Rapid UN Offensive Near Seoul Presses Toward Capital
American forces in two corps pushed north within 15 miles of Seoul on the Korean western front in a limited objective attack. Major actions centered on Suwon and Kumyanggang with armor and artillery, aiming at Red positions south of Seoul as UN patrols entered the region and heavy naval and air support pounded targets around the capital area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clen Clements
Tokyo
Seoul
U.S. Eighth Army
Frank Milbuen
Bistorpk
John
Coulter
Ninth Corps
Jim Becker
Suwon
Kumyanggang
Tam
Becket
Becker
Osan
Er A
Beoker
Korea
U. U.S. Eighth Army
Tan
U. S
St. Paul
Wolmi Island
Inschon
Navy
Marine
Air
Seow
Mountaina
Kumshon - Kaegong
Souk
Wesleth
U. S. Eighth Army
Induction Debate Prepares For New Grooms Draft Issue
Meare Armes Services Committee Chairman Wirison told a House panel the group will back the Defense Department request for extending the draft to 27 months and a 18 year old draft age only if it cannot meet manpower needs from existing 18 to 21 year olds. Anna Rosenberg testified on a Perm tugon plan to ease physical and mental standards while expanding military manpower. Senate subcommittee begins a ten-witness hearing, aiming to finish by Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O'Srien Washington
Meare Armes Services Committee
Rep
Wirison
D-Gu
Korea
Defense Department
Congress
Anna Rosenberg
Defense
House
Vinson
Senate Armed Service
George
Nearu
India
Brue Tee Dees
Guard Begins Duty Tour In Alabama For National Guard Families
Families of National Guardsmen in Alabama gather as units depart for Fort Jackson training. Troop trains carried men from Dothan Enterprise Headland and surrounding areas to the base with little fanfare. The Armory will house VFW Post headquarters and host meetings, home guard classes, lectures and drills as the guardsmen are away on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Jackson
Dothan
National Guards
Tr. Layton
VFW
Armory
Jackson
Entertainn
Winnesota
North Dakota
Dixie
Lerving Ak Carp
Mixaissimi
Elba
Enterprise
Caneva
Headland
Alabama
200Th Infantry
UAIL
Bnit
Ft. Jockson
Gona Epirita
Yslitare
Pevendraplalya
Dietrdes
Delhan Veterans of
Lawton
Wayman
State National Guard
Montgomery
Avith Co
Rufus W. Sheppard
Tcer
Layton
France Outlaws Key Red Unions
France cracked down on communism by banning three Red-flagged international groups including the World Federation of Trade Unions. British diplomats warned Washington that failing to back U. S. resolution branding Communist China as aggressor could have catastrophic effects. Adenauer prepared to join French invitation for Paris conference on Eisenhower’s continental army. West German measures aimed to avert a miners strike, granting workers a near equal share in mining and steel management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
World Federation of Trade Unions
Wortment
Washini
U. S
China
Orion
Vitro
U.S
Kon [Rad
World Federation of Democratic Youth
International Federation of Democratic Women
WFTU
Interior Ministry
Britain
Eisenhower
Adenauer
Shor
West Germany
Thrower Begins Term With ABC But Won't Draw Regular Salary
Mayor James T. Thrower of Dothan serves on the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board as a nonpaid member under an amendment raising salaries to 2500. He may receive up to 10 in daily expense money. Board members Maury McWilliams William K Thames and others were sworn in with bonds and organized, McWilliams named chairman with rotation planned by Governor Persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Thrower
Dothan
Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
ABC
Thrower
Dethan
Maury McWilliams
Prattville
William K. Thames i Mordgorvery
State Senate
Agnes
McWilliams
Persons
RP. Meeffee
Caveesman
Hartnelle
McRee
Liquor Tostrol Board
Meffee
US planning to use atomic bombs as battlefield weapons
US officials debate if atomic arms could be stocked for field use rather than city destruction. Reports reference budget hints and comments by Gen Omar Bradley, with experts calculating bombardment effects and tactical roles amid Korea and Soviet concerns.
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Washington
United States
Truman
Menzage
le Line
Sanger
Rand
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Battlefront
James M. Gawn
Gavin
City OKs Major Recreation Project
City commissioners approved a park recreation program funded by a recreation debt aided by warrants and a 30 year plan. Gullvan submitted the low bid at 353 000 via elimination and substitution while Chaprean reduced a 430 000 bid to 954 387. Underwater lighting, bowling, and some pools were deferred to cut costs.
