Tank Led Invaders Surge Past River Defense Line
Tank led assault across the Naktong defense line near Chungne Yong as Reds push seven miles east of the river. US 21st Infantry suffers casualties in heavy fighting. Taegu becomes key, with Waegwan river crossing and armored units involved in the action. MacArthur reports no change in the South Korean situation as bombardment and counterattacks unfold amid evolving maps and estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belman Morin
Tokyo
Naktong
Chungne Yong
21Th Infantry
MacArthur
North
Waegwan
Tweda
Eighth Army
sNiedar
Ture
Trege
Trego
Agok
U.S
GOP Talks Mobilization Split in Senate Conference
Senate Republicans, divided over home front mobilization, met to discuss a proposed administration backed plan. Leaders in the party argued over whether a majority stance would bind the minority as amendments to control measures and price caps faced floor votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Washington
Senate
Senator Lyes
RNY
GOP
Trumes
Acarce Industri
Voice
Te Lala
Triaman
Maybank
D-Sc
Contractors Inspecting Rucker Bid for Reconditioning Posts
Contractors surveyed the Rucker post today as part of bid preparations for rebuilding the post buildings. The port commander Cal Henry Gauit announced bids will be filed with the Mobile District Engineers, with work to proceed once contracts are awarded. Employment offices in Dothan Enterprise and Ozark continue taking civilian applicant files for Rucker posting. no on post applications are being accepted. Details on troop numbers and initial arrival timing were not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cano Rucker
Enatp
Cal Henry Gauit
Mobile District Engineers
Dothan
Enterprise
Ozark
AES
Rackersink
Veriy
Veneer Mill Razed in Headland Blaze
Headland fire destroyed the veneer mill late at night. Fire Chief Robert Expy reported the scene with ruins smoldering. Dothan Fire Chief Floyd Harris and crew aided but the building burning out. Dry kiln and adjacent structures were damaged. cause and final damage estimates unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hand
Robert Expy
Tilt
Dothan
Floyd Harris
Cightera
Cretuan
Harris
City Commission Moves to Block Rezoning Plan
City Commissioners notified of court action to halt a proposed rezoning around the West Matt Cherokee Avenue intersection. They approved borrowing 36000 to cover current expenses and an 11796 appropriation to the Board of Education for repairs and programs. plans for Negra playground facilities and a white recreation park progress with drawing work. A public hearing on proposed zoning amendments was set, with court-ordered stay delaying adoption. Moore Handley Hardware quoted the lowest bid for transformers and electrical items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commissionace
Renalun
Reday
Srmed
Wem
Citemt
West Matt
Cherokee Avenue
Othan
Board of Education
FB. J. Ford
Parks
Charles M. Graves
Dathan
White Recreation Park
Im —Brennan
Xexrs
Rharch Group
Lave
Negras
Ford van Tnstene
Graver
Negra Park
Saa
Ford
Aso
John Adkins
Jimmy Thrower
Entian Cupils
D. C. Halstead
TLB
Saliba Brothere
Asa
Moore-Handley Hardware Company
Birmatughsam
Sever Transformers S
Faeth Pleetricaty
5000 Coal Men Join Ore Union In TCI Walkout
In Birmingham 5000 coal miners joined an Ore Union walkout backed by the CIO United Steelworkers in simultaneous strikes. Production halted at multiple mines and quarries as workers demanded job retention measures and wage increases. Company spokesmen condemned the action as a violation of policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TCI
U. S. Steel Obsidiary
William Mitch
United Mine Worker District
Sitike
CIQ United Steelworkers of America
Gur
Itegst
Roe Fan
Dintrich
CIO
United Steelworkers of America
Birmingham
Pullman-Standard Air Manufacturing Company
Resgerer
Eirike
Atlantic Hurricane Stalls In Open Area
MIAMI AP reports the Atlantic hurricane stalls about 800 miles from Miami with winds near 190 mph around its center. Forecaster Grady Norton says the storm has halted and will likely drift and intensify, with uncertain future movement. A Navy hurricane hunter gleaned data this morning. no land impact expected, shipping advised to take precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MIAML
Atlanie
Miami
Grady Norton
Miam
Norton
Keesler Processing Air Force Reservists in Southeast Region
Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi Mississippi has begun processing 1000 nonvoluntary reservists from eight states every ten days. The group comprises personnel from Mississippi Louisiana Texas Alabama Arkansas Oklahoma Georgia and Keesler is under the 34th Air Force Headquarters at Robbins Air Force Base Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Miss.apy
Keesler Air Force Base
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Alabama
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Georgia
Keesler
Air Force Reserve
34Th Air Frere
Robbins Air Force Base
Marsetta
Peanut Crop Research Promises Safer Peanut Futures
Alabama Polytechnic Institute hosted a three state research briefing on reducing peanut crop risks. Officials toured a $40,000 laboratory and heard of a $22,000 Georgia Florida Alabama Peanut Association grant. The program aims to improve seed quality selection, storage, and processing to lessen farmers’ gamble with peanuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Bapenscht Ruye
Alabama Polytechnic
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Apis Agricultural Experiment Station
API
Ralph B. Craughon
M. J. Funchess
Coyt Wilsas
Hite Sears
Threat Of Walkout By U S Railroaders Holds Despite Talks
Washington sources report continued White House efforts to avert a nationwide railroad strike as talks with John R. Steelman proceed. Union leaders claim progress but say no pay cut loss and a 40 hour week remain key demands for train men, conductors, and yard workers. Meetings extended beyond today as both sides seek a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Walker Washington
White House
Coil
John R. Steelman
Trauma
W. B. Kennedy
Brothershood of
RO. Bugden
Order of
Four Rowl
Steelman
Rariondal
Kennedy
Princess Elizabeth Welcomes Third In Line Crown
A baby girl born at Clarence House near Buckingham Palace becomes third in line to the British throne, following Prince Charles and Princess Elizabeth’s eldest. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were present as crowds gathered outside to cheer the newly born infant weighing in at birth time 10:35 a.m. GMT. The official name and title will be announced later, likely at Buckingham Palace within four to six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Elizabeth
Palace
Harles Whiting Wondon
A. Princebeth
Prince
Philip
Joe
Prince Charles
Clarence House
Buckingham
Paree
Elizabeth
Phil
Margaret
Inia
the At
Royal Tarth
Laarence House
London
Clarente House
Buckingham Palace
UN Council Battlers Propose Study To End Korea War
In Lake Success a UN Security Council session weighed a plan by Indian delegate Sir Benegal N. Rau for a six member non permanent group to study all peace proposals and report by a set date. Western powers welcomed the idea. the Soviet bloc raised objections to seating a South Korean delegate and to Council rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Benegal N. Rau
Rau
Korea
France
Britain
United States
Russia
Counci
Juob A. Malik
Mark
Jean Chanvel
Maik
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Arne Sunde
Malik
U. S. Senate
Marshall
Security Council
Hal
Cour’cil
Board Of Revenue Adjourns Again Awaiting Friday Session
Houston County Board of Revenue ends a long adjourned session and plans to reconvene Friday at 9:30 am. Dawsey's injunction case against buying a county tractor continues, with bids opened under an Alabama dealer, Williams. The board will consider bid specifications to keep the field open and address related county road equipment concerns. The Dothan Chamber of Commerce directors also meet tomorrow at 10 am to act on multiple items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat C. Faulk
Houston County Board of Revenue
Pour Tate
Robert Meadows
Pol i
Althhough H. C. Sumnerford
W. R. Dawssey
Dawsey
Summerford
Toad Machinery
Miller G. Willams — Machinery Co
LeTourneau
Alabama
Tournapull
Williams Company
Davey
Eac
Williams
Iisy
W. P. Caltowne
Suel
Carrevelt Ban
AE C
C. Parley
Tia
Dothas Coanbee of Commerce
Sheriff Reports Death of Penitent Inmate in Jail
Bavannar Ga dispatch notes Sheriff Harti¢ will confer with the British Embassy in Washington to appraise an elderly inmate who died penniless in jail. No indication the man known as Grampa Outbould was wealthy. he had been held on a lunacy warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavannar
William C. Harti
