Onrushing Yanks Capture Main Enemy Supply Route
American Second and Seventh Divisions seized an eight mile stretch of Pangnim to Hoengsong road in central Korea, driving Reds from the supply route. Marine patrols probed fronts near Hoengsong and Seoul while allied forces faced stubborn resistance along the eastern central front, as fighting neared Chipyong and Red-helq areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olen Clements Tokyd
Pangnim
di Fiona
Hoengsong
Wort
Douthbors
Mount Aura
U. S
Seoul
Han River
Ister
Bivston
Hoengcong
Fron
Seventh
Hoeng-ong
Claude Bi. Perenbau
Eavetone Seld Hrain
Korea
Red-helq Seoul
New Zealand
Chipyong
Boengsone
Negroes Sue Henry County Registrars in Federal Court
Raul filed yesterday in U S District Court Montgomery charging the Henry County Board of Registrars with racial discrimination against Negroes. The suit seeks $5,000 in damages and a permanent injunction to prevent the Board from applying tests that deny registration based on color. The case names J B Newman Clop Headland several Negroes identified by Mrs J E Seavey chairwoman and others. The Henry County board is accused of preventing Negroes from registering while awaiting approval and failing to allow equal access to registration.
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Raul
Fed
U. S. District Court
Montgomery
Henry County Board of Registrars
J. W. Daughtry
Crerertis 10
J. B. Newman
Clop- Headland
Henry Board of Registrars
Cerned St
J. E. Seavey
Anna Lee Spann
Hsis Ae Searcy
Magroesara
Gardner Resigns From High Court
Judge Gardner of the Alabama Supreme Court resigns due to ill health after 37 years on the court. Governor Gordon Persons appoints Associate Justice Ed Livingston as chief justice, with Gardner remaining as a supernumerary judge earning 4000 dollars yearly. The vacancy and future appointment to fill the high court seat are undecided. former Montgomery Mayor John J. Goodwyn is mentioned as a possible nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juste Lucier D. Gardner
Alabama Supreme Court
Gordon Persons
Ed Livingston
Gardner
Persoms
Livingston
Montgomery
John J. Goodwyn
Yegal
State Supreme Corl
Alce
C.J. Anderson
Anderton
Notasulgm
Macon County
Supreme Court
University of Sahama Law School
Persons
Joel B H. Brown
A. B. Foster O ‘Troy
City joins national traffic safety inventory effort
Police Chief Eddie D. Kelley announced the city will participate in a National Safety Council traffic inventory study. The NSC will provide experts and a yardstick analysis to guide future motorist and pedestrian safety needs in Dothan, with Sgt. C. E. O Gwynn aiding the preparation. Eligibility applies to cities with populations above 16 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
NSC
Eddie D. Kelley
Safety Council
Katley
Kelley
Dothan
C. E. O'Gwynn
Montgomery
Department of Public Safety
Police
U.S. Okays Pay Increases But Some Prices Hiked Too
Washington reports government action on wage rises for about seven million workers and price boosts for retailers selling home goods and clothing. Wage orders allow up to ten percent raises over January 15 1950 levels though labor groups oppose the move. Price increases mostly take effect March 29 with some declines possible in rare cases. Retail price controller DiSalle issues a broad mark up order targeting more than 230 000 stores handling roughly 33 billion dollars in annual sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rettail
Eric A
Wade-Esthers
Jowels
Sone Fnevsase
Michael ¥. DiSalle
DiSalle
Senate Vote Looms on Draft Dispute and UMTS Bill
Senator Johnson predicted Senate action this week on the universal military training and service bill. Morse attacked proposed UMTS measures and urged cutting back armed forces funding, while Johnston chaired the armed services subcommittee hearings. Debate resumes as amendments and policy reviews shape the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin A. Harrinson Washington
Tyndon Johnson
Senate
Morse R Oreh
Defense Department
Johnston
D-Tex
Johnson
Morse
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
Full Armed Services Committee
Two Top Crime Rings Flourishing In U S Luciano Named Ump
Senate Crime Committee reports at least two major crime syndicates. One operates between New York and Miami with Frank Costello and Johnny Adonis among leaders. the other links Nomori Chicago with Capone ally Tony Accardo Fischetti brothers and Jake Guzik. The Matix Sicilian Black Hand is described as a stabilizing influence in the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Crime Committee
Lucky
Uciano
Fate Of School Expansion Plan In Bond Vote
Voters will decide next Tuesday on a 934,000 bond issue to fund white and Negro school additions in Dothan. The plan includes a high school expansion, a new elementary for Negro students, and sites for future schools to ease overcrowding. An $85,000 to $90,000 range for initial projects covers the high school addition and two new elementary facilities in western and stadium areas.
