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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1948

Page

7

American Soldier Killed in Korean Border Ambush

An American enlisted man was killed and another wounded in a border ambush by fighters in civilian clothing 400 yards inside the American zone near Kaesong, North Korea. The attackers fled after firing grenades and small arms as five soldiers advanced. Names of casualties withheld. Syngman Rhee was chosen as first president of the new Korean government.

Seoul North Sore U. S. Army Kaesong Meena Pore Eaen United Korea Syngman- Rhee

Last of Builders in Mobile Strike Go On Job After Pay Hikes

About 4,000 building construction workers resumed work in Mobile Alabama after a seven week stoppage. The painter and bricklayers were the last to sign on joining AFL unions in the back to work movement. Wage increases ranged from 10 cents an hour for laborers to 25 cents for plasterers plumbers lathers and bricklayers. Other crafts returned to work last Friday.

Mobile Ala AFL

Western Allies face tough choices over Berlin crisis

Washington reports indicate America Britain and France may seek forceful measures to counter the Soviet blockade of Western Berlin. The plan involves sanctions possibly via the United Nations or direct action, aiming to squeeze Moscow without immediate war.

Washington America Britain France Berlin Russia United Nations Democratic Bloc Peace Organization Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Hague London Times Europe Czechoslovakia Germany Austria Reich Russi Moscow

Flight of Czech General to U S Zone Confirmed

U S Army in Frankfurt confirms that Gen Antonin Bohumil Hasal deputy chief of staff of the Czechoslovak army has fled into the American zone of Germany. An Army spokesman said Hasal will be brought to Frankfurt for an interview with news officials.

Frankfurt Germany U. S. Army Antonin Bohumil Hasal Hasal News

Tokuda Attack Prompts Japanese Labor Drive Rumor

Ryuichi Tokuda, Communist leader, survived a dynamite bottle attack at a Saga City rally. Ichiro Koga, 27, a coal miner, threw the device, injuring Tokuda with minor wounds as the crowd fled. Observers credit Allied forces for preventing a larger purge.

Tokyo Ryuichi Tokuda MacArthur Japan Tokuda Saga City Kyushu Ichiro Koga

Crackdown on State Night Clubs Outlined by Licenses Official

Liquor Administrator Frank Bunkley convened inspectors to plan a statewide crackdown on disorderly night clubs. After a Montgomery grand jury reported rowdiness near local venues, Bunkley warned roadhouse operators at yesterday’s board meeting to run their establishments decently or risk losing beer and liquor licenses.

Montgomery Frank Bunkley Bunkley Cli Goateerage Ee ABC

Regulation warns inspectors to enforce operator mandata

He told inspectors to call operators attention to the mandate personally. The regulation provides penalties for disorderly operation.

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