Communists Retake Yongdok on Korea's East Coast
American and South Korean forces probe the western front as North Korean troops retake Yongdok, reversing a prior Allied capture. MacArthur reported renewed Red pressure near Yeehon and Taejon, with defenses bolstered by the First Cavalry and 24th Division amid typhoon‑torn weather and ongoing air and naval operations along the coast toward Pusan.
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Tokyo
Yongdok
Macy Arthur
U.S
MacArthur
Pahang
Cavalry Division
Red
Pusan
Frent
Yeehon
Hamchang
Fiela
First Cavalry
Taejon-Yongdong
Taiyon
Wis
Anseri
Ean Lachenlay
Rede
Taejon
Sventerdiays
Taeyon
Far East
Forer
P. US
Bik Buen
Conmans
Nuri Morea
Lsm
Cumming
Thy
Mae &Ti
Navy
West
Baxter
San Francisco Bay
Weelertt
Westethey
Trojan
Seonstant
Page
Demonstrations Meet Leopold in Brussels After Return
Violent protests erupt in downtown Brinseté as crowds oppose King Leopold III’s return from exile. Socialists clash with Leopold supporters in Martyr's Square while workers’ federation calls for resistance. Newspapers report fatalities, injuries, and heightened tensions amid the upheaval.
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Alfred Cheval Baw
Belgium
Leopold
Nigroes
Brinseté
Libre Belgique
Martyr's Square
Paul-Henri Spark
Contebta
Elroor
Tibee
Pang
Charles
Ay Cegert
Pace
Hament
Leopoldiet Ieee Wis Lowe
Marta
le Per Ple
Resixtmice
Royal Pale
Wiregrass Counties Exceed Bond Quotas
All five Wiregrass counties surpassed their Series Savings Bond quotas in the Independence Bond drive ending July 17. Henry County led at 125 percent with 15,075.75 sold against 12,000. Houston County reached 98,182.75 on a 96,000 quota. Geneva County totaled 30,912 with a 4,000 goal. Dale County bought 330 dex worth of E Bonds boosting Coffey County above 100 percent. Coffee County exceeded its 95,000 quota by 95.
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U.S. Savings Bond Division
Heory
Mouston
Geneva
Aboir County
Coffe County
Explorations Watched At New Shrimp Bed
Alabama fisherman watched explorations to gauge extent of a newly discovered shrimp bed twenty miles out in the Gulf. A Texas organization found the bed reporting potential for commercial operations. a crew member said initial catches were rough but promising, not a large harvest.
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Gulfbrorks
Ala
Alabama
Gulf
Texas
Maeda
Ted Abrimp
Japanese ex-foreign minister dies in prison
Shigenori Tago, former Japanese foreign minister during Pearl Harbor, died in Saigamo Prison after being sentenced to 20 years by an international military tribunal. The report states his death occurred in Sugamo Tokyo on Sunday.
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Tokyo
Shigenori Tago
Saigamo
George Favors Pay As You Go in War Taxes
Senator George D Ga says war costs from Korea and broader conflict should be met mainly through pay as you go taxes. He urges delaying a large tax bill, notes uncertainty over the final size, and contrasts with O Mahoney who favors immediate increases. He asserts no tax action until fall or January and cites defense needs as stabilizing.
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Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Washington
George
D-Ga
Korea
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
United States
America
Don
Russia
Senate House
O'Mahoney D-Wyer
Frigay
O'Mahoney
Joint
House Wave
Meiins
Kev. Douahton
D-Nc
Ways and Meany
Truman
Escaped Slayer Flees After High-Profile Guard Search
William Ray Winley escaped after a July 14 breakout from Kilby prison. About 78 armed officers and bloodhounds from KH tracked him near Mountain Brook Club and NewMerkel area. The case involves the murder of Lorraine Parker, Shelby County, in 1943. Brasher was wounded.
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Birmingham
Soully
Birningham
William Ray Winley
Mountain Brook Club
Farlier
New Merkle
Fivey
Kilby
Wertimka Prion
Denis
Picl
Lorraine Parker
Shelby County
Mercoucin
Merrill T. Brasher
Scouts Plan One Minute Pause for Traffic Safety
Forsyth Georgia news reports Scouts propose a nation wide one minute pause at noon on August 16, anniversary of Margaret Mitchell death. The plan urges reflection on road safety after Mitchell was killed by a speeding car on Peachtree Street in Atlanta last year. Council approves resolution endorsing observance.
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Forsyth
Margaret Mitchell
Miss Mitchell
Peachtree Street
Atlanta
Serns
Cornell
Officials Over War Won't Curtail Food
Washington reports ample food supplies will persist despite Korea crisis. Government says retail prices should rise only 3-4% above July, with the year’s average near 1949. Employment gains from defense boost demand, but hoarding and price spikes are unlikely.
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Washington
Imany
Bien
Truman
Brannan
Elviran
Pwadd
Ine
Population Of U. S. Past 150 Million Bureau Estimates
The Census Bureau estimates the 1950 U S population at 150 520 000, about 19 million more than 1940, with 700 000 largely transient residents included. Preliminary state totals suggest shifts in seat allotments, notably California, New York, Pennsylvania, and several others. Final figures will be revised before Congress votes on apportionment.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Congress
Helais
California
New York
Pennsylvenia
Thy
Arkansgin
Minnote Kensucky
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Florida
Indiana
Michigan
Texas
A. Rost Fekler
Ensus Bureau
Commeter
Tram
Fr Uresom
Reno Fire Destroys Quarter Block in Industrial Section
A spectacular blaze in Reno destroyed a quarter block of the industrial section and threatened adjoining property for about thirty minutes. Origin of the fire was undetermined and no injuries are yet reported.
