U S Quietly Seeks UN Ground Help for Korea
The United States informs UN members it would welcome their ground forces in Korea while stressing that the main burden will fall on American troops. President Truman cites Acheson remarks on United Nations discussion of possible foreign troops, amid congressional pressure for greater aid.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
United States
United Nations
Korea
Truman
Acheson
State Department
Army
Congress
Chocwoh
Moscow Radio
Moscow
MacArthur
Washington Dispatch
Britain
France
Asia
Russia
Agen
Senate-House Atomic Energy Committee
U. S
Japan
McMahon
Senate-House Committee
New Trials Scheduled In Civil Suit Actions
Circuit Judge Newton B Powell sets hearings for two motions for new trials in Morgan County suits. John and Frances Roberts seek a new trial against R Clyde Wellden over a 970 92 verdict and 1455 total award plus 1000 punitive damages. Awaiting details of an auctioned store five acres and goods. The second hearing August 2 concerns Charles McDowell versus John Leslie Doss Jr with a 2500 judgement on a 5000 damage claim from an auto accident involving a 12 year old victim.
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Newton B. Powell
John and
Frances Roberts
R. Clyde -Wellden
Athens
Morgan
Roberts
Wellden
Regen
Welliden
Sherman B. Powell
Thomas G. Steele
Russell W. Lynne
Powell
Charles McDowell
John Leslie Doss Jr
Doss
Eyster
South Decatur
Scouts Report On National Jamboree Visit
Decatur Boy Scouts George Godwin Jr and Jack Perkins among 39 from Decatur who attended the national jamboree spoke at the Frsday meeting at Woodall's with Fred Hunt presiding. The attendees reviewed their trip to Valley Forge Washington New York and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Godwin Jr
Jack Perkins
Decatur
Woodall's
Fred Hunt
Gordon Forbes
W. T. Coleman
R. Is
L. ©. Fisher
Agence Committee
Julian
Origina
Valley Forge
Washington
New York
Mrs. Pope Called Rites On Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. W. A. Florence Pope aged 63 will be at Bethel church west of Hart Selle Saturday at 3 PM. She died Thursday night in a Birmingham hospital. Survived by husband W. A. Pope of Hartselle and sister Mrs. Elizabeth Brake of Harstelle. Burial in the A cemetery with Peck directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Florence) Pope
Bethel Church
Hart Selle
Birmingham
W. A. Pope
Hartselle
Elizabeth Brake
Harstelle
Carl Allen
Thomas V. Hatchett
Peck
Walter Poole
M. Lindsey J
J. M. Sey, J
Alvie Couey
Patse Shastant
Highlanders Formed by Kenneth, Earl of Seaforth
The Highlanders were formed in 1 by Kenneth, Earl of Seaforth, establishing a notable clan lineage in Scottish history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gy Highlanders
Kenneth, Earl of Seaforth
Lost Lace Trimmed Hem Finished in Post Of Fen
A fragment from a society notice reports a lost lace trim that is hemstitched but not finished. The note references a Post Office with a misspelled or garbled locality and a person named Rowand Coll.
Road mishap injures driver’s wife in Huntsville clash
A rear end collision on a highway caused a car to swerve and strike a Chevrolet. Black's wife fell from the car and rolled down the hill suffering cuts and bruises. The couple were en route to visit Aubrey Hillard and had married two months earlier. Driver Robert Bibb faced damage to his vehicle. Officer L S Bryant investigated.
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Warren Black
Birmingham
TCA
L. S. Bryant
Flint Hill
Black
Huntsville
Chevrolet
Robert Bibb
Mercury
The
Highway Patrol
Meeting the Soviet challenge in Europe and Korea
General Omar Bradley reports five to six sensitive areas beyond Korea where aggression could erupt as Russia tests U S readiness. The Senate committee chair notes watchful defense officials consider extending the Korean conflict southward and expanding mobilization, including reserves, specialists, National Guard and another 20 000 draft call with a possible fall conscription.
