Northern Rail Center Blasted In B-29 Raid
Tokyo dispatch reports U S Air Forces conducted a daylight strike on a North Korea rail center north of the 38th parallel using about 50 B-29 Superfortresses. The raid aimed to sever rail links as ground forces drew back toward prepared positions along the Kum River and Han River while North Korean forces massed for a possible counterattack. Casualty figures cited by MacArthur’s headquarters showed 42 killed, 490 wounded, and 256 missing or unaccounted for among American forces, with broader reports of enemy damage and the strategic goal of disrupting supply lines.
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Tokyo
U. S
North Korea
Fath
Kain
Barrer
Reda
Han River
Tanyang
Pusan
Taejon
Kum River
MacArthur
Bouth
Kum
Renr
Eivich
Korea
Dickinson Opens with Win in Alabama Golf Match Play
Dickinson Gardener Dickinson, defending champion, defeated Tip TH of Montgomery 7 and 6 in the opening match of the Alabama Golf Association Tournament. The match lasted 12 holes, with Dickinson one over par. Co-medalist honors went to Norman gid Tunny Ryan of Greenville, who advanced with a 4 4 victory over Leonard Leech.
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Gadspen
APS
Gardner Dickinson
Dewan
Ite
Tip TH
Montgomery
Alaberma Golf Association
Dickinson
Tunner
Jack Horner
Jim Head, Jr
Bilingham
Nornar
County drafts first quota set at twenty men
County officials announced the first Selective Service quota of 20 men for pre-induction examinations. A meeting of the Draft Board 3 was held to review all classifications as Benest Howill ordered 78 men to undergo pre-melitation exams and the process will extend through August.
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Tiouiagn County
Selective Service Board
Numbre
Wijareny
Diyornr
Eialrman
Rey Norton Dendy
Dendy
Ralph Fynven
Eer
Attana
Benest Howill
Jukor
Houston
Jowine Parrs
Che Syeent
Mabey Ropivswatiae
Heme
Teealunite
Gratndy Cottes
Maud Janes Bale
Geneva
Iheeey Hensry
Thren
Barhoor
Ana
Quoias
Hee
Hansen
Merchants Readied for Welcome Mats Trade Day Sales
Merchants prepared for a festival style Trade Day in Bargains area with banners and advertising. Event aims to draw shoppers to Dothan as a regional trade center, featuring special sales crews and rock bottom prices while promoting Southern hospitality.
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Ntme
Tie Retail Mereh
Tie Duthon Han der
Lonmerce
Mare Veda Anevehay
Heron
Patel
Dothan
Tristates
Bargales
Cat
Bale
Jowest Prise’ Posible
17-Year-Old Boy Almost Escapes With Bank Loot
In Baltimore a 17-year-old, Charles W. Johnson, allegedly attempted a payroll theft at Calvert Bank's West Baltimore branch. A handgun was brandished, money grabbed, and the suspect fled as police closed in after a pursuing officer fired a shot. An alert by a passerby helped police track the crime.
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Baltimore
Aph
Ftield
Hinock
Dogsore
Charles W. Johnson
Wo Pharge
Win
Lam
Sarmuel
Konep
Sianager
Calvert Bank
West Ballia
Fe Bank
Alice Sim Pang
Ue Male
Wearneenaki
Rogers
Chy
Kemp
Phvarant
Officials Talk Big Increases In Arms Flow
Washington officials discuss speeding up American arms shipments to Western Europe amid the Korean crisis. They weigh doubling aid including tanks and equipment, with debates on mobilization and expanding defense production to meet growing demands. Acheson comments reflect tension over Soviet actions and peace appeals amid heightened global risk.
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Washington
Europe
Atlanie Bayt Aires
America
United States
Fara Jong
Korea
Forens Cahiue
Ka~ Jea
Pengraint
Sonerin
Bec
Russia
Jachsson
Acherun War
Pii Gotie Cmute
Wie
Dialoat
Aewre
Isilaaria
Yivgaslavia
Acheson Vale
Achyson
Franconia Strikes Reef Near Quebec, Passengers Removed
Early today the 20 000 ton Franconia rammed a shallow reef one mile from Quebec while en route to Liverpool. Seven passengers were removed as crews evacuated the liner with most passengers taken ashore by special buses. A Cunard spokesman gave no immediate cause but promised a statement soon. Unofficial reports suggested possible steering failure but officials said the ship was not in danger of capsizing.
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Quebec
Tigo
St. Lawrence
Franconia
Cunard - Donald» Son
Tarrea
P. A
Quebec Port
En Revile
Liverpool
Canar
Game Warden Donahoo Quits Amid Charges in Alabama
George Red Donahoo, longtime state game warden in Jefferson County, has resigned while facing charges from the Shelby County Grand Jury over alleged illegal dove shooting and misappropriation. Publication director Tom Ford said Donahoo cited health issues as the reason and that he had turned over money found in a bag to authorities.
