Waves Of Red Invaders Yon Dong Push At Yongdong
American ground forces abandoned Yongdong as waves of North Korean attackers pressed the Taejun Yongdong sector. General MacArthur noted continued pressure with new lines to form, while U. S. and Allied planes struck forward near Yongdong and Hasan. Truman sought Congress for a large tax increase to fund military needs.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Yongdong
Korea
First Cavalry Division
Taejun-Yongdong
MacArthur
U.S
Peninsia
Hasan
Snide Vlerks
Sulpéry
Guereittis
Phot
Thyoumit
Ati Teaver
Tarun-Oie
Yongding
Uae
Guerrilat
Yongduns
Marepulle Ave
KIFE
Special Session Called Thursday in Montcomery
The legislature plans a special session at noon on Thursday to vote on constitutional convention questions and local bills. Governor's secretary issued the notice while Folsom was reportedly out of town. past sessions included reapportionment, constitutional convention, and local legislation efforts that stalled.
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Montcomery
Gavin Ramex E. Folsom
W. W. ¢Billy Lyerly
Folsom
Aday
Hidle
Dune
Urey
Vlozr
Reds Rush Supplies And Troops Despite Attacks By Planes
Washington reports North Korean Reds continue to move supplies and reinforce despite Allied air attacks. Bridges and rivers across Han and Ansong areas are damaged, but pontoon bridges keep some routes open. B 29 bombers provide close ground support while North Korean tanks are repelled in battles near Onchoy and Yongdong.
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Washington
Oan Air Force
Marin Highway
Rattrand
Han
Ansong
Kao
Seoul
Falles Taejon
Siating
Onchoy
South Korea
Yongdong
Korea
Tarjou
Yeehou
Mobile Bus Strike Talks Open After Week of Deadlock
Labor and management delegates met in Mobile to try to end a 41 day bus strike. The session followed a joint conference arrangement by citizen conciliators as federal and state mediators stepped back from the dispute. Thousands of residents have lost regular transportation since the job actions began in June.
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Mobile
API
Mobile Areca
Abot Afl
Officers Nab Four In Kidnap Robbery Case
Tuscaloosa police cracked a kidnap robbery case involving man Ontario Robertson who said four suspects admitted forcing C. E. Rabson of Alberta City to ride to a point near Birmingham and cashing checks. Identified suspects include Paul Yaowerys 22 Lowery 20 Mary Milldram 26 of Montgomery and Joan Ruth Reed 18 of Louisville Ky. Two men held at Montgomery. women under arrest there.
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Tuscaloosa
IAF
Floyd Robertso
Robertson
C. EB
Montgomery
Hobson
Leap From Car Fatal LAKE WALES
Joseph W. Cone of Lakeland died when he leaped from a moving car near Lake Wales. State road department employee was driving and witnesses said he slowed at a crossing then sped up in an apparent attempt to beat the switch engine in the area.
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Lake Wales
Joseph W. Cone
Lakeland
Jie
Cattle farmer slain near Ratner identified
Glenn Mills a 35 year old Montgomery County cattle farmer was shot to death near Ratner about 25 miles south of Montgomery. Two Montgomery brothers, Gary Coles 41 and Cole, SR were booked on murder charges. Sheriff Mosley said Gary Coles admitted the shooting claiming self defense. A cattle bill of sale was found in Mills's pocket.
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Montgomery AP
Ratner
Here
Glenn Mills
Montgomery County
Montgomery Brothers
Gary Cols
Cole, SR
Sherif George A. Moxtes
T Ar
Mosley
Gary Cate
Mills
Ramer
Mossley
Montgomery Defeats Ashford in Legion Nine Playoff
Montgomery won the opening game of the South Alabama district playoffs for the American Legion state baseball title, defeating Ashford the Ninth District champion 62. Ashford, the loser, faces the third entry while Jackson prepares after winning the Seventh District title.
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Montgomery
South Alabama
American Legion
Ashford
Jackson
Allocation Powers For Truman Urged By Sawyer
Sawyer asserted that Truman must have complete power to allocate materials and controls in wartime. He told reporters that a voluntary program would not suffice and urged Congress to grant full allocation authority to the president during the crisis.
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Raymond Lahr
Washington
Truman
Congress
Treasury
John Wo “Raydee
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Deniman
Suyder
Lee
Totan
Senate
Walter F. George
Senate Group
Robert J., Mawehtan
Afte
Bnyder
George
Renainer
Snyder
Bacole
Teinan
Tvew
Iin Democratic
Capbaker
Sam Raybury
Warren Dupfer
Scopelary
Charles Sawyer
Sawyer
Commerce
Sens Mé Baneng
Trurman
Lons
Korea
New Bond Ordinance Repeals Two-Week-Old City Act
City commissioners adopt a new bond ordinance replacing a two week old act. Mayor Adkins supports the change as it aligns with state law. The measure sets a $1,000 surety bond for license issuance and limits bonding within city and police jurisdiction. Commission also approves vehicle purchase and utility supplies amid debates on Negro recreation site play.
