Heav y Blast Tokyo Reports Largest North Korea Bombing
AP dispatch describes a massive second heaviest air raid on North Korea centered on Chongjin and nearby industrial hubs. Ninety eight hundred bombs pounded the port and Mitsubishi Iron Works while U S jets targeted rail yards and commu nications. Air force pilots reported fireballs and molten metal streaks as the attack focused on industrial targets within striking distance of the Russian and North Korean border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Chonedin
Ie Pyree
Bie Plerere
Changjin
Mitsubishi Iron ‘Works
Trembung
U.S
Vross
Max Destor
Fifth Air Force
U.S. Mustang
Gal D
Air Force Experia
Resistance Easing Report From Korean Front
Washington briefing notes mixed signals on North Korean resistance with officials saying fighting is easing in some sectors while still stiff in others. Report cites Nak Tong River bulge and Taeeu area as easing fronts, and notes UN forces with US troops advancing near Inchon and the island Tokchokida aiding landing efforts.
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Washington
Korwitz
Naktong
Taeeu
United States Trops
Navy
United Nations
Tokchokida
Inchon
Seoul
Four Miley
Car theft mêlée ends with mayor’s car returned
Mayor Grover Ray’s car was borrowed from a fold highway patrol area Friday night. In about three minutes the dispatch was canceled as officers began a rapid search for the vehicle. The mayor and his family observed the incident, and a thorough search followed before the car was recovered.
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Heron
Grover Ray
Cers
Mayor Ray
Uther
American Base Shelled By Invader's Artillery
United Nations forces attacked the east coast anchor of the Korean front as North Korean artillery shelled a base for the second time. Red forces massed near Taegu and Chinju while a bold push from Pohang-Kigye threatened the area. American and South Korean troops countered with coordinated strikes along a nine mile stretch toward Kigye and Taegu.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Taegu
Chinju
Pyongyang
Pohang
Kigye
I Pohang-Kigye
Kunwi
U.S. Eighth Army
Dus
Unid
Pohang-Kigye
Troops Arrival Near Rucker Camp Pending Contingent Influx
Third Army officials at Fort McPherson Atlanta report the arrival of nondivisional combat troops at Camp Rucker near Daleville expected around September 15. Reactivation was ordered August 9 by Army Secretary Frank Pace. Preparations and job openings across three employment offices in Alabama aim to staff the personnel needs with local workers and veterans.
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Rucker
Third Army
Ft. MaPherson
Atlanta
Army
Frank Pace
Mobile District Engineers Office
IL Wan
Rucket
Crvitian
Te Ang
Alabama
Jawat Service
Dothan
Eng
Manaytis
AES
Hthawe Beanen
Velerane
Asher Vet
Jeans
Fareer Guveriniedr
Meury Gantt
Lemall Groupe
ARS of
Wie
Wusale
Daleville
Dotian
Air Force plans major fighter and bomber expansion
Washington report says the Air Force intends a large increase in fighters and strategic bomber groups. Four to nine fighter groups will deploy to St Tinmboul and then to Dynary by 1983, while BSH groups rise from three to nine and medium bomber groups grow from two to about sixteen, giving a total of 29 or 21 strategic bomb groups.
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Washington (P
Air Force
Trans
Preont
St Tinmboul
Dyrary J
Mathon
Methodists To Move Into New Building
First services in the new First Methodist Church will be held today though the main auditorium is unfinished Pastor Dr George Kerrin says services will be conducted in the social or fellowship hall with seating for about 300 until the auditorium is ready The old Forler Street church will host services until completion and the new building is expected to be ready for full occupancy by Otto
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First Methodist
George Kerrin
Forler Street
Otto
Rain and Lightning Spark Busy Fire Day in City
Rain aided some areas while a storm lashed Dothan causing multiple fire alarms. Lightning struck four people at a plant, damaged wiring, and knocked out power and air conditioning at several locations including Oscar's Sandwich Shop. Emergency crews responded to residential fires and an oil stage blaze as residents reported varying rainfall amounts and ongoing threat of more storms.
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Suick
Ds Ua Kathosny Seluone
Wil
Dothan Ol Mill Company No. 2
King Street
Dothan
Seven Ay
Oscar
West Crawsford Street
C. L. Coline
West Man Street
Quenpantx
North Park
Oll
Park Avenue
O'Einck
South Bell Street
Floyd Maris
Negra
Har
Maston Hawk
Muncipar J
Amentown
Dethan
Ashford
Vicksburg
Primaries Near For Nominations In House Races
Primary voters in New York and Delaware set nominations as Republicans and Democrats weigh House runs. Key contests include Serrlingale versus Young in New York and Donavan facing a coalition challenge in an intense statewide field. Wyoming and other states select gubernatorial and House nominees in upcoming conventions.
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Marold Oliver Washington
Swesnay ‘Py
New York
Curiesty
Delaware
Boggs
Texas
House
W. Serrlingale
Vileran
Fence Armed Services Committee
Jon Young
Corning
Cole
Bidwin A. Mall
Mt Binghamton
Key
Clarence
Kilburn
Malone
Charles Kleiaberg
Vito Marcantonio
Amescan
New ‘York City
Abih
James G. Donovan
Camey
Donnovan
New
York
Senate
Wyoning
Thes Republicana
Prank A. Buty
Barkett
John B. Clark
Radetok Mhantmi
Bac:Springs
Carl Johnson
Cheyienne Public Accountant
Subpoena Issued For Ex Laborite In Spy Case
A congressional committee issued a subpoena for ex Laborite Lee Pressman in the Hirw-Chamers spy case. The panel expects to serve Pressman and require his appearance on August 28 as he aims to reveal crucial links in the ongoing investigation.
