Chiefs Silence MacArthur Tensions Rise Over Civil Issues
Sources say General MacArthur faces political limits beyond his theater duty as censorship tightens and Washington may set guidance for UN forces in Korea. Reports claim he awaits UN and Washington orders on China intervention while retaining overall command in Korea.
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Bereta Sopenacar
Hue
Douglag MacArthur
Nisl
Washington
Pshington 1
Mac
Arthur
Eighth Army
Iself
Korea
United Na‘ims
McArthur Sill
United Nations
Revenue Board Ends Term With Rise In Net Assets
The Board of Revenue serving Houston County for four years closed their final meeting and presented a financial statement through Nov 3 1950. Total assets stood at 535 605 81 with liabilities of 263 510 97, up from earlier figures. General fund balance and bond totals were noted and a resolution of appreciation to state officials was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Revenue
Houston County
Sean
Mae Te
Ae Ir
Columbie-kah Jerd
Cottonwood
State Line Road
James E. Yolsom
Ward McPerland
Houst
Folsomart McFarland
Defense costs set at 140 billions in new levies vital
President Truman estimated two year costs for primary national security programs at 140 billion dollars and urged Congress to raise taxes beyond the 8 billion increase. He called for broader excise taxes and a pay as you go approach to finance defense while preserving a balanced budget. The annual economic review noted new obligations for armed forces economic aid overseas energy stockpiling and related programs.
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Merriman Smith
Washington
Truman
Congress
Cone
Trine
Presiident
Hig Council of Economic Advisers
House
Senate
Sudul
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Hou
Final Vote On Peace Plan Nears Amid UN Talks
United Nations moves toward a vote on a five point cease fire proposal for China and Korea. The plan favors a cease-fire in Asia in exchange for political assurances. Russia delays openly while non Communist spokesmen say Peiping will reject the plan. Diplomats question Communist acceptance but see value as a peace effort. The five point draft by Nasrallah Entezam Sir Benegal Rau and Lester Pearson will be issued to the 80 nation committee, with a vote hoped before the current session ends. The General Assembly could approve the resolution today if eligible.
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Stanley Johnson Lake
United Nations
China
Kares
United States
Russia
Congress
Peiping
Trey
Nasrallah Entezam
Iran
Benegal N. Rau
Irdiq
Canvin
Lester B. Pearson
Geners
Iso
Woman Appointed To Court Of Appeals Succeeding Bricken
Miss Annig Lola Price of Cullman was named to the Alabama Court of Appeals to replace the late Judge Charles R. Bricken. The appointment makes her the first woman on the Court of Appeals or the State Supreme Court. Price had served as the governor's legal adviser since 1950, and previously as assistant legal adviser. The presiding judge role goes to R. B. Carr.
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Naret
Beleien
R. B. Carr
Bar Recommends J Hubert Farmer For Appeals Court
The Houston County Bar Association urged Gov. James E. Folsom to appoint J Hubert Farmer of Dothan to the Alabama Court of Appeals seat left vacant by the death of Judge Gharieg B. Geiken. A telegram recommending Farmer was sent to Gov. Folsom this morning, listing every practicing lawyer in Houston County.
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Houston County Bar Association
James E. Folsom
J. Hubert Farmer
Dothan
Folsom
Miss Price
Madson In Hospital in Critical Condition
Rev. G Relea Madson rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church Albany is in critical condition with brain hemorrhage and meningitis after suffering a collapse at a church meeting. He served Albany from 1942 to 1953 and was previously injured in a 1948 automobile crash before resuming duties.
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Relea Madson
Ft. Pyu
With Nativiy
Albeny Hospital
St. Paul Vastry
Madson
Episcopal Church
Albany
St.Paul
Week designated to honor guard week in Alabama
National Guard units expected to participate in a formal opening ceremony for the First Methodist Church of Dothan on West Main Street. Ground was broken in 1946 with delays from material shortages. the church moved from Foster Street to the new brick and cast stone building with a tower. The event honors guardsmen and marks the completed education wing and sanctuary, with the chimes moved from the old church to the new structure.
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First Methodist Church of Dothanat-i Si
Montgomery
James E. Folsom
National Guard
West Main Street
Alabama
Dixie
Federal
W. F. Calhoun
Foster Street Methodist Church
A. E. Chilis
Feops
Foster Street
Pegperty
Waa Wold
Chapman|a
Company of Dothan
Wor
Pethan
George iKetlin
Marianna
Buck Baker
Dothan
Republican call for immediate vote on committing troops
Senate Republicans demanded an immediate showdown on Truman’s plan to deploy U S troops to Europe without congressional approving. Taft and Wherry pressed bypassing committees for a Monday vote while McFarland favored sending the issue to the Foreign Relations Committee. Truman defended executive power to move forces and warned of a fight over military funding.
