Dilemma of 1954 U S Asia Policy Shapes Future
The article argues the 1954 choice on Southeast Asia will determine future Communist expansion. It highlights Viet Nam Laos and Cambodia, uncertain Allied action, and possible U S bombing or China involvement risking broader war. It notes Senate leader Knowlton pressing for decisive action as Viet Nam falters.
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Washington
Southeast Asia
Indochina
United States
Viet Nam
Laos
Cambodia
Minh
Laois
Burma
Thailand
China
America
Sen. Knowand
California
Knowland
Senate
Asia
Free World
Malaya
India
Pakistan
Formosa
Japan
Indonesia
Philippines
Australia
New Zealand
Eisenhower
Russia
Mace H Phillips Serving In Korea
Second Lt. Mace H Phillips Jr has been assigned to duty at the 226th Ordnance Base Depot in Korea as an ordnance supply officer in Headquarters Company The depot furnishes vehicles weapons and ammunition to UN forces on the peninsula He entered the Army in June 1953 and recently arrived overseas He is a 1948 graduate of Chattanooga High School and a 1953 graduate of Georgia Tech where he was a Theta Chi member
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U.S. Forces
Korea
Mace H. Phillips Jr
Cullman
226Th Ordnance
Phillips
Army
Chattanooga
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta
Theta Chi
Cullman Student Trains For ROTC at Fort Riley
William E. Rasco of Cullman University of Alabama student enters his second week of a six week basic infantry tactics and military intelligence course at Fort Riley Kansas. The program trains 141 ROTC cadets under a group of military science professors and Fifth Army instructors.
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Fort Riley
Kan
University of Alabama
William E. Rasco
M. Rasco
Dripping Springs Rd
Cullman
Fifth Army Area
Independence Day in Britain Celebrates End of Rationing
The piece chronicles a British family’s milestone as July 3 marks the last day of major food rationing, detailing weekly allowances for margarine butter sugar tea cheese and meat, and recounting how mothers navigated shortages while wartime controls eased.
Smoking habits show little change after cancer report
Across major cities tobacco wholesalers and retailers report no broad drop in cigarette sales after the American Cancer Society’s warning that smoking may hasten death. Some shifts toward filter tips and pipes appear, but most dealers see smokers returning to cigarettes, with mixed views on long term impact.
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Associated Press
American Cancer Society
San Francisco
Ettes
Dallas
Washington, D.C
Raleigh
N. C
Connecticut
Rainmakers May Be U S Ace In Hole In Battle Russians
Washington reports on a congressional advisory panel studying weather modification and the potential for rain making or drought creation. Capt. Howard Orville heads the 11 member group assessing feasibility and risks. Federal projects exist in Army Navy Air Force and Weather Bureau with mixed results and cautious hope for future capability.
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U.S
Washington
Russia
Soviet Union
United States
Congress
Howard Orville
USN
Doolittle
Tokyo
Normandy
Orville
Army
Navy
Air Force
Weather Bureau
Seattle
Ferguson Hall
Harry Wexler
New U S Army Recruiting Program Announced in Alabama
The United States Army announced a new recruiting program starting July 1 in Montgomery led by Major J L Bearden. It allows branch choice on enlistment with guaranteed assignment after basic training and offers a buddy plan and specialized technical school enlistments to attract high school graduates. Alabama leads the Third Army area in volunteer enlistments, overtaking Tennessee.
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United States Army
Montgomery
J. L. Bearden
Army
Alabama
Department of Defense
Bearden
Third Army
Tennessee
Antipasto as First Course for Spaghetti and Meat Balls
Serve antipasto as the first course when preparing spaghetti and meat balls. Include celery anchovies canned pimientos green pepper and sardines arranged on individual plates. Add very thinly sliced Italian salami for extra flavor.
Global vehicle mix shows majority passenger cars
About 60 million of the world’s roughly 80 million motor vehicles are passenger cars, indicating a strong preference for personal mobility over commercial or industrial transport in the global fleet.
County Begins School Census in the County
Twenty five workers start counting all children ages 6 to 20 in the county. They will tally both white and Negro pupils and must finish by month’s end. Last year 7,896 children were enrolled. 7,044 white and 852 Negro. The census may show a small rise from four years ago as enrollment increases.
58 Cases Handled By Red Cross In June
A total of 58 cases were handled by the American Red Cross during June. Of these 41 were servicemen, 15 veterans and two civilians. Services included nine verifications of leaves, 12 reports for the military or VA, 11 pension or family allowance actions, 12 counseling in personal and family problems, and one social history was obtained.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
Veterans Administration
Senator Hugh Butler of Nebraska Dies at 76
Republican Senator Hugh Butler of Nebraska died after a stroke in Bethesda Maryland. He was 76 and in his third six year term. Senator Eva Bowring of Nebraska announced the death in the Senate as lawmakers recessed.
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Washington
Hugh Butler
Nebraska
Butler
Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Eva Bowring
Ned
Senate
Hunt
Willis Smith
Charles W. Tobey
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Limited services and communications figures reported
The report notes that 16 individuals received limited services. The Home Service Department issued 16 telegrams and 22 mail items, while receiving 14 telegrams and 25 letters. Long distance calls totaled eight.
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The
Home Service Department
Eclipse types defined by Moon distance
A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is near Earth. An annular eclipse happens when the Moon is far from Earth, leaving a ring of Sun visible around the shadow.
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American Gem Society
Ralph Weinman
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Johnston St
Mace H. Phillips
ROTC
Decatur
Blackwell Motors
Decatur Motor Sales
Hicks Chevrolet CO
Kennedy Motors
Maynor Motors
McNelly Motors
McRae Buick CO
Peek Oldsmobile CO
Pierson Motors, Inc
Smith Motors, Inc
Decatur Auto Dealers
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London
Continental Congress
Great Britain
Paul Harrison
Paul
Hun
Britain
National Assn. of
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N. Y
Frank Carey
Science
U. S. Army
Security
Bank and Vine Sts
Mutual Savings Life Insurance
Bank Sc
Rountree
E. Moulton
Fisk Tire
Ony
Cancun
Tom Hamilton
Alabama Drug CO
Caddell Drug CO
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Clements Drug Store
Éth Ave
Dillehay Drug Store
6Th Ave
Goidel Drug CO
Sth Ave. S. v. Loyd’s Drug Store
E. Moulton St
Medical Arts Pharmacy
Medical Arts Tidy
Nungester Drug CO
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