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Tmufon
Tre Howe Wn Smericae — Aativther Committee
Kemer
Lstorile
Lee Pressman
Isang
Commitire Sourres
Pressman
Pay Raise Okayed For City Workers
The Personnel Board approved a merit system pay raise for all city employees effective September 4. The raise lasts at least six months with weekly paid staff receiving a 2.66 increase and monthly paid staff seeing a similar adjustment to offset higher living costs.
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Inc
Sram
Uber
Talk Of Hiking Excise Levies In '51
Washington reports discuss potential excise tax hikes in 1951 as Congress weighs adding new levies and expanding the list of taxable items. A pending bill seeks nearly 8.9 billion in individual taxes and 1.8 billion for corporations, with tax lawmakers eyeing extra revenue.
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Washington
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
House-Senate Economic Committee
Une
Senate Finance Committee
Waller F. George
Conress
Governors clash over Alabama utility rate hikes
Montgomery Alabama officials dispute claims of a monopoly driven rate surge as Gov Gordon Persons denounces a parade of increases. He cites ICC ordered hikes on Southern Bell fares and railroad freight and warns state control could lapse if the commission yields. The Supreme Court opinion backs the utility board on setting rates for Southern Bell.
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Commission
Supreme Court Arden
Southern Bell Telephone
Interstate Commierce Commission
Public Service Commission
APSC
ICC
Persong
Supreme Court
Sec
Gove Or Bny
Alabama Public Service Contasa
Southern Bell ‘Telephone Co
Southern Bell
Carmichart
Hia
WAC WAF recruiter to visit Tuesday at Dothan Post Office
Sergeant Loraine A. Moore, Montgomery WAC WAF recruiter, will appear Tuesday at the Dothan Army Air Force Recruiting Station on the Post Office building’s third floor to interview women aged 17 to 34 interested in joining a chapel for the WAC or WAT.
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Sergeent Loraine A. Moore
Montgomery
Sergeant Moore
Dothan Army Air Force
Legal Battle Over Bank Charters In Dothan Reopens Aug 31
A court in Montgomery will hear a request to dissolve or sustain a temporary restraining order halting actions by the State Superintendent of Banks and the Banking Board toward establishing a third bank in Dothan. The First National Bank of Dothan seeks to block charter issuance to the Commercial, arguing board proceedings July 25 and 31 lacked jurisdiction and final action. The case names Governor Folsom, board members, and bank officials in a heated dispute over the attempted charter.
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Nat
Faule
Dothan
Eugene Carter
Montgomery
State Superintendent of Banks
Sale Banking Board
Attorney General
First National Bank of
First National
Ion
Banking Board
Vhd
Th Bang
the Commercial
Folsom
C. E. Shelton
Altoons
Shelton
J. William Hightower Af Brundidge
D. BE Marc
Marley
Porter
Gentry
Tim
Deendants
Brooks Glas
Banks
Glase Hat
John F. Freeman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Atlanta
Gliss
Jim Tfreemont
Cone
Inflation Bill Faces Republican Pressures And Truman Clash
Washington AP reports Senate Republicans blame Democratic leadership for calls to change the anti inflation bill. Rival Mundt Ferguson proposals seek Communist registration while the administration opposes rider measures as Democrats plan a party united front before a key vote.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Millikin
R-Cole
House
Maybank
D-50
Mundt
R-Sd
Ferguson
R-Mich
Seaders
Lasis
Senate Democrats
McCarran
O-New
Barkley
Trusteeship in UN For North Koreans Hope Of Diplomats
UN diplomats weigh temporary trusteeship for North Korea to allow free elections and unity under one democratic government. The idea aligns with Warren Austin’s plan to have a on site UN body help transition from war to peace, potentially extending trusteeship to South Korea to rehabilitate the country and enable a unified supervised election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wilear Lake
N.Y
United Nations
Ge Assembly
Security Council
Warren M. Austin
Austin
Hor
Korea
South Koren
South Korea
States Righters Seek Hearing In Four Seat Contests
States Righters prepare for a hearing to challenge election contests in four seats on the Democratic Executive Committee from the Third Congressional District. The group aims to nullify an injunction, with a Circuit Judge Bowen presiding, and a session set for 10 am in Elba. The case centers on alleged irregularities in Lee and Russell Counties during the May primaries, with possible impacts on committee control.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Congressional
State Supreme Court
Bowen
Elba
Coffee County
Silane
Lee
Russell Countien
Belgian Reds Seek Vengeance After Assassination
Belgian Reds seek vengeance as Julien Lahaut, Communist Party president, is shot at his home amid postwar upheaval. Pro Leopoldists blamed for the murder, triggering calls for nationwide demonstrations and a potential extension of civil strife as King Leopold III’s return stirs tensions. The party, small in numbers, faces a turbulent political climate with Baudo xin era transitions underway.
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Liege
Belgium
Balerium
Communist Party
Julien Labeut
Leopold III
Hrove
Waa
Aburban
Lahad
Lahautt
Tha Altsek
Balgium
Tee Matal
Seraing Wir
Commierat
Belgium Communist Party
Mot
Te Eebower House
Parlement
Lehaut
Sean
Edgard Jamand
Lfter
Antwerp Grein
Par- Lalm
Ruasle
Orenutly
Hill Seeks Aid for 61 Families in Army Plan
Sen. 0 (D Ala) urged urgent action to provide family allowances for all unlisted U.S. armed forces members including recruits privates and corporals. The Senate Armed Services Committee favored a bill to cover the allowance with an expected committee report and potential funding.
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Washington
Senilor
D-Ala
Senate Armed Services Committee
Nee
Ranty
Insitawce x
Iso
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Headland
Methodists
Wac-Waf
Dotan
Rantum
Rm Samson
B.C. Boewell
Geneva
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