Red Bloc Beaten In Bid To Stall Indictment Vote
LAKE SUCCESS The Soviet bloc failed to delay a United Nations Security Council vote on the U S proposal accusing Peiping of aggression in Korea. Russia Poland and Czechoslovakia sought a 24 hour adjournment claiming no instructions on amendments were issued The committee rejected the request 32 to 10 with 12 abstentions Britain likely to support the U S plan with Lebanese amendments and abstain on the Arab Asian ten point resolution seeking a five power conference on Far Eastern issues The United Nations was expected to name Communist China as aggressor within hours India opposed condemning China and urged a peace appeal Peiping had rejected prior offers Egypt India and others urged a six power conference including the United States Russia Britain France India and Egypt to discuss Far Eastern problems The U S pressed to a cease fire in Korea as a precondition for further talks Different delegations argued about forum and representation for Korea and the role of Taiwan at any conference
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Lake Success
China
Korea
Russia
Poland
Czech
Slovakia
U. S
Britain
United Nationa
MacArthur
Red
Rusia
Yodla
Far East
United States
Truemen
House
Senate
Lnbel
Peiping
India
Benegal N. Ray
Nae
Rustia
Cormunist
France
Egypt
Hearing Nears on Phone Rate Plea by Public Service Commission
The AP and Public Service Commission prepare a hearing on proposed higher telephone rates for 37 towns in Southeast Alabama. A five member committee will assess the case, with arguments over higher operating costs and needed capital for service expansion likely to be presented by United Telephone Company and other stakeholders.
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APSC
Co 7 Public Service
Jen
United Tete i
Po Sor
Alabama
Andalu
Jayor Tracey & Wuorerig
Aime United Arieeds
Nead
aS DEES MAECEING Confidence Restored in Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek declared confidence restored in Formosa Taipei after Allied forces reported stabilization of the area. The statement emphasized the government’s ability to maintain order and resist Communist advances, signaling a strengthened position for the Nationalist regime.
Profit Limits Eyed To Control Prices
Washington reports a government study on price control via profit limits while wage stabilizers push for a major policy statement to free wage earners from last week’s pay freeze. The plan envisions fixed margins from cost to price, potentially excluding margin limits from general stabilization. Wage boards debate interim formulas applying to all workers, with efforts to finish negotiations on contracts before February.
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Marold
W. Ward
Washington
Lnder
Fed
Erator
Michael V. DiSatis
Cyrus Ching
Get Tough Pact Endorsed by Truman and Fleven
President Truman and French Premier Rene Fleven wrap a two day review of world problems and reaffirm a hard line against communism in Korea and other Asia fronts. The leaders promise continued joint efforts to deter aggression and defend allied interests amid postwar tensions.
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Donald J. Gonzales
Washington
Truman
Rene Fleven
Delormies
Korea
Dothan VA Office To Close Amid 320 Nationwide Closures
The Dothan Veterans Administration office will close April 1 along with 320 other VA offices nationwide due to funding shortages. Alabama sites in Anniston Decatur Florence Gadsden and Georgia offices in Valdosta Brunswick Athens Rome Augusta and Albany also slated for closure. Local staff listed include Daniel Wally manager Dr Jacob Bailie and several clerical aides. After closure residents may seek help from the County Service Commissioner Sams Parrish and the State Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Dothan
Washington
Anniston
Decstur
Florence
Gadsden
Alabama
Valdosta
Brunswick
Athens
Rome
Augusta
Albany
Georgia
Associated Press
Daniel Wally
Tully
Jacob Bailie
Hazel Snellgrove
Ruby Bruner
Veering
Sams Parrish
Parrish
State Department of Veterans Affairs
Regule
Zoe VA
Military Rejects Draft Age Raise To 30
FRANK I WASHINGTON UP reporting that Defense Department officials rejected raising the draft age to 30. Anna M. Rosenberg told the House Armed Services Committee it would be unwise to train older men, while Maj. Gen. Hershey warned of greater problems above 6 and up. The article notes debates over an 18 year old draft, 27 month service, and universal postwar training, with sentiment about possibly drafting married men and raising the upper age to 28 or 30.
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Anna M. Rosenberg
House Armed Services Committee
Lewis B. Hershey
Drat
Algo
Mia
Nisenbera
Benny
Defense Department
Congress
Truman
Defence
Department
House
Senate
Alabama Parole Board tightens parole and pardon rules
The Alabama Parole Board announces stricter criteria for parole eligibility and pardons, stating parole will be based on welfare to society, seriousness of offenses, prior record, and other factors. It outlines that parole consideration requires substantial evidence and that a parolee may be made permanent if conditions are met. It also sets five year parole or two year post-discharge requirements before pardons or citizenship rights are considered.