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Gt Pe
Chaprean Construction Company
Recreation Fund
Jeden
Clyde Levern
Recreation Board
Walter Morris
Allo V. Lee
TI. M. Brats
Hilly Mullins
Ree
W. D. Hewes
Alva
Orka
Commissionera Unaninously
Contrsel
Sullivan Obsut Neoe
Governor orders end to corporal punishment in Alabama prisons
Governor Gordon Persons ordered wardens and camp superintendents to end all corporal punishment of prisoners. The move follows criticism of the Folsom era, with 611 pardons and 348 paroles issued since 1947. Legislature considers special session for a full Pardon Board investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama
Ays
Gordin
James Blotsom
Folsom
Larry Dumas
Birmingham
Mon Wife Charged in Larceny Warrant
Simon Siggers and his wife Pearl of Pansey were arrested yesterday on a larceny warrant sworn by W. A. McDaniel. They are free on $500 bond each. Charged with stealing two bed sheets a quilt a pillow three new towels and two keys. Deputies arrested the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Siggers
Pearl Siggers
Pansey
Liberty
W. A. McDaniel
Siggerses
Parking Meter Plan Aids March of Dimes
Dothan and Houston County cooperate to raise funds for the March of Dimes via parking meters this week. County Chairman Robert Ramsey arranged for city officials to collect coins from motorists, with meters tagged for a two dime contribution per car. Scouts from Dothan Troop 38 placed the rigs, and letters to the conscience board boosted donations to about $1,087 with Cannpence Board funds just over $300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Houston County
Robert Ramsey
Reach
Dothan Troop 38
Nation May Yield To Pressure On Chinese Policy
United States weighing a revision of a UN resolution condemning Communist China to ease objections raised by Britain and Canada. Discussed is a three man good offices group to receive peace approaches from Peiping while keeping door open for negotiations with Mao Zedong’s government. The plan would combine future action against Peiping with ongoing talks, as a Korean ceasefire remains unsettled and delegates consider expanding the Far East agenda. The Air Force reported 115 planes killed 7,206 Korean Communist guerrillas in a two day operation last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peiping
Pearson
Canada
Far East
Ius
Britain
France
Egypt
Wekeke
New Delhi
U. S
Ching
UN Commisssion
Korea
Patent Committee
China
Marcethc
Washington
Air Force
GOP Farm Chief Launch Attack On Brannan Plan
Washington AP reports GOP leaders and Farm Bureau head Kline spearheaded opposition to Secretary Brannan's plan to pay farmers production subsidies. Truman had urged action, while GOP chair G Gabrielson outlined a countercampaign to energize candidates and finance committees for the 1953 political push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacs Bell Washington
Reput
Ficana
Trdowan
Brannan
Ths Enier
Allan B Kline
Ktce
Farm Bureau Federation
GOP National Committee
Truman
Congress
Agrculture
Braenan
Ine
G. Gabrielson
GOP
Asp
Gabrieleon
Sathariy
Repaa- Leon Senate
House
Orielson
Naval Committee
Fils
Victor A.ddrkson
Senatorial Committee
Leonard Hall
New York
House Committee
Halleck
Indiana
Eure Weeks
Hall
Irk
Diinciz
Enstarisl Rampaign Group
Delayed curbs await final approval on wage rules
In Washington President Truman and officials including Price Controller Michael V. Di Salle and Cyrus S. Ching’s Wage Stabilisation Board moved to finalize wage and price controls. The plan aims to slow inflation by setting a wage increase near 10 percent from early 1960 with room for bargaining and hardship adjustments. Prices would be rolled back to a January 2 level and held there temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Washington
Truman
Michael V. di Salle
Cyrus 5
Ching
Sulings
PSC Withholds Action On Rate Hike Plea
Public Service Commission delays ruling on a rate hike plea involving Ashford owner and a telephone system. The case concerns exclusive use of lines in Cottonwood and neighboring areas as a shared service between two circuits. Proceedings extend up to 30 days for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PSC
Ui Public Service Commission
Aia Sci
Ashford
Oneddaly
Tewphone
Tal Ot
Cot
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Russia
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BRW
United Nations
Defense Mobiilize- Cartes
F. Wilson
Cominic Stabilier Brie
A. Johnston
Bene Artere
Nenvind
Koftun
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