Attacks on Old Baldy Check Communist Pushes in Korea
U S Eighth Army reports pre dawn assaults on Old Baldy repelled with Chinese casualties estimated at 300 after three counterattacks on July Fourth. Fifth Air Force jets cover, note four Russian made Migs spotted, and a North Korea officers training school near the Yalu was hit in a separate raid.
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Seoul
Old Baldy
U. S. Eighth Army
U. S. Fifth Air Force
Air Force
Yalu River
Manchuria
Representative Boykin leads harbor improvement bill
Rep. Boykin of Alabama introduced a measure to authorize Army Engineers to upgrade Mobile harbor. The proposal must be re introduced in January for House action unless Congress is recalled before then.
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Washington
Boykin
Ala
Mobile
Army Engineers
House
Congress
Injured Huntsville Girl Improving After Athens Crash
Mildred Evans a 16 year old from Huntsville is reported much improved at Limestone County Hospital near Athens. Attendants say she recognized family members for the first time Friday after being semi conscious since a wreck that killed four companions weeks ago.
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Mildred Evans
Huntsville
Athens
Limestone County
Hidden Origins of Eyewear and Planet Densities
The article notes that eyeglass making is thought to have emerged in the late 13th century. It also cites a Jupiter density about 1.3 times that of water, highlighting early scientific estimates.
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Jupiter
Korean Political Crisis Ends as Election Law Debated
In Pusan on July 6, officials say a six week political crisis nears end as the National Assembly plans to meet to enact an election law. President Syngman Rhee pledges to push a presidential vote by popular ballot and may seek re election. The compromise creates a two house legislature and gives assembly power over the cabinet.
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Pusan
Korea
Republic of Korea
National Assembly
Syngman Rhee
Rhee
Assembly
Former Decatur Banker Heads Traders National in Tullahoma
E I Hitt a former Decatur banker now presides over Traders National Bank in Tullahoma Tennessee He began in Decatur after teaching and farming up to 1903 and later moved to Norman Tennessee before joining Traders National His sons Edward and Travis hold bank positions in Tennessee and daughter married Tullahoma attorney Maynard Tipps Quebec supplies two thirds of the world asbestos
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Decatur
E. I. Hitt
Traders National Bank
Tullahoma
Tenn
Hitt
Shelbyville
First National Bank
Anna Preuitt
Hitts
Normandy
Traders National
Edward Hitt
Travis Hitt
Farmers National
Winchester
Maynard Tipps
State's Legion Meet Opens in Montgomery
Dark blue overseas caps marked the 31st annual Alabama American Legion convention in Montgomery with the Legion Auxiliary also meeting. Senator Richard Russell with a non political address is scheduled Monday at 10 a.m. CST, joined by Don R. Williams and Col. Lawrence M. Guyer on the speakers list as Joe Starnes presides. Russell will lunch with Alabama delegates pledged to him for the Democratic nomination and attend a public reception.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Alabama Legionaires
Legion's
Georgia
Richard B. Russell
Don R. William
West Virginia
The
American Legion
Col
Lawrence M. Guyer
Maxwell Air Force Base
Joe Starnes
Guntersville
State Legion
Sen
Russell
Sgt Sandlin Returns to Korea After Five Day Rest
Sergeant Joel T. Sandlin of the 25th Division returned to Korea after a five day rest and recuperation leave in Japan. His wife Clovis lives at 215 Ferry Street in Decatur. Sandlin serves as a squad leader in company K of the 27th Infantry Regiment as part of an Army policy to rest soldiers from combat.
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Joel T. Sandlin
Clovis
Ferry Street
Decatur
25Th Division
Korea
Japan
Sandlin
27Th Infantry Regiment
Want Ads Get Results News Conference Monday
Public notice announces a news conference set for Monday afternoon to discuss a new advertising campaign and sales outreach. Organizers encourage local business owners and residents to attend and hear about opportunities and benefits.
Guardsmen Arrive For Encampment At Ft McClellan
ANNISTON July 5 The 30th National Guard Infantry Division from Tennessee and North Carolina began moving into Ft McClellan for a two week training period. Last units arrive tomorrow. Field training starts Monday. The 51st Division from South Carolina and Florida completed a two week session here recently.
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Anniston
30Th National Guard Infantry
Tennessee
North Carolina
Ft. McClellan Srp
51St
South Carolina
Florida Guardsmen
Asbestos Used in Auto Brake Linings Since 1906
The record notes asbestos first appears in automobile brake linings in 1906, marking an early use of the material in vehicle components. No other details provided.
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Washington, D. C
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Union Grove
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E. W. Streed
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Minn
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Roper Gas Range
CLARK
Table Top Gas Range
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Murdock Furniture CD
Cheemes
Frank W. Shafer, Jr
Frank Shafer, Sr
Church Street
Tullahoma Bank
Quebec
Alabama’ Asphalt Co
State's Legion
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Davidson Coal & Feed CO
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