Communist Troops Threaten U S Position Near Kumchon
Reports from Tokyo say North Korean forces reach within 10 miles of Kumchon center, threatening the main U S and South Korean center. Another Red thrust nears Pusan, while Kumchon and surrounding roads are key supply lines and routes for reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Korean
Don Huth
Tokyo
Kumchon
U.S
South Korea
Pusan
Korea
Reda
Associated Press
William 2. Moore
Chitye
Freak Wind Ravages Grimes Farms and Homes
A freak windstorm hit the Grimes area late yesterday, damaging small farm buildings and blowing out windows. No injuries were reported. Residents including E. M. Harrison suffered smashed windows and damaged structures as trees were uprooted and roofs and barns were ruined. The local attorney’s name could not be learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Dale Gaumity
Grimes
Akey
Perros
E. M. Harrison
Harrison
Rome
J. W. Rouge
Gadsden Man Heads Alabama Bar Group
John Lusk Jr of Gadsden was elected president of the Alabama Bar Association at the annual bar convention in Birmingham. Lusk succeeds Francis Hare of Birmingham as state lawyers and jurists heard a talk by a distinguished native son Friday night. Edward Barrett, assistant U S secretary of state, urged a great crowd to denounce world communism and support a strong cartel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
John Lusk, Jr
Gadsden
Alabama Bar Association
Tard
Lusk
Francis Hare
Alabama
Edward” ‘W. Barrett
U. S. Secretary of State
Designs And Cost Schedule For Festival Floats
Float commission announces ready designs for the Seventh National Parade Festival with cost plans for 22 foot floats. Merchants civic clubs fire brigades and farm clubs may enter floats under Mrs Helms supervision. The sale of parade attractions is set for this week with judges and parade directors named to oversee entry rules and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ates
Troy
Desire Tn
Chaseman
Dan Pierce
Brna Dleims
Mel
We Chaneber
Canmeret
Helis
Tohnhantine
Pwartis
Carl Kirk
J. M. Stallings
Ewell Heath
T. Hart
M.D. Waldron
Jack Davis
Walter Mac
Agton Maselsky
van Ritch
Dedication Planned for Birmingham Olympic Hall at City Hall
Mayor L Lawrence of Pitts Doran will deliver an address at ceremonies dedicating Birmingham's new 3 650 000 Olympic Hall on Thursday. United States Conference of Ayooee resifenk of Lawrence to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Lawrence
Pitts- Doran
Birmingham
Johnson Bares Weapons Cost In Defense Spending Debate
Washington AP report outlines defense appropriations for weapons and equipment totaling about 9.6 billion to 14 percent hike, with 60 percent of roughly 10.5 billion for armed forces for gear like planes ships and guns. Committee members cite breakdowns on procurement, research, and reserve costs amid postwar spending debates.
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Washington (Ap
Story of
Defense
Tuhasen
Vinton Ormy
Tows
Armed Services Committee
Johnson
Truman
Guapans
Terwubil
Bee Repias
Elise
Congress
Pelicei Ania Vy
Dothan Negro Killed By Shotgun Blast
Louis Jones a Dothan Negro was killed by a shotgun blast through a window at Villiance Vors Lumber Company quarters late last night. Detectives Herring Hobby Busley and Deputy Cameron led the investigation as several Negroes were questioned. Investigators said a shotgun shell marked the spot where Jones was killed instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Jones
Villiance Vors Lumber Company
Severs Wthoy
Idntahn
James Herring
Neil Hobby
Solor Keener Busley
Idtedga Cameron
Jones
Standby Power Debate Surges Over President Powers
In Washington Senator Ives urges broad standby authority for wage and price controls and possible rationing to meet a crisis. He warns of panic buying and calls for quick mobilization alongside tax and credit steps. Baruch and Maybank weigh timing while Sparkman supports limited standby powers with executive timing left to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ivey
Tenan
ANC d
Ives
Congress
Fiat
Sermar
Stnate
Brest
Honw Tayt
Serfaty Banking Committee
Bugis
Tees
Bernard M. Baruch
Senator Maybank
D- SC
Senate Banking Committee
Truman
Pope
Senate
Senate Mondiy
Sparkman
Brussels Blood Clash as King Leopold II Returns
Reports from Brussels describe a violent confrontation as gendarmes clash with demonstrators along Boulevard Anépach. Rioters smashed windows, pelted police with cobbles, and mounted troops were deployed after a single rifle shot sparked chaos. Pro Leopoldist measures included occupation of key facilities and a state of siege in parts of Belgium.