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Russia
United States
Moscow
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Tydings
Senate Armed Services Committee
Defense Department
Korea
Europe
Middle East
Southeast Asia
Formosa
Philippines
Free Republic of Korea
Mr. Truman
Truman
Slaying of Detroit Metallurgist Wife Cremates Police Leads
Police say Crawford Stanley wife Mrs. Stanley was killed about 11 30 p m in Detroit near Pinehurst Avenue. Sampson was accompanied by Ruth Rankin in the moments before the slaying four now private detectives shadowed the couple. Kimball notes Sampson appeared perturbed after loan with Rankin. Stanley husband on Canadian fishing trip returned home with son Thomas 14 and daughter Lucy 7.
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Ruth Rankin
Rankin
Sampson
Stanley
Crawford T. Stanley
Detroit
Canada
Thomas
Lucy
Gar Take
Pinehurst Avenue
Hee Kimball
Sam ) Sa Pjson
Korean War Front See Strong U S Resolve To Hold Line
Reports from the Korea front describe heavy artillery duels and a potential communist crossing at the Kum River as U S forces defend Taejon and nearby supply routes. Washington signals readiness for UN ground help while preparing a hydrogen bomb program and funding for anti Soviet propaganda campaigns.
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Wonsan
North Korea
38Th Parallel
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Air Force
Tokyo
Washington
Japan Sea
Five Speakers Heard By Club
Five Decatur residents shared travel experiences at a Civitan noon meeting in the Tennessee Valley hotel dining room. E G Hamilton led. Pack Self spoke on FBI training. Billy Levin and Anne Coleman discussed state programs. Boy Scouts Floyd Sherrod Jr and Richard Penn described the National Jamboree.
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Decatur
Civitan Club
Tennessee Valley Hotel
E. G. Hamilton
Pack Self
Self
FBI
Washington, D.C
Billy Levin
Boys State
Anne Coleman
Girls State
Floyd Sherrod Jr
Richard Penn
Sherrod
Richard
Charlie Minton
Florence State Teachers College
Howard College
Meredith Woodall
Paul Stroud
Hill Woodard
Leonard Moody
Frank Whisenant
Red” Williams
D. E. Frederick
Jack Browning
J. B. Roser
Alvis Briscoe
George Perry
John Power
O. E. Burton
Elmer Ange
Ed Hembree
Lyons Hotel
Civitans
Dutton Rites Set Saturday for 78 Year Old Mrs Dutton
Funeral rites for Mrs. Delia Dutton age 78 are planned for Saturday at 10 A M in Union Hill Parkertown Lawrence County. She died Thursday at her Hart selle home. Survived by husband Beason Dutton a daughter Mrs Louie Austin Sheffield a son Obed Hart selle two sisters Mrs Nellie Reeves Trinity and Mrs Nannie Montgomery Belle Mina six grandchildren Burial in adjoining cemetery Highsmith of Moulton directing. Mrs Dutton native of Lawrence County lived in Morgan County four years.
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Delia Dutton
Lawrence County
Union Hill
Parkertown
Highsmith
Moulton
Dutton
Morgan County
London and Europe React to Korea War Struggles
British papers warn of prolonged Korea fighting while supporting the U S effort. London press cautioning 90 more days of tough battles. West German and Swedish outlets emphasize American bravery amid outnumbered forces and rising resolve of free nations.
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London
London Daily Express
Korea
Free World
America
Liberal News Chronicle
Brunswick
Sweden
Aftonbladet
Change Sought for Omaha Resident's Name
July 14 report notes Deco Miadenovich seeking district approval to change his name to Dan Miadenovich. The article records the requested legal action and the involved local officials.
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Omaha
Deco Miadenovich
Dan Miadenovich
Lawmakers clash over reapportionment and finances in DeKalb county
DeKalb county lawmakers quote disputes over constitutional or statutory pay authority as the legislature adjourns without future appropriations. Anti reapportionment members threaten to block new funding while some call for no further sessions. Governor decries political maneuvering and cites candidates' pressure to delay action.
