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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1950
Page
1
AP dispatches from Tokyo report three North Korean infantry divisions backed by artillery swarmed Taeyon area forcing American units to withdraw from fields north of the city. MacArthur's HQ notes heavy fighting with American losses and continued enemy pressure as forces pull back to prepared defenses southeast of Taejon.
The article reports authorities considering a second draft and the push to fill a 20000 man quota by a September deadline. It notes exemptions for dependent fathers and cites statements from Army spokesmen and government officials about possible changes to call rules and eligibility.
Washington AP reports Senator Gillette of Iowa chairs a Senate Agriculture subcommittee probing the gap between prices paid suppliers and those charged by retailers. He cites evidence of price gouging during wartime controls and urges renewed hearings and possible congressional action to shield consumers.
MOBILE AP A police order seeks to halt a union membership ban in Mobile. The city faces a court petition naming the City Commission and police and fire chiefs seeking a temporary restraining order to stop enforcement until legal review. The mayor must give 48 hours notice before any court action proceeds.
Marine Corps recruiting officer Sergeant Charlos Kirkhat from Montgomery will set up a temporary recruiting office in the lobby of the county courthouse for three days from Tuesday through Thursday. The event, aimed at high school graduates considering a military career, offers limited incentives and promises enrichment opportunities.
The Dothan Military Sub District lists a call for enlisted volunteers for a one teal or active duty, including Women’s Army Corps and Reserve inactive enlisted. Officers say openings span radar, radio, artillery mechanics, engineering, cryptographic tech, and more.
Georgia Pair argues profiting hoarding raises prices and risks wartime controls. They warn shortages may follow, prompting government price caps and possible nationalized industry steps to stabilize the economy. Strong opposition to communism frames the plea for restraint.
A Washington dispatch quotes Stalin indicating readiness to discuss ending the fighting. The note, delivered in various cables, mentions peace measures and the Korean problem as the central issue. Russian and Indian officials are cited, with references to UN diplomacy and potential concessions.
Belgrade reports Yugoslavia offers a peace formula to Russia and the Cominform based on mutual respect. Minister Porvola Miloven Dulas, a Palit Lite leader, spoke at the Congress of the Yugoslav Communist Party paraphrasing a plan to live in peace with all peoples and cooperate without infringing on others. The Cominform remains a closed Eastern bloc coalition that expelled Yugoslavia in 1948 and has since jealously guarded loyalty to Moscow.
A garbled OCR item notes Houston placing first among southern cities, mentioning supervisor names and unclear phrases. The readable facts indicate Houston tops a regional list, but details and proper nouns are heavily corrupted in the text.
About 20000 people expected to attend the Baptist World Conference in Cleveland starting Saturday. President Truman asked to attend. attendance linked to the Korean situation. Dr Harry Barrett and Dr Henry Barker are among key figures listed with officials and associations from 42 foreign countries. The five day session opens with leaders from the Baptist World Alliance and 18 million Baptists worldwide represented.
UPI report from Washington cites US military leaders warning that the Korea war will last longer than expected. They anticipate continued delays in major offensives as reinforcements and heavy equipment are rushed to the front. Officials say it could take months to penetrate enemy lines and sustain a counteroffensive.
Reports from Washington indicate the Truman administration seeks higher overall taxes and wartime controls tied to Korea. Proposals include a $400,000,000 tax boost, selective price and rent controls, standby power for national defense, and possible restoration of WWI authority over materials and wages. Congress debates urgency and scope amid campaign pressures.
Tornadoes and floods hit Wisconsin and Nebraska over the weekend. One death occurred in Wisconsin as the Pine River flooded Darlington while tornadoes near Crag and Cordova damaged farms and a schoolhouse. High winds felled trees and power lines. rivers spilled beyond banks with rainfall up to five inches in spots.
President Truman will send to Congress a report on the Korean war and possible legislative steps. He will not appear in person. a radio address to the nation may follow. The envisaged measures include steel and consumer credit controls and potential military spending to bolster Korea and allied defenses.
AP reports Birmingham area employment hit a 14 month high as Alabama State Employment Service records show 217100 employed, up from 213400. Labor-management relations run at their best since December amid the dune period.
Five men trapped by smoke in the Lark Mine of the US Smelting Reining and Mining Company near Lark Utah have been missing for over 24 hours. Rescue efforts battle dense smoke through about 100 miles of tunnels as attempts to locate the men continue from nearby mines. Names include Horace Marin Seal and Leland Newson among others. the search spans the Mascot and Lark shafts with water shut off and fans aiding ventilation.
Route 2 Man Sought After Fight and Wreck reports Van Johnson of Dothan charged with knife assault on his wife. He allegedly overturned a pickup, injuring their 13 year old son Joe Johnson who was treated for a fractured arm and released. Bonds set at $500. Mrs Johnson filed charges. No official accident account available.
WEWALLITCHKA AP three persons questioned about the fishing camp operator have been released Sheriff Byrd Parker said no evidence of foul play found in the fatal burning of W E Brockett in his camp building. He apparently had been alone when smoke arose. The camp is located near Bend Lakes.
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