First Offensive By UN Forces 10 Miles Wide
American Marines and infantry launched their first offensive of the six week war, advancing four miles on the southern front near Pusan amid heavy North Korean artillery. The attack involved about 9,000 Americans and South Korean commandos, breaking a prior roadblock that stalled Pershing tanks. High U.S. officials voiced optimism as air forces pummeled Pyongyang and Wonsan, while field reports noted heavy Korean casualties and fierce resistance.
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Tokyo
America
Chindong
Tom Lambert
Reg Artillory
Dvark
Ik Tm
Red
Averell Harriman
S. Eighth Army
Ssth
Marine
U. S
Eighth Ave
Korea
Revs
Fifth Air Force
Epi
Rir
South Korea
Chinju
United States
Naktong River
Rusan
High Court Refuses Vote Contest Action
The Montgomery AP report states the Pate supreme Court refused to hear the vote contest, sending action back to Executive Committee. The court notified Creal and Ji Benea Simmone to file two remaining motions, including questions about erection tests and timing. Jurisdiction concerns involve Third Cengrematema District and Bay 2 primary procedures.
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Montgomery
Pate Supreme Court
Creal
Ji Benea Simmone
Oval
Walt
Cohen
Cammiiy Reais
Cengrematema
Ne Wena
Legaliog
Bay
Four Appointments Opposed By Senators
A Washington report notes four presidential appointments face Senate opposition this week amid Democratic and Republican dissent. Virginia senators Byrd and Robertson oppose Hutchinson of Richmond, while other nominees draw friction over qualifications and political alignment.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Reno
Eneh
Bey
Fensters Byrd
Roberton
Virginia
A. Hutchuxon
Richmond
Wutehingon
Byrd
Robertson
Parent
Tan
Rowledy
Demorratin Nation
Mulohingon
Vutrhinada
Tenman
George the
Nell Andrews
Jadae
Ted
Andrews
Gillette
Town
Ginttesean Handilr Switzee
Gilleuse
Caid Switzer
ReMichy
Frank E. Mook
Michigan
Willian M
Mim and
Russell
Georgia
Carrall O. Switzer
Sena- Gillette
Judiciary
Contir
Two Killed in Wiregrass Traffic Accidents
Wiregrass area sees two traffic deaths with multiple injuries. Talbotton resident Miner 88 and St. Augustine, Florida worker York 24 died after cars overturning on Hartford Highway near Mothan and near Denver Creek. York’s seven year old daughter Ann Patricia survived, Miner’s kin in Ohio contacted.
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Ao Eerl D. Miner
Talbotion
Filman York
St. Augustine
Miner
Apergtar
Talbotton
Hartford Highway
Mothan
We Office
Chara Romeo
A. Renaud
Jee Cef
York
Florida Highway Department
Bamy
Injaries
J. D. Wilkerton
Blackmon Curve
Ozark
Ann Patricia
Dothan Hospital
Trouston County
Plorsia
Talbottan
W. A. Norris
Penaud
Denver Creek
Dothan
Norris
A. F Mason
Tragedy at Fairfield B-29 crash kills 17
A crippled B-29 exploded after takeoff at Fairfield-Suisun Air Base California killing 17 Air Force personnel and injuring many more. Brig Gen Robert F Travis among the dead. eight survived from the 20 aboard as bombs and fuel ignited, with a trailer camp nearby sustaining damage and fears of greater loss.
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Fairfield - Suisun
Calif
Air Force
Robert F. Travis
Finror
State Lawmaker Bennett Dies of Heart Attack in Alabama
Rep Tarvey W Bennett aged 46 died of a heart attack in Jacksonville Alabama He would have celebrated his faith birthday tomorrow He served a second term in the State Legislature and did not seek reelection for 1951 Funeral services were set for 1 0 pm at Mirat Baptist Church Anniston He headed a dairy business that supplied Fort McClellan during World War II He is survived by his wife Mary Oliver three sons and a daughter The funeral will be attended by a committee from the House including Reps Howell DeThour Roberts Kyser Lennura Talladega Pothim Merri Cleburne and J Monroe Mitchell Cherokee
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Jacksonville
Ala
Tarvey W. Bennett
Bennett
Lo Pom
Anniston
Catoun Canty
Fort McClellan
Mary Oliver
Mouse Mada
Reps
John Howell
DeThour
PF. E Roberts
Etowah
Kyser
Lennura
Talladema
Pothim Merrl
Cleburne
J. Monroe Mitchell
France Pledges Five Billion For Rearming
France announced a three year rearmament plan to deter Communist aggression and align with Britain and the United States by stationing a sufficient number of divisions in Continental Europe. The government said France will spend about 5.71 billion dollars, with military spending rising from 429.1 million francs to 500 million francs the next year, equating to roughly two percent of national income. The program aims to equip the army with 15 new divisions under a unified Western command and a shared pool of resources for efficiency. Britain outlined a similar three year defense investment.
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Paris
France
Britain
United States
Europe
Nis
Feenee
Truman
Denmark
Norway
Three Floats Bought For Festival Parade and Other Deals Pending
Floats Committee chaired by Lloyd Green reports the sale of three parade floats for the October Peanut Festival with at least eight additional deals in progress. Floats are ordered by Hedstrom Union Company First National Bank and Dathan Auto Dealers Association with many merchants clubs and firms planning entries. Entries may be funded or sponsored by groups with a $50 entrance fee, construction to emphasize safe trailer design and sponsor styling, up to 25 floats expected.