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DeKalb County
Carmichael
House
Norman Haris
Morgan
Rules Committee
Folsom
Gordon Persons
Senate Rejects VOA Increase and Plans New Weapons Boost
The Senate rejected a 4 million dollar increase in Voice of America funding as plans for a "campaign of truth" against Soviet propaganda move forward. A House-Senate atomic committee expects hydrogen bombs far stronger than A bombs, without Korea use hints. The panel dismissed Lodge calls to probe defense activities. The finance committee froze a House tax cut bill. Air Force to charter 63 four engine transports for a Far East air lift, likely from West Coast bases.
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Ial
Senate
Voice of America
Senate-House Atomic Committee
United States
Japan
Senator Lodge
R-Mass
Congress
Johnson
Tydings
Far East
Army man speaks on ground conditions and progress
A soldier describes fatigue and wet socks while praising the unit's effort against North Korean forces. He notes initial advantages, acknowledges rough conditions, and stresses that progress takes time, comparing current efforts to past wars and emphasizing determination.
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Bataan
Communists launch full scale attack on Kum river line
Night fighting and artillery barrage indicate a major Reds effort to breach the Kum river line guarding Taejon. U S forces and South Korean police respond with air strikes and curfews as the crossing area is hit. Reinforcements and overnight risks loom in the river crossing.
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Kum River
Taejon
Kongju
MacArthur
34Th
Tion
Kaskaskia’s Vanishing Fate Tied to Ohio River
The Illinois settlement of Kaskaskia founded around 1700 was gradually eroded by the Ohio River and disappeared in 1910, marking an early 20th century loss of a historic town.
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Kaskaskia; Ill
Local Hospital Discharges and Weather Report
Mrs Victor L Compton Union Grove 1 discharged from Baugh Wiley clinic. H G Reithmaier 813 Vine Street dismissed from Decatur General hospital. Noon temperature 81 degrees and 85 for Thursday at 3 pm. TVA reports 78 degrees at 8 am and 0.25 inch rainfall in 24 hours. Baby Donald L Helms Eva 1 discharged from Decatur General hospital. Baby Jerry O Neal Hutto Hillsboro 2 discharged from Decatur General hospital.
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Victor L. Compton
Union Grove 1
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
H. G. Reithmaier
Vine Street
Decatur General Hospital
IVA
U.S
Weather Observer
TVA
Donald L. Helms
Lloyd Helms
Jerry O'Neal Hutto
Melvin Hutto
Hillsboro 2
Agriculture Dept Tests Sprays to Speed Apple Ripening
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is experimenting with chemical sprays to accelerate the ripening of apples, exploring potential methods for faster harvests.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Bible School Postponed Moves to July 17 Opening
The daily vacation Bible school at Austinville Church of God was postponed from July 10 to Monday July 17 at 9 30 a.m. The program runs two weeks each weekday from 9 30 to 11 30 for all ages starting with three year olds. Activities include Bible stories nature studies music handicraft and recreation with prepared teachers and helpers.
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Austinville
Mrs. Clara Berberger Celebrates 90th Birthday
Chicago notes Mrs. Clara Berberger marked her 90th birthday yesterday at a North Side bungalow party. She paused painting the porch to attend as guest of honor, with 12 great grandchildren among the guests and a cake crowded with candles.
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Chicago
Clara Berberger
North Side
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
McComsey
Mr. Kizziah
Woodall’s
J. L. Appling
R. W. Dodson Jr
E. L. Parker
H. M. Singleton
M. G. Smith
R. E. Blackburn
G. L. Goforth
Hecaturs Diart
Bible School
Kurfees
H. L. Reeves
Eighth Ave
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General Motors
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Oldsmobile
BUICK
Cadillac
DELCO
General Motors Acceptance Corporation
Kennedy Motor CO
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