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Igeém
Dothan
Ing
Jom Barley
Bane Cain
Sraden
Walent Gang
Murion
City Board of Education
Lyraes Stadium
US Shies Away From Mediterranean Defense Pact
State Department officials say joining a Mediterranean defense alliance is unlikely now. They argue the United States already faces obligations with NATO and plans to join a Pacific defense pact, making an additional regional commitment impractical.
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John Scall Washington
State Department
Eco
United States
U.S
Russia
Turkey
Greece
Middle East
Romers
Air Force
Fintetter
George McGhee
Robert 3
B. Carney
Easy Atlantic
A Ran
Hey
Australia
New Zealand
Ot ‘Geils
America
Hearing resumes in United Telephone rate case
A Montgomery AP report details a four week recess in the Alabama Public Service Commission hearing on United Telephone and Telegraphs requested 30 percent rate increase. Lawyer Larry G Hills questions application backlog for 17 southeast Alabama communities with Geneva and Slocomb highlighted.
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Montgomery
United Telephone and Telegraph Company
Incrvasa
Larry G. Hills
Alabama
A.B. Pog Ze
Decatur
Alabama Public Service Commission
Hills
Bend
Geneva
Slocomb
Commission
Dothan
Roys Lewis
G Gack
Owen
Lewis
Pogue
Joan
Luverne, Alto
Crime Probe Links Gambling to Warren and Smith Campaigns
Senate Crime Committee reports testimony suggesting gamblers aided the 1948 Florida governor race of Fuller Warren and Missouri governor Forrest Smith. It cites William Johnston of the Capone mob contributing 910,000 and ties to W. O. Crosby’s raids on bookies, alleging a $28 million annual gambling syndicate and a scheme involving Harry Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Crime Committee
Fuller Warren
Florida
Forrest Smith
Missouri
Senate
William Johnston
Capone
Warren
W. O. Crosby
Crosby
Harry
Russell
Johnston
Peyrleates Russell
Freuds
Army chief flags possible extra National Guard calls
Collins told the House Armed Services Committee it is wholly possible two more National Guard divisions could be called to duty this year though no definite plans exist. He said the idea remains in the back of his mind and may be needed before year end while stressing reserves must be kept intact for potential biowar scenarios.
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Walmington
Lawton Collins
Army
House Armed Services Committee
Vinson
D Ga
Collins
Defense Department
Clay Sure Allies Can Deter Russia
Former U S general Lucius D Clay told Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees that Western European defense forces could be assembled in a year to deter Russia if current rearmament and American troop support move ahead full speed. He warned against over or underestimating the Soviet threat and backed rapid, collective action as the path to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Washington
Lucius D. Clay
Germany
Western
Europe
Groun
North Atlantic
Clay
Senate Foreign Relations and Arab Services
Beet Hoover
Eisenhower
Gray
Jeaders
U. S
Berlin
Joint Committee
Senate
Wherry of Neaske
Cone
Gress Han
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Fuations
Mare Jano Justifick
Luttron
Vses
Wmti
Aarpathe Watts
Ily Dhane
Joseph H- Rosenbaum
Ventimes Yeaterday
Hoover
Rosenbaum
Russia
Mink Enat
Younsshid
Connally
Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees
Casualties Rise to Fifty Thousand in Korea War
Washington reports American casualties in Korea reaching about 50 075 this week with a weekly increase of 1 043. Breakdown shows 41 81 Army 690 Navy 7 228 Marine Corps and 408 Air Force among the totals.
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Washington
Korea
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
RFC Prober Wary Of Seeking Data From HST Aide
Senator Fulbright, chair of the banking subcommittee, backs hearings on President Truan's aide Dawson linked to influence in the Reconstruction Finance Corp. He says testimony may be urged but not forced by subpoena. The inquiry notes a director alleged Dawson sought to dominate RFC. Dawson, previously RFC personnel director, is a presidential adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Duffee Washington
UPI
J. William Fulbright
D. Aric
In- Yay
White House
Reconstiction Finance Corp
Fulbright
Senate Banking Subcommittee
Truan
Donald Dawe
Dawson
Tubpena
RFC
Asd
Gar Stans
Han Teen
Dothan Boy Receives Red Cross Help For Polio
A seven year old Dothan boy Bruce White Jr. is treated for polio at a Ft Benning hospital after the Red Cross provided the ambulance to Georgia Army camp. Dr Max Welden says volunteers drive full time emergencies and canvass businesses to fund the Red Cross drive.
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Ft Benning
Red Cross
Georgia
Thaiid
Bruce White, Jr
M-Sat
Bruce ‘White
Benning Hospital
Tim Arting
Red Gross
Ae Esa
Max Welden
Jared
Zal
Davis
W. K. Heit
D.V. Demison, Jr
Gvo
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Gardner Quill
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Wage Stabilization Board
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Luciano
Ump
Goriows
Erctor
Dowen Yyers
Torsday
Pevnanty
Middle East Alliance
United Witness
Gov
Fuller Wasren
Hhe
RFC Prober
HST
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