MacArthur criticizes UN indecision over Korea plan
General MacArthur, visiting Eighth Army HQ in Korea, insists Western powers must decide Korea policy against Communist China. He warns UN forces cannot match China’s numbers and will hold position only while political decisions unfold. He adds Allied forces now stand resolute and undefeated, awaiting further guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Brines
Tokyo
Mac
Artur Yesterd
China
Eighth Army
Korea
United Nations
MacArthur
Korex
Highway Survey Here Awaited In Traffic Study
State Planning Board recommendations await action by the State Highway Department in Dothan. Planning Board Director W C Dobbins said traffic counts on streets part of the highway system are ready but require the department’s report. The 1949 legislative act gave the Highway Department control over signals and street regulators on city streets within the state system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Planning Board
Dothan
Blate Highway Department
W. C Dobbins
Planning Board
Battin
City Commission
Highway Department
Dobbina
Dobbins
Pti Fielale
Tim
Bucker
Major Enemy Push Appears Imminent In Korea Front
AP dispatch from Tokyo reports overwhelming Red troops pressuring Allied lines near Woesa as Communist forces threaten a flank against the U S Eighth Army on the eastern front. Heavy fighting continues with gains and exposed positions uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eunson
Tokyo
Sandan
Woesa Oa
Serene
Korea
U. S Eighth Army
Genera — MacArthur
MacArthur
United Nations
Ip Wory
U.S
Wonju
South Korea
Nfer
Yongwol-Chechon-Tangyang
Hoa Seton Sis
Tangu
Taegu
Eighth Army
Ess
Han River
Yongwol
Wonhu
Athe Eighth Army
Tang' i
BI Shing
Pusan
Kore
UN Om
Andene
Rede Weir
Serif
City May Oppose Phone Hike Plea in Local Vote
A North Carolina city considers opposing a proposed telephone rate hike by United Telephone and Telegraph. The Chamber of Commerce panel advised against intervening, while city commissioners weigh representation at the Public Service Commission hearing. Mayor Thrower supports city involvement to ensure a balanced case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dotan Chamber of Commerce Wall
Public Service Commission
United Telephone and Telegraph’ Company
Chamber
Walter Morris
Morris
Jim Brannan
John Adkins
Bens
Jimmy Thrower
Brennan
Adkins
United
Hoth
PSC
Tee
A. West
Raymond ‘Spann
Rufus A. Davis
Julian Turner
Lloyd Green
Mortis
Mater
Fog and snow stall couple on race to save child
An Alabama couple racing to Minnesota for a brain-filament treatment for their five year old daughter faced delays as fog and a snowstorm grounded their charter. They hoped a miracle could come from Rochester Minnesota, but winter weather interrupted their urgent plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fog
Monay
Chicago
Minnenota
Iea
Otweil
Molda Bee Mora
Dorothy
Midway Airport
Ea An
Rochester
Minn
County Officials Seek Pay Hikes Amid Cost of Living Burden
Local office holders including E. G. Collins and Mrs. A. L. Hari ficeholders push for higher salaries and clerical raises as legislators prepare bills in May. Albert Logie, highest paid at about 6000, won’t seek his own raise but supports increases for staff. public support is seen as pivotal to any change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NATO
Paule
Logue
Harmon
OPA
Department of Labor
Price Curbs Aimed By End Of Week In War Era Plan
Washington AP reports the Office of Price Stabilization seeks a simultaneous freeze of about 8 080 000 prices by week end. Eric Johnston, new ESA administrator, may not block the move. White House to issue an executive order reorganizing stabilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Hall Washington
Tietale
Eric Johnston
Economic Stabination Agency
ESA
Whuch
OPS
Trt
Johnston
Ater
Alan Valentine
White House
Charles E. Wilson
Defense Mobilization
Motion! Picture Association
Spokane
Wash
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Yavency
Jgnael V
Disalio
Seara
Autonomnaue Akenoy
Eisenhower urges Germans to forget past and unite
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived in Frankfurt and appealed to Germans to let bygones be bygones while urging rearmament to meet the Russian threat. He stressed not hating the German people and outlined a peace mission during a three day visit amid debates over the proposed Atlantic defense army led by him. He is to meet Chancellor Adenauer and Opposition Leader Schumacher at a reception hosted by High Commissioner MeLov.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Dwight D. Exsenhower
Hitler
West Germany
Thas
Naz
Atlantic Pact Defense Army
Eisenaowee
Alles
U. S
Eisenhower
Morcan
Konrad Adenauer
Kurt Schumacher
John J. Mevlov
Youth 11 Held In Lad’s Murder In Crete
Kenneth Beholz, 17, a babysitter, told authorities he held 13-year-old Billy Rodenberg captive in a shed. Billy died after a struggle. Beholz later claimed to have found the boy’s body and described returning to a neighbor’s house before Tuesday night.
