mining activity in the northern Great Plains.
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U. S
Montana
South and
North Dakota
Winter Weather Spreads Snow Across Midwest and South
Snow and cold weather spread from the Midwest to the South with several cities reporting multiple inches. Las Vegas New Mexico saw three deaths in a Santa Fe Chief crash amid heavy snow. Flood fears linger along the Ohio River as colder air moves in.
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Luth
Minneapolis
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Louis
Wichita Falls
Vernon
Texas
Dallas
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Mississippi
Alabama
Las Vegas
N. M
Santa Fe
Rio Grande Valley
Ohio River
Cleveland
California
San Joaquin
Merced
Sacramento
Daily Records Deeds Listed with Various Pledges and Sums
A string of deed transfers appears with multiple grantors and recipients. Notable amounts include Martha L. Brock to Edward W. Nelson for 10500 dollars and J. L. Pitt to C. Kermit Pitt for 5750 dollars while other transfers show sums from 1 to several thousand dollars. Several entries list names such as Decatur Cemetery Association and Decatur Land Company among the transferors.
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A. F
Laura L. Blankenship
Luther L. Breeding
Martha L. Brock
Edward W. Nelson
Decatur Land Company
Harry B. Raley
Decatur Cemetery Association
A. M. McFerrin
B. H. Green
W. A. Beaver
J. L. Pitt
C. Kermit Pitt
Ruby Preston
J. W
Rent Controls Stall in Congress Amid Inflation Debate
Federal rent controls faced a stalled extension as the House Rules Committee blocked the measure amid GOP and Southern Democratic opposition. Senate debates mirrored concerns over broader price and wage controls, with calls for full economic controls from both parties. President Truman faced varied advice on Korea, while civil defense plans drew renewed municipal input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Farrington
Washington
House
Rules Committee
Truman
Senate
Capehart
R-Ind
Maybank
D-Sc
Banking Committee
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Capitol Hill
Dwight Eisenhower
U. S
Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Armed Service Subcommittee
Sister's Advice Boosts Mrs. Macaure with Hadacol
Mrs. J. P. Macaure of New Orleans credits Hadacol for easing vitamin and iron deficiencies. She reports irritability and nerves improving after using multiple bottles, praising the product and urging others to buy, with prices for trial and family sizes and direct ordering from Le Blanc Corp.
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J. P. Macaure
New Orleans
Macaure
Hadaco
le Corp
Lafayette, la
LeBlanc Cor
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Fulton Hamilton
Huntsville
Highway Patrol
H. L. Thornton
Cpl
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Montgomery
Dea
Enoch St. John
Eighth Avenue East
Decatur General Hospital
Herman Roberts
Decatur 3
TVA
E. H. Bowling
Union Grove
Tanner 1
Oakworth
T. J. Chitwood
Central Methodist Church
Daily
North Pole
Air Corps
Jess Larson
General Services Administration
Ralph S. Trigg
Commodity Credit Corporation
Richard §. Bissell
ECA
Sawyer
Willard L. Thorp
U. N
Cullman County Jones Chapel
Eron White
Cullman County
Dripping Springs
Imogene Alluredge
Nashville Livestock
Yolande
James Cornelius
Willie Cornelius
Nora B. Dushing
Gertrude Burnett
Louise E.*earp
Mary V. Cross
Iley M. Johnson
J. Mark Grubbs
Dave Neville
Henry Mitchell
Lamar Penney
Floyd F. Smith
Kenner L. Rudolph
John H. Jones
S. H. Bradley
A. H. Long
A. C
E. L
Sister
Mrs. Macaure
Samuel Goldwyn
Ann Blyth
Farley Granger
Joan Evans
Jane Wyatt
Dorax
Donald Cook
Natalie Wood
David Aller
Hugh Herbert
Princess
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