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Ally Ellard
Lloyd Green
Ane
Hedstrom Union Company
First National Bank
Dathan Auto Dealers Associstian
Life Underwriters Association
Green
Eta Kelme
Met
Elea
Rabbi Samuel Gup and Mrs Gup Leave For Chicago
Rabbi Samuel M. Gup and Mrs Gup departed this afternoon for Chicago where he will serve as rabbi of Congregation B'nai Jehoshua. He previously led congregations in Columbus Ohio and Mobile before joining Temple Emanuel in Dothan last September 9.
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Samuel M. Gup
Gup
Chicago
Congregation
B'nai Jehoshua
Columbus
Ohio
Mobile
Dothan
Tempie Emanuel
Fie
Dothag Bas
Bitin Choven
Solons undecided on way of giving power to Truman
President Truman seeks broad powers to combat inflation with wage and price controls and rationing. Congress weighs how to grant authority, House delaying a mandatory automatic provision while Senate Banking Committee speeds mobilization and the tax bill. The dispute centers on when and how to use controls without triggering political misuse.
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Solons
Truman
William F. Arbogast
Washington
Congress
Banking
House
Senate
Acarce
Senate Banking Committee
Rightfell of & Home
Wares Aid
DA Boers
Wino
May- Dank
Drc
Boarkman
D-Ale
Bhut
Lyndon Johnson
D-Tex
Lam
Rep. Ree
House Armed Service Committee
Geo
Dga
Senate Finance Committee
Six Legislators Will Be Elected in Alabama Tomorrow
In Alabama six more legislature seats will be chosen in special elections across five counties. Two Senate seats and four in the House will be filled by Democratic nominees nominated by county committees. Official results must be certified by county probate judges and announced by the governor and Secretary of State Sybil Fool within 19 days. The timing allows possible seating at Wednesday’s session. one candidate from Marshall County may miss the 1891 term.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Senate
House
Sybil Fool
Cgty Weathers
Marshall County
Weathers
Folsom
Horace T. Armstrong
Jackson County
Thomas A. Johnston
Mobile
Moble
Marshall
Jackson
JA. Cronk
Bullock
Frank Hardy
Dallas Armstrong
Sydney Prieger
Chinese shells hit British freighter near Hong Kong
Chinese batteries fired on the British freighter Hantasang near Hong Kong, wounding two officers. The attack occurred about 13 miles south of the city in the same area as yesterday’s strike on the American freighter Steel Rover. Chief Engineer Alexander Brown and Third Officer A Nelson were injured and taken to hospital in Faft condition.
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Hong Kong
Hangsang
Alexander Brown
Pitinehry
Scotland
A. Nelson
Hong, Kong
Army confirms 2,616 Korean War casualties total
Washington AP reports the Army confirmed 2,616 war casualties, limited to Army personnel, with 1,590 wounded and 313 killed or missing. Officials stressed families will be informed only after verification, and casualty totals may adjust as fronts stabilize and records update.
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Washington
Thore Caruflex
Far East
Korea
Dilamnist Drew
Ae Army
the Army
Vaid
Pearson
Artis’s
Desdies Carnusky
Idaho Democrats To Pick Choice In Senate Race
Idaho Democrats name candidates for two U S Senate seats amid national focus on Idaho races. Former senator D Ward Chalk and incumbent Glen Taylor face criticisms over alleged ties to Communist fronts. Connecticut and Arkansas also hold primaries and conventions amid a broad, quiet midterm campaign across states.
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Associated Press
Glen Taylor
Henry A. Wallace
Idaho
Sena
Nebraska
Connecticut
Senate
Atate
North Carolina
Inis
Taylor
Iblitan
D. Ward Chark
House
Arkentas Democrats
Ermat Adame
Omaha
Terry Carpenter
Scottsbluff
Korea
Ye Korea
Avention
Mcbfahon
Conn
Myers
Pai
Minon Weady
Ohie
Cavehart
Ind
Onlpnper
Town
Southeast Alabama counties set draft quotas for October
Selective Service Director Ernest Mews announced that Alabama’s October draft quota targets 100 men. Southeast Alabama counties listed quotas include Barbour 40, Coffee 43, Covington 70, Dale 2, Geneva 40, Coffee 40, Geneva 8, and Pike 33, with dates pending further details.
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Alabama
Selective Service
Ernest Mews
Monterey
Howell
Barbour
Covington
Date
Geneve
Beery
Tom
Pile
Wiregrass Hog Show Committee Meeting Notice
A Dothan area Chamber of Commerce meeting outlines a subcommittee appointment to draft hog show rules. Attendees include Richard Ramsey A Womack Clark Rudder J Meck Yaris and other locals, with the event slated for a January 17 gathering.
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Dothan Asia Ber of Commerce
Oltien
Jeane Vorrester
Com Eunnoarnen
Richard Ramsey
A. Womack
Clark Rudder
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North Korea
Army Reserve Unit
al Hointon
Lisbavr
High Court
By Jack Bell
California Field
Rave
Lupe
Festival Parade
Ave
ARMY
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