Yanks and Invaders Battle Near Chinju in Korean War
U S 24th Division recaptures hill positions northeast of Chinju and holds in a fierce clash eight miles northeast of Chinju near Pusan. General MacArthur says no gains by the enemy in 17 hours as U S forces fend off North Korean Sixth Division amid burning villages and near Kumchon and Chinja.
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Tokyo
Chinju
Pusan
Kumehian
MacArthur
U. S
Chinjut
Kamehon
U. S. Bist
Hemise
Vane No-Mnan
U.S. 24Th Division
Sore Janka
Mal Boyle
Boyle
Kunchon
Velp
Kumchon
Chinja
Aavericans
Krone Whey
Jeeta Taney
Soriva
County Borrows To Build Road
Houston County borrows 875,000 from Dothan banks to start paving the Ashford Columbus road and boost a dwindling general fund. The loan covers one fourth of total costs with state and federal shares later. federal pays half. Funds will be split among gasoline tax, county general fund, and prior payroll needs. Calhoun and Summerford accompanied to Montgomery for the action.
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George Whittington
Houston County Board of Revenue
Ashford-Columibur
Bumimertird
Montbonvery
Calhoun
Houston
Ahare
Howard Withonix
Wnty
Viext National Bank
Dothan Bank
Tris Company
Board of Revenue
Albert Logie
Logue
Summerford
Montgomery
County
Turle
Agslatant Findgl
Peer Ben Wolford
Department announces deferment policies for reservists
Washington sources report the Defense Department will soon publish a temporary deferment policy for National Guard and reservists called to federal duty. The plan will not apply to Selective Service status, and officials stress units do not guarantee exemptions while the armed forces seek to retain high skilled personnel across military and civilian roles.
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Washington
API
Defense
Missouri Senate nomination contested as Alhaon trails by ten thousand
In Missouri, State Senator Emery W. Alhaon backed by President Truman trailed by about 10 000 votes for the Democratic Senate nomination as 428 of 4 874 precincts reported Alli on led early but fell behind while out-of-state returns came in Republican Forrest C. Dormel easily won renomination and incumbents appeared to prevail.
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Associated Press
Emery W. Alhaon
Truman
Mulaal
Day
Democratic Senate
Contig
Alliyon
Valsss
Farmer US
Thomas C. Henwings, Jr
St. Lous
Forrest C. Dormel
The
American Legion
Seadle
Colmery
Lanidom
Kansas
Paul Aiken
John A. Potucel
West Virginia
Ruth D. Holt
House
Beln
Virginia
Rel Krum Vienna
Congress
Hughes
Sherman Tanks Enter Struggle In Korea
Sherman tanks charged into Korea in a two unit counterattack by US forces near Pusan and Civija as the 24th Division pressed a multipart offensive. American armor faced stiff Communist resistance in the Noth River Valley and surrounding hills while one group advanced toward strategic heights. reports described heavy artillery and mortar duels and attempts to reinforce the initial effort amid challenging weather and terrain.
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Osteru
Noth River
Aingricay
Mosan-Chimgu
Brue
Farmer
Senate backs Spain loan via Export-Import Bank amid Acheson opposition
In Washington, Secretary Acheson opposed a Senate move to fund a 160 million dollar Spain loan under ECA recovery plans. He argued funds should flow through normal channels and cited lack of progress toward a democratic Spain. McCarran's alternative of 190 million was rejected.
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Washington
Acheson
Senate
Ridec
Tle
Spain
Fxporttmport Bank
McCarran
D-New
Marshall Flan Funda
State Department
Ecopomle Hartiere
Birmingham's wet July sets record rainfall in 34 years
Birmingham experiences its wettest July in 34 years as rainfall totals reach 13.70 inches, 53 percent above normal, according to AP reports. The deluge highlights unusually high precipitation across the city during the month.
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Irmingham
Birmingham
Two Hurt In City Bus Truck Collision At Intersection
Two persons sustained minor injuries after a collision between a city bus and a small panel truck at South Andrews Lafayette Street. Foy Williams Devero and passenger Trudie Pitts were taken to a local hospital and dismissed. Franklin M. Sanders, bus driver, faced charges. the truck caught fire but firefighters extinguished it. Both Williams and Pitts reside in Dothan.
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South St. Andrews
Lafayette Street
Foy Willams Deyer
Wwupk
Mra
Franklin M. Sandera
Wiliame
Mex
Pitts
Dothan
Malik's Second Bid to Oust China From UN
Soviet delegate Malik resubmits effort to unseat the Chinese Nationalist at the UN Security Council. He criticizes U S actions in Korea and Indo China while trading barbs with Chinese delegates, as India’s Rau notes signs of renewed Russian presence. The session ends with Malik promising another meeting to press seating and agenda issues.
