Chinese Believed Vacating Key South Korean Sectors
AP report from Tokyo details Allied patrols re-entering Hoengsong as speculation grows that Chinese forces are withdrawing from central and western sectors. The article notes few enemy contacts, air strikes on North Korea, and signs of troop digging near Kyemyangsang with civilians involved in fortifications.
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Hoengsong
Wonju
Paraltel
Yeoh
Seoul
Kumyangjang
Ichon
U. S
Han River
United Nations
No-Man's Land
Kores
Chunchon
Ameticatti
Ailiex
Herpesone
Rubbied
Son
Wien
William Waughn
Arnos
Chinece
Yoju
Kyemyangsang
Yongwol
Eisenhower Arrives in Reytja for Atlantic Pact Tour
General Eisenhower arrives at Reytja airport on a West European tour of Atlantic alliance capitals. He says he is greatly encouraged by Western resolve to defend their way of life. In Paris a rally planned to greet him fizzled after authorities marshalled thousands. 3,267 arrested with most released, some from France.
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Reyrjavive
Iceland
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Reytja
Atlantic Alliance
Eisenhower
Paris
Te Allanie
Ike
Franch
France
Alphonse Juin
Ho Aso
Brattee
Jim
Vingehlat
National Defence General Staff
Kremlin
Marshalles
Telephone circuits to be increased between Cottonwood and Dothan
United Telephone vice president EL Kirk told the Public Service Commission his company will construct three new long distance circuits exclusively for Cottonwood and Dothan. Two way service is expected within 20 to 40 days as Cottonwood leaders pressed for better long distance. The Cottonwood case seeks rate increases to fund higher service levels and profit, with ongoing hearings in Montgomery.
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EL Kirk
United Telephone and Telegraph
Public Service Commission
Catestonwood
Dothan
Commission
PST
Montgomery
Pettetion
Kirk
Cottonwood
Delegaton
Cottonwood Jeitizens
Joe Calhoun
PSC
Associated Press
Perry Calhoun
Cottonwood Telephone
Dacres
Aphteid
Exchenge
Roshead
PSI
C. C. Fieck
Owen
Calhoue
Ehane
Calhoun
United
Duprer
FSC
Grangerburg Hodges
Pile
Marianna
Dupree
Peace plan stalled as ESA talks edge toward a wage freeze
The Washington scene centers on the Economic Stabilization Agency top brass as they push for a cost of living index based on January figures and a wage freeze. Officials predict price controls to lock in Dec levels with limited room for bargaining, while critics urge stricter wage rigidity amid rising living costs and a Korea-related debate. The piece also notes Asia Arab bloc support for a seven power conference on Korea without an immediate ceasefire, pending Peiping approval.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
Economic Stabilization Agency
ESA
Eri Eric Johnston
Imore
Marrmer
Eceles
Federal
Truma T
Senate
House
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Korea
Inn
Flanders
R-Vi
Chauran Cyrus
Ching
Imenne
Max Harrelson
API
Twilee
Peiping
Westwa Dilomats
China
India
Sir Rengat N. Raw
Audi
United States
En Peiping
Rew Vesiardhy
New Delhi
Theyesos Dag
Rou Wan
Abso| Weady
Ant Agargssor
Kora
Warren Austin
Meat Packing Chief Predicts Glowing Southeast Future
Meat packing leader Wilson, speaking in a Southeast swing through Chicago, argues for higher production and profit incentive over price controls. He notes his company has expanded from New York to three Southeast plants, with pivotal plans shaping regional growth.
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Kodringers
Edwars
Watson
Wilson
Wilson and Company
New York
En Shek
Lawmakers urged to act on parole probe bill
In Montgomery the Legislature faces a decision on advancing a bill to probe parole practices. Lt Gov James B Allen urged a special session to take final action while House and Senate weigh a grand jury path or full legislative inquiry. A Senate Finance vote sets up next day action as lawmakers consider delay or continuation.
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Montgomery
James B. Allen
Allen
Senate
Montgomery Grand Jury
Grant Fry
House
Senate Finance Committee
Legisla
William Theftford
Wareagh
Sfr
Domes Marcaing
Senate Confirms Thrower for ABC Board Appointment
The State Senate approved James T. Thrower for the Alcoholic Beverage Control board, with discussion on requiring ABC members to serve without compensation. The move aims to allow Thrower to hold both the ABC post and mayoral duties, despite a constitutional rule against dual public office holding for profit.