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Reno
New
Kinmen and Lie Kinmen Under Fire Near Amoy
Chinese Communists shelled Kinmen and Lie Kinmen islands near Amoy as Nationalists reported these outposts are key defence and naval bases for Formosa. The United States considering broader measures as Washington debated response and Seventh Fleet protection.
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Arthur M
Formosa
Wathington
Kinmen Quemoys
Cina Court
Amoy
Kinmen Island
Washington
Truman
Seventh Fleet
Jin Washington
United State
Kinmen Velaha
U. S. Navy
State Department
Fars
Caine
Trivally
United States
Te Kinhiens
U.S
Litthe Kinmen
Kinmen
Ex Prime Minister William Mackenzie King Dies at 73
OTTAWA AP William T van Mackenzie King 73 former Canadian prime minister and veteran of British Commonwealth affairs died last night near Ottawa at Kingsmere Summer home. Death from hypostatic pneumonia preceded by edema followed a Thursday lapse in consciousness. His notable achievements included strengthening Canada United States relations, intensified during World War II through closer ties with President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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Ottawa
William T.van Mackenzie King
Canada
Kingsmere
King
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Four Ships Rushed For Military Work
Shipyard crews rushed work on four Victory type vessels withdrawn earlier from the Maritime Administration reserve fleet. The four cargo ships were kept in running condition while mothballed in the Tens on River reserve, as part of wartime mobilization. Workers scraped a red preservative from hulls during the maintenance effort.
Truman Prepares War Funds Request To Congress
President Truman plans to send Congress a detailed war funding request next Tuesday. The package includes a defense production program and broad taxes to finance a ten billion dollar mobilization. Leaders expect swift passage of measures to extend enlistments and raise manpower ceilings.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
White House
Council of Economic Advisers
Senate
House
White’ House
Attc
Chainwan Tydings
Senate Armed Services Committee
Tydings
Air National Guard And Reserve Units In Line For Calls
Washington reports some Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard units are set to be ordered to active duty soon with a formal statement expected tomorrow. Individual members with usable skills are being recalled now while about 40 500 reservists and 44 000 guard members remain in units. The guard includes 4 tactical squadrons with 73 fighters and 32 bombers plus numerous support units such as control warning groups aviation engineers air service detachments and weather stations.
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Washington
Air Force Reserve
Air National Guard
Air Force
Organized Reserve
California Boy Seeks Bicycle Trade For Frog
Sacramento report says a local boy offered a frog in trade for a bicycle. The humorous exchange drew attention as the field of bidders and neighbors watched the playful proposal unfold in the neighborhood.
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California
Folsom Letter Signals New Push On Reapportionment
Governor James E. Folsom asks lawmakers to reconvene soon to act on reapportionment and local legislation. He warns that delaying could prompt a new special session after Aug. 1, with observers expecting lawmakers to return and potential clashes over senate apportionment and constitutional changes.
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Tom Little Montgomery
Bunyner
James E. Folsom
Envi
Inweakang
Folsom
House
Senate
Sory
Flow
Gordon Persons
Housing Contract Awarded at Eglin AFB
G W Klosterman of Pensacola awarded a $5 million housing project contract at Eglin Air Force Base. Construction to begin in September for 528 units to house officers and airmen on base.
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Eglin Air Force Base
Eglin
G. W. Klosterman
Pensacola
Chamber Here Okays Directory For City
The Dothan Chamber of Commerce approves a city directory to be published by R. L. Polk and Company, first since 1938. Charles J. Snyder will lead about six weeks of local work, followed by enumerators for 30 weeks to list residents and businesses, then three months for publication and delivery. The directory will include residents, firms, a street guide, and phone listings.
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George Whittington
Dothan
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Dov
R. L. Polk and Company
Charles J. Snyder
Polk
Ceater Fay
Snyder
Jinews
Chacber
Selden X Bailey
Polke Company
U S Plans To Speed Work On Jap Treaty
Washington reports that the United States aims to accelerate a Japanese peace treaty as part of a broader anti-Communist push in Asia. Advisers argue the Korean conflict underscores Japan’s defense needs, including a stronger police force, coast guard, and protection for Japan, plus mobilizing industry under allied supervision.
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Washington
United States
Far East
Truman
U.S
Jor Dan
Japan
Asia
Germany
Ruhr
Europe
North Atlantic
Taly
Douglas MacArthut
MacArthur
Winds Lash Dethan Cuts Power During Heavy Rain
Late last night strong winds and rain toppled trees and poles in Dothan causing scattered power outages through the city. Lightning hit and several fuses blew while high voltage lines were overloaded, cutting electrical service in parts until midnight. Downtown winds peaked at reported speeds and debris cluttered streets as the storm moved away.
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Uty
Crly Filectric
Ws Smith
East & Dozen
Middleh
North Alice Street
Ita
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Municipal
Cty
Dothan
Hedglso Way
Smith
Montgomery Man Held In Knife Slaying
AP reports a 33 year old Montgomery man, Gus H. Petty, arrested for murder after a Friday night fight in a restaurant. Landgraft Sr., 33, died early yesterday from chest wounds. Police Lt J R Elland said Petty, a resident of Hamex Landgraft, fought Landgraft in the restaurant leading to the fatal stabbing.
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Montgomery
J. RB
Elland
Gus H. Petty
Hiamex Landgraft, Sr
Landgraft
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Geongsan
Kenneth G.ielts
Alma &. Fields
Iron City
Gawan
Sugamo
U. S
Bureau
Quemoy
Air National Guard and Reserve Units
Sacramento
Ari
Wiltz
Kantor
Murch
Art Eglin
Chamber
Dethan
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