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James
Bil
Drinkard
Glen
Senate
Vinson
Canara Sparki
Ardons
Frank Dizon
Suvernor
Bing
Turtet
Jana
Drine Jard
Chinese Reds Attack Nationalist Island Near China Coast
Chinese Communist troops landed on a Nationalist held Atlantic Island off the southeast China coast, fighting now under way. The Nationalist defense ministry said the island held no strategic value but had served as guerrilla headquarters. US release of Nationalist China was urged as Congress debates policy amid tensions over aid to halt Communist expansion in the Orient. Observers tied Chiang Kai-shek's remarks to growing US determination. Nationalist leaders seek clearance to strike the mainland once given.
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Taipes
Formosa
Atlantic
China
Nationalist Defense Ministry
Defense Ministry
United States
Chiang Kai-shek
Generalissima
U.S
Orient
America
Napier Field Training School Discussed by City Commission
City officials discussed locating a three-site Air Force training school at Napier Field during today's meeting. Aimed at cadet training, the project could bring four to six million dollars in payroll annually, with housing and land needs to be arranged. The plan remains in a probability stage, awaiting air force criteria and private bids.
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ED Driggers
Napier
City Commission
Air Force
Dothan
Gseldan
Bailey
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Hugh Wheelless
Dothan Aviation Company
Wheelleus
Nepler
Houston
Buk
Poll tax offices extend hours to 9 p.m. Thursday
Tax Collector Carl Sellers and Probate Judge Albert Logue will keep offices open until 9 p.m. Thursday to accommodate last minute poll tax payments. They say the extended hours target working voters and aim to prevent a Thursday night rush at the 4:30 p.m. close.
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Carl Sellers
Albert Logue
Sellers
Tague
US Girding to Win Hell Bomb Race With Eye on USSR
Washington AP reports President ordersAtomic Energy Commission to accelerate work on thermonuclear fusion bombs amid Korea war tensions. New York Times reporter William L Laurence notes secrecy and rapid progress toward a hydrogen bomb, possibly this spring or summer, with expert opinions mixed on feasibility and timing.
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Ussr
Washington
Korea
Lee
Vierne
William L. Laurence
New York Times
Hell Bom
David Hi Taenthal
Strow' i Leog
UN Units Engage Main Enemy Force Near Korea Front
In a clash reported from Tokyo by AP correspondent Clen Clements, U N troops and their Allies pressed a major enemy force on the Western Korean front. Doughboys spearheaded the assault as artillery and wire obstacles slowed the advance amid frigid conditions. Casualty and objective details were not provided in the initial dispatch.
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Clen Clements
TOKYO
Amies
War News From the Korean Front and Rail Walkouts
Allied forces report advances along the east coast of Korea with gains up to six miles near a frontline position as UN units press toward the Hank. Heavy artillery and naval bombardments pound Saeung and Wonju areas while a Missouri led bombardment targets rail and highway bridges. In the U.S. rail sector, wildcat walkouts by hundreds of switchmen across Chicago and Detroit press for a shorter work week with no pay loss, disrupting several yards and lines.
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UN Enea
Carrierad Fe
Cachgribenet Planta
Tal Assot
Jim l Becker
Sune
Hank
Ile
Bernard Peeters
Park Falls
Wis
Riglnitrance
Buwon
Sigea
Saven M'Les
Ava Ageorinan
vAlr
Noo
Ava
Gem
Dward
Almond
U & Te Naar Asia
Mal Sean
Sai 3
Koraxn
Paris
Missouri
Aid Rt
Mont Cramer
Manchester
Ty Ne
United Press
Chicago
Detroit
Holiday
Brotierhood
Rialrood
Ae Cy
Chesapeake
Nickle Plate
Chesapeake and Ohio
Porch Lights To Aid Polio Fund Drive in Dothan
March Of Dimes volunteers will light porch lamps across Dothan tomorrow from eight to aid Houston County polio fundraising. PTA canvassers will go door to door 7 to 9 pm collecting contributions, urged by County Chairman Robert Ramsey and Foundation officials to support the polio fight.
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Dothan
Houston
PTA
Sp m
Ani Nation
Tex
Jon
Robert Ramsey
Houston J. Seumy
Foundation
Wiregrass Area Forecast Anew Cold Wave
Weather forecast notes a cold spell returning with temperatures in the 32 to 38 range across the Wiregrass area. Occasional rain is possible after a cold front moves through, with observers predicting a biting chill and continued unsettled conditions.
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Wiregrass
Weather Bureau
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University of Texas Defense Research Laboratory
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Indo-China
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Frank I Washington
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