Washington
Alabama Solons Approve Recess For Nine Weeks
Alabama legislators recessed for nine weeks until October 10 while a reapportionment committee studies needs. The 12-member panel, led by Rep. Earl McGowin, will report back with findings. Administration backers and Lt. Gov. Inter, House Speaker Beck, and Gov. Patterson support the move amid contested reapportionment debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama
Legislatire
Senate
James E. Palsom
Earl McGowin
Sutler County
J. C. Inter
House
W. M. Beck
DeKulty
Inger
George Quarles
Dallas
Preston Clayton
Harbour
James $. Coleman
Greene
Guy Hardwick
Houston
Noble Russell
Morgan
James B. Allen
Etowa Beck
J James Adams
Jefferson
Pelhart Merrill
Cleburne
J. J. Benford
Marshall
B. L. Roverte
Etowah
W. W. Garrett
Monroe
MelGowin
Quarles
Clayton
Coleman
McGowin
Legislative Reference Service
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Hearing Scheduled In Slaying Of Youth
Bay Minette Alabama AP reports a preliminary hearing set for Mrs Clarence Walters amid charges she conspired with her wealthy husband in the slaying of Rex Beech 18 and wounding of his brother Joe 21 The shooting stemmed from a neighborhood feud and involved Mrs Walters providing ammunition to her husband before the attack
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Minette
Ala
Husbad
Sehool
Clarence Waters
Rex Beech
Joe
Eri Taylor Wilking
Walters
Beech
Kenneth Cooper
Plane hits swimmer near airport in mishap
A small aircraft clipped a swimmer near the airport, sending her into the water. The pilot landed safely and the swimmer, identified as Mme Clemence Andecta, was taken to hospital for first aid. The other person involved also landed safely and received medical evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soblidadie
Clemence Andecta
Mme
Andeol
Congress weighs 1951 excess profits tax and new levies
Washington officials report tax writers studying a 1951 excess profits tax on high incomes and proposals for a national sales levy or transaction tax. Finance Chairman George and staff will also explore new excises on non essential goods to curb spending amid war inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. le Mate Washington
George
D-Ga
Finance Committee
Truman
Heey
D-Nc
George Feld
House
Congress
Peasion
39 Houston Countians Leave City For Pre-Induction Exams
Thirty nine Houston County men departed this morning for pre induction physicals at Montgomery Main Recruiting Station. They are the first group sent by the free draft board since reapportionment and include Jamin F Taxlor George T Kimbie Shellie Cook Thomas B Garrett John R Trawick James H Mulkey Janet A Benefield William Brooks Jr Dr Charles Askew HM Robinette Dewe forehand Lester Rollins John E Jeaniae Wynn Jr Bard K Wilson Jr Richard D Boonatt Odlibert Raynalds A Jacob L Grastma in E. Ieraneferred to Faewerde were Rex Farmer Me Kinley Moses Paul wa ae Tellier Weatherington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County Ten
Montgomery Main
Free Draft Board
Aapaatyy
Bynson
Ael
Jamin F. Taxlor
George T. Kimbie
Shellie Cook
Thomas BE. Garrett
John R. Trawick
James Hi. Mulkey
Janet A. Benefield
William 5 Brooks, Jr
Witie
Charles Askew
Robinette
Dewe
Orehand
Lester Rollins
John E Jeaniae H. Wynn
Bard K Wilson
Richard D. Boonatt
Odlibert Raynalds
Jacob L. Grastma
Faewearde
Rex Farmer
MeKinley
Moses Paul Wa
Tellier
Weatherington
Changes Announced In Draft Board Here
Resignation of a Houston County Draft Board member and appointment of new members were reported by Jay Lerks. Acting Chairman Henry C. Wilsee of Columbia, route two, and Blakely peeps recovering from a heart attack, with Mrs. Alta Hynson, clerk, noting slight improvement in WU Mams. Loanis Hi, Skipper of Cottonwood Totte, and Allin J. Register, 208 Suit act St, among those affected by the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Pew
Inera
Oe Ieee
Jay Lerks
Henry C. Wilsee
Columbia
Ft Tn 5
Blakely
Alta Hynson
Loanis Hi
Cottonwood Totte
Allin J. Register
Sui Act St
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Maye Bank
Ives
Taft #t Chic
Trea
Pendimk Academia
Allroup
Trumen
Fb Wapety Cong Bidding
Rucker
Air Company
Tennessee
Waassave Ait
Air Force
Bs ED Driggers
Irefgllt
Save Alpe Board of Revenue
Will Chack
Solons
Fuller Kimbrell
Fayette
Ee Batett
George Raad
Fabere
Aru
City
Bry
Ayaav
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