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State Senate
Persons
James T. Thrower
Tte
House
ABC Board
Thrower
ABC
Maine
Farmer share of food cost falls after war
Washington AP reports U S farmers receive about one dollar in ten of each food dollar, down from 48 cents pre Korea, as prices rise for consumers. Department officials estimate overall food costs have climbed, with meat and dairy costs driving much of the increase and households spending more on essentials.
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Washington
Agricultura De+ Nake
Korea
Department Officisis
Faran Abare
Pauley and Caus
Begaimeet Seys
Tonyx
Military To Lower Entry Standards
Washington AP reports Assistant Secretary Ama Rosenberg says the Defense Department will lower physical and mental qualifications as far as security permits. About 799,000 previously rejected draft entrants would be reassessed. the armed forces could take in roughly 150,000 Limited Service men under looser standards. The hearing weighed shifting to lower requirements to provide a safety margin of manpower while a pension liability was discussed. Ralph W. MacDonald of the National Education Association urged lowering standards instead of expanding the draft to 18-year-olds.
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Hose Armed Services
Gator
Rosenberg
Defosse Department
Vilson
D-Ge
Elston
Ohio
Vinton
House Armed Services
Conzider
Bel
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Defense
Maraball Allo
UMST
Vineco
UMET
Ralph W. MacDonald
National Education Association
Seterate
Peanut Acreage Revision Eyed by Congress
Washington AP says House Agriculture Committee Chairman Cooley announced plans to draft a tentative peanut acreage revision. The proposal would apportion the 1951 national allotment among states, potentially reducing Alabama’s 1961 allotment by about 427 percent while preserving key state interests and setting conditions for adjustments based on supply and demand.
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Washington
House Agriculture
Cooley
D‘nc
Alabama
Dothan
Nopstead
Dae
Sinouwneed
Guardsmen Sail to Fort Jackson for Training
Guardsmen from Wiregrass communities depart for Ft Jackson to join the 31st Division training. Units from Geneva, Enterprise, Headland, Dothan, Elba and Samson travel by train. headquarters at Enterprise attached to the 33rd. The 31st Alabama Mississippi Division numbers about 399 officers and 7000 enlisted men.
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Geneva
Biba
Ensterprise
Headland
Jackson
Dothan
Tobight
Samson
9Sard Field Artillery
Enterprise
Elba
Jtoth Dothan
Ft. Jackson
T the Traieune
Federservier
Minnesota
North Dakota
Gubher
Alaxton
Reds execute thousands in Hingning, Formosa report says
The Nationalist Defense Ministry announced that Chinese Reds have executed at least six thousand landlords at Hingning located 175 miles north and east of Canton, Taiwan.
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Taipei
Formosa
Nationalist
Defense Ministry
Hingning
Canton
Vikings Arrive as Camp Rucker Welcomes 47th at Dothan Event
The 42nd Viking Division troops arrive at Camp Rucker amid official greetings from Brig. Gen. Bettendender and Peterson and local mayors. Officials emphasize wartime readiness and southern hospitality as renovations continue and training begins for the reactivated unit.
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Viking
Minnesota
Horth Wakota
Camp Rucker
Geny
Philip C. Bettendere
Fritz A. Peterson
Rucker
Gen. Bettenburg
Peterson
Gribery
47Th
Thomas ¥. Farrell
Perconnel
HST Solons face heavy tax hikes
Washington moves stir Congress taxes as Wiltkane proposes ending tax exemption for lawmakers expenses. Williams says Congress may approve taxing congressmen, with several members noting shifts. Debate spans tax, defense controls, troop limits, and subversion investigations amid a chaotic political row.
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Solons
Stores And Students Aid March Of Dimes
Placed placards and cards supporting the March of Dimes drive across the county. Local stores and students participate in fundraising efforts with community campaigns led by organizers including Robert Vey and others.
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March of Dimes
Eningauer
Ston
Maren Pela
Ceuny
Robert PE Vey
Isaig
Pease of Rebaription Campaigs
Streper
Abs
Jivis Cok
Ee Bamnaey
Ais Hermes
Saoy
Veabich
Wits
Dothan
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