Korean War Front Battles Stop North Korean Push
MacArthur reported two major North Korean drives near Taejon and along the Kum River. American and South Korean forces repelled the assaults with support from Fifth Air Force and Superforts striking deep into Korea. U.S. and Australian airpower claimed hundreds of enemy tanks trucks and rail cars damaged while ground forces held key positions amid heavy fighting.
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William Fatmae
E Korea
Walton H
Eighth Army
Korea
Taejon
U. S
Seoul
Chungju
MacArthur
Yongdok
U. S. Fifth Air Force
Chechon
Ongdok
South Teans
Fifth Air Force
Yechon
21St Regiment
U. S. Artillery
I. R
Kum River
Associated Press
R. Moore
Samgyo
McArthur
Nonsan
Kongju
38Th Parallel
Kum
Stalin Continued From Page One
A foreign ministry note discusses Stalin’s movements and visits, mentioningAllahabad and implications for U.S. and British goals. The brief notes publication details of the note and its diplomatic context.
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Allahabad
U.S
Foreign Ministry
Ofi
Markets Farm Markets in Decatur
Cotton Middling 36c strict low 34c. Cottonseed per ton 45.00. Broilers 25c delivered. Hens heavy 18c. Hatching eggs 80c per dozen. Yellow corn ear 1.49 shelled 1.55. Corn basis 10 percent moisture. No. 2 new wheat onion free 2.14. No. 2 new oats onion free 69c. Other grains basis 13 percent moisture.
Wall Street Slips as Losses Spread Across Market
The stock market opened weak with declines around 1 to 2 a share and most names closing lower. Trading was slow with about 1.6 million shares changing hands as investors fretted over higher taxes and tighter controls.
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William D. Horgan
New York
Poultry Market Firm as Demand Outstrips Supply
USDA North Georgia live poultry market reports a very firm market with demand exceeding available supplies. Host dressing plants indicate stock shortfalls. no heavy fryers noted. Prices paid FOB farm this morning for broilers and fryers across all weights run 30-33 cents, mainly 31-32 cents.
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Poultry
Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Cotton futures surge on limit move and CCC sale bid
In New York on July 17 cotton futures rose the daily trading limit as aggressive buying and stop loss coverage supported prices. The market cited Korean news and expectations of higher next year acreage, with the CCC set to open bids on July 18 for 1948 pooled cotton, signaling heavy bidding and a first sale since July 10 forecasts.
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New York
Pri
Nashville Livestock Prices Rise on Steers Hogs and Sheep
Nashville Tenn July 17 The Federal State Departments of Agriculture reports cattle numbers 1 600 with steers heifers and cows active and steady Bulls up 50 or more. Priced by class with steers and heifers 23.00 27.50, top 30.00. cows 13.00 17.25, bulls 23.00 25.00. stockers 22.00 25.00. calves 28.00 31.00 for good and choice. Hogs about 25 higher with 180 250 lb. 24.25. 140 170 lb. 22.00 22.25. sows 17.50 18.50. Sheep steady with 25.00 26.00 springers and 18.00 24.00 common lambs.
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Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Departments O Agriculture
Markets at a Glance New York July 17
Stocks moved lower in a slow decline with selective buying in rails and cotton storage in Chicago. Wheat firm on mill buying and export sales while corn stays steady aided by strength in other cereals. July futures weak with gains around 25 cents, cattle steady to 50 cents lower.
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New York
Bostle
Rails
Chicago
Over Six Inches Of Rain Falls In 48 Hours Citywide
The TVA reports 6.08 inches of rain for the weekend in Decatur with 2.81 inches on Sunday. TVA officials note the heavy rainfall is unusual and record a 3.27 inch Saturday drizzle as part of the 48 hour total. The city faces flooding risks and local advice focuses on safety.
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Decatur
T.V.A
Coffee prices rise four to five cents a pound
New York July 17 The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co raises prices on its coffee brands by four to five cents per pound effective today. Company officials cited market costs as the reason for the increase.
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New York
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Pilot recalls jet raid over Korea battle lines
Aboard an F-80 jet over Taejon and the Kum river, Lt. Tidwell leads a four-jet flight with passenger reporter Tom Lambert. They engage targets near Chongju Tangyang and Punggi Yongju, firing rockets and machine guns as tanks and trucks are hit.
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Tidwell
Wayne
Radcliff
Chongju
Tangyang
Han River
Punggi
Yongju
Tank Shop
Colonel vows to return to front after injury
A wounded colonel described intense crossfire with Reds approaching from both river flanks. He said trucks packed, orders to scatter, and he and his men fought back until he was hit. Despite evacuation orders he insisted he would go back to fight, dismissing plans to go to the United States. An orderly cautioned evacuation papers, but the colonel repeated his resolve.
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United States
Mrs Earl Watson At Home On Ninth Street South
Friends report Mrs Earl Watson is at her residence located at 403 Ninth Street South.
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Earl Watson
Ninth Street South
Voting Record of Alabamians Given
Alabama members of congress are listed by vote on recent roll calls in Washington. Senate actions include confirmation of Sumner Pike 55 to 24 with Hill and Sparkman for. FEPC debate limit motion with Sparkman against. Truman reorganization resolution defeated 249 to 71. passage of the export bank guarantee bill 195 to 151. Names Sparkman Hill noted.
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Washington
Alabama
Congress
Senate
Sumner T. Pike
Maine
Atomic Energy Commission
Hill and Sparkman
de- St Vos Tees
Sparkman
Truman
U. S
Five Pilots Return Home After Flight
In a dampened celebration the five pilots shed their gear and headed home after the flight. The scene ended with no feed or further results available.
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Dougherty
Congress Hall Docket Includes Electoral College Abolition Bid
The House plans to drop two controversial measures before tackling arms aid, including a proposed constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college if ratified by 36 states. Also on the table is a crackdown bill to detain deportable aliens, dubbed the concentration camp bill by opponents. Senate weeks focus on General Appropriation and social security harmonization. Government officials anticipate Truman’s message on steel controls, credit curbs, and possible tax increases to fund defense.
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House
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Truman
Enator Gillette
Iowa
Bond Set for Van Jones in Memphis Slaying Case
Van Jones, 22, charged with first degree murder in the Willie Jarmon slaying, reportedly confessed. Bond set at 5,000 by Judge Isaac Johnson. Memphis runaways housed in Athens. Morgan, Limestone, and nearby counties report multiple arrests for drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and related offenses.
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Memphis
Bond
van Jones
Reek Negro
Willie Jarmon
George Byars
Jones
Isaac Johnson
Morgan County
Decatur
Moulton
Courtland
Town Creek
Athens
Cullman
Tax and war spending nibble at Truman plan
Discussion centers on tax increases to fund expanded war spending. A tax bill tied to the house increased corporation tax appears likely, with excise cuts approved. The plan may include a withholding tax on dividends to ensure taxable income, alongside anti inflation controls under wartime powers.
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Armed Services
Mr. Truman
House
Rescuers Move After Mine Fire Discovery
Rescuers worked through the day after a mine fire was found with no immediate reports. Relatives and children of missing men waited near the mine entrance as crews sought air zones and valves. Auguston, a widow, leaves four others with spouses and children while doctors stood by with rescue equipment.
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Page
Nee Fm
Auguston
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