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Crete. iii
Aue
Kenneth
Beholz
Billy Rodenberg
Scholz
Billy
Loeb
Leopold
Chicago
Sherift Heney Oversby
John J .Pearce
Husband contests will of Negro educator three points cited
A suit contesting the will of Hathe R. Smith, Negro educator, alleges invalid execution and seeks transfer from probate to trial court. The estate valued about 30,060 dollars, with real estate mainly, while witnesses and conditions raise questions of sound mind and proper signing. The case names Warren Smith as claimant and seeks jury trial in Tuskegee area.
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Hathe R. Smith
Segohtz
Houston County
Warren
Mra. SE
Bodine
Kattie
Warren Smith
Hattie
Hattie R
Smith
Hattie R Smith
Hattie A
Hattie K. Smith
Auit
Tuskegee
L. A. Farmer
Price Fliery
Soloroon Baxtar
Charies Hadams
Marion Hawk
Herrico. Martin
United States seeks UN action against China over Korea
The United States formally urged the United Nations General Assembly to declare China engaged in aggression in Korea and to order all states to aid UN actions. The proposal, read by Warren Austin, calls for condemning Peiping and for support from member nations while seeking peaceful paths to UN objectives in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enwin S. Rosenthal Lake
United States
United Nations General Assembly
China
Korea
U. S
sHoitain
France
Ted
Chir
Seth Sir Benegal Ray
Paris
Jawaharlal Nehru
Rau
Ploc
Peiping
Iraq
Indonesia
Korlovakie
Warren R. Austin
General Assembly
Senet Assembly
Pelving
Kore
Nerih Keim
UN Forces
Dermund the
Pelping Ereime
Dgiing
Ant
Bta
Renttnse
Toy
Sora
Callec
Assembly
Austin
Religious Census To Be Conducted In Dothan
The 1951 religious census will be conducted this afternoon in Dothan with about 300 canvassers representing every division. Rev C H Hiddreth of Lafayette Street Methodist Church chairs the effort and asks residents to cooperate. Cards will be available at churches for those not at home, and precincts will assign teams at 1 40 pm at First Baptist Church. Each team will visit eight to ten residences in designated city areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
C. H. Hiddreth, Paselor
Lafayette Street
Lr Ae
Shroxkars
First Baptist Church
Facalve
Heperne
Solons Face Choice Draft 18-Year-Olds Or Recall Veterans
By George Washington United Press. Senate debates draft age options amid urgent push for a large fighting force. Officials say Selective Service could draft 19 to 25 or lower age limits with longer service, facing tough tradeoffs among veterans exemptions and manpower needs. Major generals and admirals testify as Congress weighs redrafting or recalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solons
George Washington
Congress
Texas Democrat
Johnson
Senate Preparedness Committee
Defense Department
Hmit
Hoyt
Vandenberg
Seare
Lewis
Rahey
Tenmtel
Omar Nv
Bradley
Epairman
Ie Joint Chiefs of
Sta
Selective Service Act
Pese
Rouge
Congressional
Eae Ghleta
Senate
Bicha Ajerg
Bussell
Sen
Viking Division Push To Camp Rucker Arrives At Post
Advance units of the 4th Viking Infantry Division reach Camp Rucker with main body to follow from Minnesota and North Dakota. Brig. Gen. Bettenberg and staff flew in to establish division HQ, preparing for arrival of troops. The 47th Division, rebuilt from a World War I unit, includes veterans from Minnesota and North Dakota with Maj. Gen. Hendrickson commanding the Minnesota North Dakota element.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4Th
Viking) Infantry Division
Weriing
Camp Rucker
Minnecote
Nort Dakota
Philip C. Bettenberz
Fritz A. Peterson
301S
47D
Muckter
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Camp Polk
Minnesota
North Dakota
Norman E. Hendrickson
Minneapolis
Hendrickson
47Th
Ion
North Africa
Europe
March of Dimes campaign reaches halfway mark in Houston County
County Chairman Robert Ramsey reports the March of Dimes drive at the halfway point with under $1,000 pledged. Letters and gifts have led to modest contributions as volunteers man the booth in the city business section urging citizens to support the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Robeert Mamsey
Conscieni Agra
Ccamapete
Ramsey
Tapiard T Chem
Boise
Twa
Vote on liquor near Henry Countians stalls near halt
Casualties total 164 and 163 vote for a liquor measure as remembered in a wartime context. The account notes roughly 40 law votes and mentions Aides in Korea, a petition, and names like Rest, Clopton, and Wood among those wounded or deceased. Affected voters and local figures appear tied to a county outcome.
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Washington
Tusio
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Arthur Slamson
Douglas Marth
Feaiin
Sonus Watt Gameren
Somehal
Delleste
Lowe
Cols
Fins
Camerom
Russia
Lad
Tobnson
Army
J. Lawton Collins
Naval Operations
Adm
Forrest Sher
San
London
Johnson Lee
Viking’ Division
Chum
Henry
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