UN Forces Close In On 38th Parallel In Korea Drive
UN armored units penetrate to within 33 miles of the 38th parallel in central Korea, entering Hoengyong north of Wonju after breaking two Red roadblocks. Jet fighters clash with MIG-15s over northwest Korea as American air power targets supply lines and bridges behind front lines. Rescue helicopters extract five US airmen. no major opposition encountered as forces push toward Yongwol front.
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Earnest Hobbrecht
Tokyo
United Nations
38Th Parallel
Korea
Seoul
Hoengyong
Wonju
No-Man's Land
Manchuria
Anju
Manchurian
U. S
Huichon
Kunu
Fifth Air Force
2Th Peraliel
Unis
Wonuhont
Wohj
Hodgtong
Dads Face Quick Induction If 18-year-olds drafted
Congress heard that husbands and fathers would face rapid induction if 18-year-olds are not drafted. Assistant Secretary Angé M. Rosenberg warned deferments for engineers and scientists could rise and industry and agriculture exemptions would shrink. She said the pool of eligible men ages 16 to 19 entering service could prevent broad veteran recalls.
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Washington
Congress
Ange M. Rosenberg
C House Armed Services Committee
House
Armed Services
Milter
Nevest
Government bans civilian use of nickel and alloys
Washington reports the government will ban civilian use of nickel and nickel alloys in roughly 400 products to secure defense metal supplies. Key uses include jet engine components, while restrictions extend to nickel‑bearing stainless steel and high nickel alloys in items like bumpers, grills, ball caps, trim, wheel rims, and wheelconyers beginning March and April.
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Washington
National Production Authority
NPA
Mare
Nicke
Air Force Orders Guillot To Duty
Robert M Guillot of Dothan a city recorder since 1949 has been ordered to active duty with the U S Air Force JAG Department He will report to Maxwell Field on Feb 20 and then to the Orlando Florida Air Base He seeks leave from the City Commission starting Feb 15 A petition to appoint J Norton Martins Jr as recorder is circulating among Dothan attorneys Guillot 32 a former judge of the Court of Common Pleas and veteran of World War II and the National Guard is married to Pat Shirley of Tuscaloosa
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Robert M. Guillot
Dothan
Judge Advocate General's Department
U. S. Air Force
Guillot
Leutenant
Maxwell Field
Montgomery
Orlands, Fle
City Commission
Common Fleas Court
Law and Equity Court
Democratic Executive Committee
Henry County
Guiliot
Nature Fighting For Allies Cold Takes Big Red Toll
The report cites General Marshall and Secretary of Defense testimony on UN forces in Korea facing harsh winter conditions. It notes predicted needs to reach a normal wartime division strength, weather delays, and frostbite casualty factors that could shift manpower in the face of Chinese and North Korean pressure. Prisoner findings highlight equipment gaps versus American gear.
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Nature
Cold
Big Red
Elton C
Ashington
Marshall
House
Armed Services Committee
Douglas MacArthur
MacArtiy
Ameri Nedean
Kores
Pentagon
10Th Corps Marine Forces
Ettingnam
North China
Price curb order looms as government moves to freeze prices
Washington US government readies a broad price freeze likely this week with wage controls possible in days. Economic Stabilizer Johnston to announce an overall wage policy by week end. DiSalle and Ching say controls will cover prices and wages, with a radio briefing to explain the plan. Johnston to issue administrative order granting operating powers to DiSalle and Ching, narrowing initial expectations of sweeping authority.
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Michael V. di Salle
Eric A. Johnston
DiSalle
House
Senate Committee On the Economic Report
Cyrus S. Ching
Johnston
Ching
Sen
Hobart A. Tat
DiStille
Ths
House Pushes Probe Into Parole Setup
MONTGOMERY AP House leaders moved toward a full scale investigation of Alabama parole and pardon procedures. Rep. Larry Dumas led a resolution for an interim committee with subpoena power to probe the parole system, aiming to convene an investigative panel this week. Senate action by Sen. Thomas Johnston already advanced a similar measure.
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Jefferson
Sen
Thomas Johnston
Mobile
Senate
House
Duman
Durite
Concentus
Eetigras
Johnston
Council Bloc Plans New Cease-Fire Plea
The Jonaton Arab Asian bloc plans a new appeal to Communist China seeking a seven power conference to settle terms for a Korea cease-fire. Bruce W. Mann reports from Lake Success.
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Council Bloc
Bruce W. Mann Lake
Success
Jonaton
China
Korea
Bar Speaker Denounces Communism Influence in U.S.
Morton Morrow of Sloss Iron and Steel Co. told Houston County Bar Association that a communist invasion undermines the nation through government and education. He warned the New Deal legacy left a socialistic scar, urged vigilance against alleged pink indoctrination, and cited Truman and Peiping as continuing tensions.
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United States
We H Morton
Slossfield Steel and Iron Co
Birmingham
Houston County Bar Association
Nurrowney
Association
Houston
Washington
Morrow
Abraham Tincoln
Hood
Hugh Morrow
Center
Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Go
Houseton County Bar Association
Britain and U S split widens on China policy
London says Britain will delay UN action on Communist China while Hong Kong cancels Voice of America re broadcasts and replaces them with BBC programs. Prime Minister Attlee states in Commons that Britain will not back the American resolution branding China as aggressor, fearing a general war and economic boycott.
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United States
Britain
China
Hong Kong
Voice of America
British Broadcasting Corporation
London
United Nations
Peiping
Redia Shaton
Henry County approves legal liquor sale by wide margin
In Henry County Abbeville and Headland polls show retention of alcohol sales. Final tally 1,140 for retention to 903 against, margin 237. County votes reflect second referendum since 1937. Petition by Wood Vickers prompted three polls countywide with doors open 8 am to 5 pm.
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Abbeville
Headland
Henry County
Focal
Vatea
Wood Vickers
Near S Clopton
Truman Creates Nonpartisan Security Commission
President Truman established a nine member nonpartisan Commission on Internal Security and Individual Rights to study subversive problems in and out of government. The panel will recommend laws balancing national security with individual freedom, and will examine treason isolation secrecy and other subversive activities across private and public spheres.
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W. H. Higgineoteam
Washington
Truman
Congress
Truimath
Fleet Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Jeter
Yeas Mc
Homer Ferguson
Senate Internal “Security Committee
Pat McCarran
Senate Judiciary Committee
Commission
Iives
Gover Mai
Loos
British Leader Bevin Stricken by Pneumonia Triggers Leadership Talk
British foreign secretary Ernest Bevin, 69, lies critically ill with pneumonia in London after an influenza bout. His illness sparks debate over whether Prime Minister Clement Attlee should assume foreign policy duties, as calls grow for a younger, more active minister amid tensions with the United States over Red China and Korea policy.
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Wy Jack
TOK
London
Ernest Bevin
Clement
Bevin
Korea
Britain
China
Attlee
Feqnz
Atte
Russia
Foreign Office
Yaakor Par'y
Atlee
Law Change Aims to Let Thrower Serve As Mayor and Board Member
The Legislature began overhaul ing the law today to clear the way for James T. Thrower to serve as a member of the Alcoholic Beverage Control board while holding office as Mayor of Dothan. A Dothan attorney asserts the bill would prevent Thrower from holding two offices in the same line.
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James T. Thrower
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Dothan
Threwer
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