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Aso
John Adkins
Roys Lewis
Wale
Ennirt
Adking
The
Negro Park Petiion
Commission
Page
Lakeview
Nekro
Jhm Brennan
Robert Malone Motor Company
Porter Hardware Company
Residence Burned Mother Threatened by Despondent Youth
A 23 year old, W. J. Harper, son of Mrs. Claude Harper, was jailed in Houston County after setting his mother’s residence on fire and threatening to kill her. Sheriff Cameron said the blaze destroyed the home and all contents while the mother saved only her clothing. Details on other family members and exact motives remain unclear. Harper was reportedly involved in a prior fatal car crash last year and suffered a broken back in that incident.
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Dothan Route Three
Houston County
J. Walt Cameron
Cameron
W. J. Harper
Claude Harper
Harper
Gameran
Cottonwood
Somans
Board Sets Public Hearing On Road Priority Decision
A county board discussed paving road No 4 and a by pass issue for Dothan. Members Boswell Calhoun Meadows Sumnerford and Jerk Mengions debated which roads should have priority and when to hold a second hearing. County Engineer Lacy was instructed to reschedule work orders and set voting for the next session on August 14.
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Faulk
Wie
Higanuy Brande Dale Cuuniy
Yeawaddy
Board of Revenue
Memper W. Beye Calhoun
Ansett
Yeaterday
Gesti
Boswell
Meadows
Cathauin
Dothan
Bas
Calton
Bucwel
Priory
Fince Boswell
Ealhoun
Tehate Sarge J. A. Joyne
Thes
Lely Roa
Colomiela Ash
John Ingram
Calvin Kar Risap
FR. D. Lacy
Oklahoma Senate Fight Heats Up Between Thomas and Monroney
In Oklahoma a tight runoff pits Senator Elmer Thomas, longtime Agriculture Committee chair, against Rep. Mike Monroney for the U S Senate. Monroney led the first primary but no winner with Thomas aiming to defend a military and farm policy legacy amid farmer concerns.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Elmer Thomas
Senate Agriculture Committee
Washington
Mike Monroney
U. S. House
Monroney
Thomas
API
Senate
U. S
Korea
Thoms
Monronex
Arkansas
Gay
Sid McMath
Ben Laney
Laney
McMaid
Truman
Louisiana
Russell Long
Huey P. Long
Malcolm LaFargue
Shreveport
Long
Newtois
Monroe
South Carolina
Hugo Sims
Orangeburg
John J. Riley
Sumter
James B. Hare
Setuda
W. J. B Dore
Greensboro
Forces Buildup Plea Of Vinson
Rep Vinson D-Ga urged quick military buildup and backed a bill to extend enlistment periods. he warned of a real global war possibility and criticized postwar conservatism while urging action on Navy and Air Force expansion and a larger armed forces budget. The House was expected to vote on related defense measures later.
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Barney Livingstone
Washington
Vinson D-Gal
Vinson
Armed Services’ Committee
House
Senate
Truman
United States
Russia
Korea
Warren
Rocket Firing Set Saturday at Long Range Proving Ground
A second horizontal flight of guided missiles will be staged at Cocoa Florida this Saturday. The test will feature a V-2 rocket and the smaller WAC Corporal, each reaching high altitude and distance as safety officials report. The V-2 soared to about 10 miles then toward the sea. the WAC Corporal’s range was projected beyond 175 miles.
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Cocoa
Fla
Proving Ground
Atlantic
Medaloprp
WAC
Harold R. Turner
White Sands
N. M
Repay
Floridians Back Waterway Fund Expansion Plan
Washington dispatch reports Florida lawmakers including Spessard Holland J Hardin Peterson Bob Sykes Charles Bennett Dwight Rogers George Smathers Ira Hertong met with state business leaders to back funding to widen and deepen the intracoastal waterway from Jacksonville to Miami The Senate Appropriations Committee urged a 500000 starter appropriation transforming the waterway depth from eight to twelve feet Commodore Stanley Kitchine of the Florida Inland Navigation District called it a national defense need noting its strategic value.
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Washington
Morida
Jacksonville
Amiami
Spessard Holland
J. Hardin Peterson
Bob Sykes
Charles Bennett
Dwight Rogers
George Smathers
Ira Hertong
Florida
Senate Appropriations Committee
Stanley Kitchine
Florida Inland Navigation District
Dothan Chamber Approves Local Folder Publication
The Dothan Chamber of Commerce board gave final approval yesterday afternoon for a Dothan folder. Chamber Manager Selden Bailey announced the go ahead and said material would be sent to printers this week for about 25,008 copies to be distributed.
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Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Dothan
Selden Bailey
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