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A. J. Goldberg Lake
Beeten
Security Council
China
Sakeeb A. Malik
U.S
Korea
Indo-China
Philippines
Russia
Malik
Benegal
Rau
India
Ater
Noa
Malic
Tedeg
Warren R Austin
Dent Mailk
Two Bodies Found Near Parked Truck With Geneva License
In Atlanta a badly decomposed man and a woman were found beside a truck with a Geneva license. The man was identified as Doris Vernon Miller of Panama City Florida and Hartford Alabama license records tie him to a truck driver job. Police noted no identity for the woman and described injuries to the man as caused by a heavy blow. Authorities held two suspects in the investigation as the case unfolds.
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Atlanta
Fulton County
Doris Vernon Miller
Panama City
Florida
Lakeland
Fla
Warren Mathews
Fulton Gotinly
Mathews
Ford Beach
Alabama
Geneva County
T ‘Fulton
HLL
Hatcher
Rt 1
Hartford
B. B. Saramons
Biller
Jett Hartyford
Miller
Raycher
Cohnsbus
Bartisnd
Truman asks Congress for $5.0 billion tax boost to fund defense
President Truman sent a new letter urging rapid approval of a $5.0 billion tax increase to support U.S. defense against Communism. He outlined higher individual and corporate taxes and retained provisions from a prior $1 billion bill, while Congress debated an excess profits levy.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
America
George
Dga
Senate Finance Committee
Brewster
R-Me
Tian
Alabama Lawmakers Seek Special Session End
Alabama lawmakers prepared for a possible adjournment vote as the House delays action on a Senate approved adjournment amid a reapportionment fight. Rep Walter Given sought to force a rules committee meeting while the Senate weighs ending the session and the Supreme Court may weigh in on adjournment limits.
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Alabama
House
Jody
Senate
Tod
Walter Given
Dallas County
Givagn
Rules Committee
House Constitution and Elections Committee
James Atoms, Jr
Jefferson
Larry Dumas
Siso
Siatton
Supreme Court
4. C. Inter
Uch
Draft mixup puts Palestinian Arab in the spotlight
In Knoxville George Harb faced a draft mixup with Selective Service. Officials decided he was an alien not subject to the draft, after the draf beard noted the error. The case highlights a misclassification and procedural mix in wartime registration.
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Knoxville
George Harb
OB. Army
Drath
Draf Beard
Milstake
Senators Favor Hoarder Penalty
Senate committees approved penalties up to $10,000 and a year in prison for hoarders and black market operators as Congress pressed toward action on economic controls. A plan for broad credit controls and possible wage and price power for President Truman was debated, with Republicans pushing an alternative bill and other members seeking standby controls.
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William F. Arnogast
Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Truman
Senate Banking Committee
Msg
Federal Reserve System
Inger
Hep
Kunkel
R-Pa
Guard Forces Called Assigned To Camps
Four National Guard divisions and two combat teams were called up for active duty and assigned to training camps. Units include the 28th from Pennsylvania, 43rd from Connecticut, Vermont, and Rhode Island at Camp Pickett, the 16th from South Dakota to Camp Carson, the 218th from Tennessee to Fort Devens, and others listed with stations in California, Oklahoma, and Massachusetts.
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Washington
National Guard
Pennsylvania
Camp Atvervury
Edinburg
Ind
California
Camp Conk
Calif
Connachent
Vermont
Rhode Island
Camp Pickett
Vila
Oklahoma
Sap Polk
South
Dakota
Camp Carson
Colorado
Tennessee
Fort Devens
Ager
Mass
L. S. Williams Named Mayor of Cottondale
COTTONDALE Special L S Williams named mayor after city council meeting. Williams and council members W K Brextos and Lowel Leonard took office following their election last month. C E to continue as clerk with LC Crip Jackman to retain post. B Papa listed among attendees.
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Cottondale
Willams
Pew
Defander
W.K Brextos
Lowel Leonard
Eince
C. E
City Chert
Jackman
Ane Cclacar
B. Papa
Lad
Truman May Seek Rent Control Powers From Congress
Washington reports President Truman weighs asking Congress for blanket powers to restore rent controls where needed. Housing Expediter Tighe Woods reportedly sent recommendations to the White House and urged separate handling of rent reform from broader economic controls. Senator Sparkman supports trucking rent action separately, noting current law limits reimposition of controls in areas already freed from caps.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Tighe Woods
White House
Woods
Linical Communities
Sparkman
Ala
Senate
Focal Rent Advisory Board
City States Session On West Main Store After Buying Grader
City Commissioners set a special meeting for tomorrow to discuss a permit to build a store at West Main and Cherokee Streets amid rising objections. Today’s adjourned session announced plans and noted the purchase of a grading machine for 9 172.89. Planning Board will convene to review recommendations for final decision while objections to the project grow and permit funding stalls. an amendment to reclassify the site may be considered to restrict certain sales.
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ED Driggers
West Main and
Cherokee Streets
West Main
Cherokee Avenue
Priy
Fainance
Dothen
Wing Man Planning Board
Salton Bi
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Rede
Yechon
Sith Kereek
YoReduk
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Phive Fank
Geneva
Senators
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Tum
L. S. Williams
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