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Birmingham
George Red Danzhoo
Wareden
Jtettertay
Tom Ford
State Conservation Department
Ford
Donahoo
Shelby County Grand Jury
Armor Rockets To Be Provided For U.S. Airmen
General Vandenberg and Fifth Air Force officials tour Korean and Japanese bases report pilots say five inch rockets lack against North Korean tanks. New armor and electronic aids to aircraft to be added. reinforcement missions continue as jets fly up to three daily.
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U.S
Charles Cordopry
Japan
Sim
Hoyt
Vandenberg
Air Force
Star
United Press
Kora
Fifth Air Force
North Korcalis
Norsan
Jlanar
Gem
Earle E
Partridar
Partridge
Alaj
Dean Hess
Mariota
Gio
Rommending
Bess
Hess
Excise tax cuts sidelined by Korea war talks
Washington reports say Senate finance panel shelved a House tax repeal plan for excises, citing uncertain wartime needs in Korea. With White House backing delaying any tax cuts, lawmakers expect taxes to stay or rise until the conflict eases. Taft calls the bill suspended not dead, urging clarity for shoppers. Drive carefully save lives.
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Francis A. LE
Washington
Kosvar
White House
Korea
Tne
Senate
Finarce Committee
Aetton
Byrd
Congresa
Tre
Congress
Taft
Ohio
Cnairmant
Republican
Pressure for U S To Seek Control Of Industry Seen
Washington reports growing pressure on the Truman Administration to pursue limited or full home-front mobilization powers as Korea fighting escalates. NSRB delays plan, White House has not requested a program of controls, and opinion splits between immediate action and a wait‑and‑see approach.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
Weill
Korea
Key
Truman
Congress
Betonse Jobeson
W. Sturt Seiington
National Security Re*sources Board
NSRB
NSHB
White House
Asials
Howev
Defense Department
Necas
US Reds Increase Underground Activity
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover said U S Communists escalated underground operations in the past year, creating the heaviest workload for the FBI. The annual review shows record internal security and defense investigations, surpassing WWII levels as the party decentralizes and shifts operations underground.
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Washington
U. S
FBI
J. Edgar Hloever
PBI
Koover
Communist Party
FBL
Alabama Solons End Session
The Alabama Legislature ended its special session and adjourned, with Gov. James E. Folsom hinting he may call lawmakers back around August. The House passed a reapportionment measure that would place one senator each in Montgomery Jefferson and Mobile counties, while the rest of the state would form 32 two county districts. The Senate approved a bill to raise the first grade entrance age, which the governor indicated he would sign if desired. Several reform efforts failed to reach the three-fifths constitutional amendment threshold, and adjournment came after late-session battles.
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Senate
James Adams
Jefferson County
Montgomery
Jefferson
Mobile
House
North Alabama
Mesaberg
Thee
Etowah
Tuscaloosa
Two Officers Feud Ends in Slaying and Wounding
In Mineola Texas two feuding peace officers exchanged gunfire on a downtown street. One was killed and the other wounded. Police Chief Wesley Taylor and Acting Police Chief C M Barnett reported the incident followed a signed over minor traffic case between the two officers.
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Mineola
Toxaphene Licked Em Seminole Grasshoppers Under Control
Seminole County Agent Eugene Rogan reports grasshoppers that threatened crops have been brought under control after heavy dusting with toxaphene. Airplane dusting began last weekend with a 20 percent toxaphene solution following a $10,000 grant from the Georgia State Extension Service, stopping the pest's spread feared to reach neighboring counties and states.
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Donalsonville
jSeminole County
Eugene Rogan
Hugh D. Broome
Promi
Broome
Extension Service
Department of Agriculture
Jack Radclifte
Bexv
Alabama
Florida
Congress Views On War Grow More Serious
Washington lawmakers debate war options in Korea with calls to use atomic bombs, mobilize National Guard units, and press General MacArthur on strategy. Senator Johnson urges active duty for 30,000 plus Reservists. Brewster suggests leaving bomb decisions to MacArthur.
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Congress
Washington
National Guard
House
Bentten
D-Tex
Truman
Southern
Lst
Texas
Lyndon Johnson
Korea
Johnson
Senate
Brewster Rmei Pen
MacAchint
Tracy
Voorhees
Army
United States
Senate Armed Services Committee
Navy
Forrest P. Sherman
Ichngon
U. S
Soviet Naval Strength Near Korea Report Says 800 Vessels Suspected
AP reports Russia may have about 800 naval vessels near the Korean War area. Estimates place 70 to 100 larger ships with many small craft. 28 ships identified, including six aircraft carriers. The submarine fleet draws most U S attention for potential wartime duties and reconnaissance in the Western Pacific.
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Korean
Elton
Fay
ITON
Russia
Japan
United States
U.S
Far East
ABC agents seize corn whiskey stills in Jefferson County
In June, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control agents destroyed 44 illicit stills and 4 still runs, obliterating 13,950 gallons of mash and about 6 million gallons of whisky. The operation targeted illegal distilleries in Jefferson County as part of a crackdown.
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Birmingham
Jefferson County
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
ABC
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