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John L. Steel
Washington
Wpy
Senate
Truman
Treogster
Congression
Epmublhor
Kenneth
Wherry
Aeek & Ve
Atlantic
Saat
Congress
Aps
Congressional
Robert A. Taft
R-O
Taft
Foreign Relating Committee
Ernest Who McFarland ¢Ariz
Foreign Relations Committee
Farland
U. S
Truman Backer Wins GOP Post
MARVIN L. ARROWSMITH reporting from Washington notes that Tobey of New Hampshire won the Republican nomination for a seat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amid GOP gains in November elections. President Truman backs top defense priorities and supports the Pair Deal domestic program, while critics pressed for a more anti policy stance.
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Marvin L. Arrowsmitit
Washington
Senate Republican
Alsigaments
Tobey
New Hampshire
Foreign Relations Post
Brewster
Maine
Truman
Reds Retreat Under Air and Ground Assault Near Wonju
United Nations forces, led by American and allied troops, launched a major counteroffensive southeast of Wonju. B-29s and fighters pounded Communist positions as the Reds retreated from Hill 247 and surrounding hills. A U.S. commander stated the situation remained favorable and that UN forces would hold the Wonju front to block a potential route to Pusan.
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Hoberecht
Wonja
Reda
Tokyo
Sobaek Nations
U. S
Red
Taegu
Air Force
Wonju
United Press
Sopier
Tiam Burson
Fiers
United Nations
Korea
Pusan
Marinhgs
Eighth Army
U.S
Robert B. McClure
Iid
South Korea
Eisenhower Secures Norway Armed Forces Pledge
President Eisenhower visits Oslo where Norway pledges armed forces support. He has met top officials in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark, and will proceed to Britain Italy West Germany and Luxembourg. A Danish defense chief announced Denmark will hand over 1000 troops in Germany to Eisenhower command.
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Oslo
Norway
D. Eisenhower
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Denmark
Eisenhower
Copenhagen
Dennsto
Adm
E. J. C. Qvistvaard
Chinese Massing Opposite Formosa Threatens Strait
Washington reports say the Chinese Communists massed small craft opposite Formosa with a threat of action overnight. The U.S. Seventh Fleet is patrolling the Formosa Strait to deter any aggression as Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalists consolidate forces. A senior officer says Communist strength remains robust, though UN and Korean theater defenses have reduced direct threat.
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Washington
Navy
Formosa
Truman
U.S. Seventh Fleet
Thomies
Formosa Strait
Mmf
U. S
Formosan
Woni
Butcher of Eight Charged Killer Sought Across Plains
A manhunt intensifies for Cook, the convict accused of killing three family members and five others. He was last seen leaving Worthington hotel en route toward Sioux Falls, with roadblocks set from Sioux Falls to Sioux City. Civil Air Patrol aided searches as authorities track his movements across the region.
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Sioux Falls
Cook
Alate
Worthington
Mink
Here
Earier
I Centro
Calif
Sioux City
Civil Air Patrol
Mir
Area Man Missing In Action From Wiregrass Unit
A Department report lists area men missing in action in Korea. Named individuals include Cyl Billy Seaborn Wat ford, son of Mia Ells Fare Wat ford of Ma rid and Pie. Gordon. The report notes Yeh is included in the new family detachment.
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Korea
Belen
Yeh
Cyl
Billy Seaborn Watford
Mia
Ells Fare Watford
Pie. Gordon
Bomber Crash Fate Reported Over Ryukyus Front
A fire in the Ryukyus area follows a bomber crash fate report. Susana Supet pore sp end five polaaing.
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Ryukyus
Susana Supet
Military Hikes Call For Troops 260000 More Men Wanted By June 30
Washington AP reports President Truman approved raising the June 1 manpower goal for the armed forces by about 200000, with strength set at 462205 by that date. Mrs Rosenberg announced the higher total as Army Navy Air Force and Marines officers urged drafting of 38 year olds before Senate armed services committee. The effort aims to meet emergency needs with accelerated programs and possible further increases in the next year or two.
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Washington
Truman
of, of Défense
M Rosenberg
Sinough
Rosenberg
Monday Deadline For Farm Reports
Mabanta Wiregrass farmers face January 15 deadline for farm program reports. Revisions require individuals to visit their PMA office to sign applications for financial assistance, with conditional approvals issued after county allocations are exhausted.
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Mabanta
Otdera
Eel
Fet
Gale Arms
PMA
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