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Brussels
Beltinm
Leopold VI
Orkaxa
Yous
Is Huried
Dtutiee
Gant Nang
Leen
Brusssels
Verviers
Teaneld
Risk Taking Requisite For Peace Stated By Attlee
Taunton England AP Prime Minister Attlee told a labor rally Britain must pursue positive action and willingness to take risks to secure world peace. He praised the United States and 30 other nations backing action against the Communist invasion of South Korea and warned the UN must act to avoid repeating failures of the League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton. Eng
Attlee
Britain
United Nations
League of Nations
South Res
United States of America
Ibia
Thia
Blue Angels Prepare for Combat Duty After Dallas Exhibition
The Navy’s No 1 jet exhibition team the Blue Angels ordered to be ready for combat in Korea after a Dallas showcase. Seven pilots and twenty four support crew perform precision aerial maneuvers with the F9 Panther jets. leadership under Lt Cmdr John J Magda.
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Navy
Washington
Korea
Dalas
Blue Angels
Dallas
Naval Air Station
John J. Magda
Louisville
Biegia
Mare
Kanizea
Navy Air Base
Tacksonville
Yds
Naval
Cleveland
Cleveland News
Four Billion Dollar Airplane Order Signals Production Push
Washington AP The Air Force issued letters of intent directing about 200 manufacturers to begin producing airplanes and parts valued at more than 4 billion dollars. The step accompanies pending appropriations and negotiations on exact contracts, with firms told to plan staffing but without disclosure of names or specific models. The move aims to seed a broader defense buildup, expanding from 48 to 69 groups in coming months, and aligns with broader plans outlined by Air Force and government leaders.
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Washington
Tne
Congress
Air Foree
Wilmer
Tammany
Ming
Jan J Hars
Chitin Vinson eDegat
Air Force
Conchess
Tost Your
Board of Revenue To Determine Plan For Funds
The Houston County Board of Revenue will meet in special session tomorrow on call of Judge J. A. Pogue to decide how to raise about 975,000 for pay, general expenses, and payrolls. Logue outlined options including a short term loan or cashing bonds, with state cost sharing and current fund shortages noted. The plan aims to cover August payrolls and bills for the highway department as gasoline and road funds run low.
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Houston County Board of Revenue
Seston
J. A. Pogue
Avidge Tugne
Columbia-Asdford
Logue
Regimr
W. Perry Calhoun
Herald
Pair Arrested On Lie Charges In Red Spy Case
In New York, Abraham Brothway, 26, and Mirkin Moskowitz, 34, were arrested on charges of conspiring with Harry Gold to give false testimony to a federal grand jury investigating subversive activities. FBI tied Gold to Jacob Golds and Soviet spy rings. charges stem from 1947 supposed meetings, with arraignment set for Monday.
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New York
Harry Gold
Justice Department
Abraham Brothway
Ulster Chemical Company
Cliffwood
N. J
Mirkin Moskowitz
Irving HL Saypol
Federal Grand Jury
Washington
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Gold
Broihman
Grand Jury
Jacob Golds
Elizabeth Bentley
Sel - Dee
Golos
Adwilly
Hover
Brothnan
Sentench Semenov
Anmtorz
Missy Muskowits
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Grant Jury
Saypol
Manhattan
Hoyoune
War Mangawer Commission
Manhattar
Brothman
Childred
Sunnyside
Queens
Army Studies Future Plans At Camp Rucker
Plans show no current Army reactivation of Camp Rucker as officials study possible future use. Rep Georges Andrews notes Army guidance and emphasizes Army needs will determine if reopening occurs. A mass merchants meeting in Dothan will discuss Rucker and related topics. Local leaders request action as residents urge revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Feta Merchants Committee
N City Auditorium
Rucker
Walt Wailereauld
Andrews
Department ‘of the Army
Charles I. Bolte
Plana and Training Division
Department of the Army
Camp Rucker
Alabama
Ozare
Douglas Brown
Special Session Costs Soar With Day-To-Day Calls
Gov Folsom faces record use of state funds if he orders daily special sessions. Legislators would be paid per day and mileage anew each time, risking about 90 000 on opening day and leaving only about 3 000 in the fund for ongoing costs. Military and other lines may be cut to cover the shortfall as the state grapples with recurring session expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Felsom
Dothan
State Banking Board
C.F. Shelton
First State Bank
Altomah
Bank
P. E. Marley
Mountgomery
Shalon
The
Eagle
Sheiton
Bill Lyerly
Marley
Folsom Bn
Shodan
Peta
J. Witliam Hightower
Branid Mao
Flavernor Felson
Rion
Krow
Austin
Muirles
Shelton
Grnpt Folsom
Brooks Glass
Glass
Chickasaw
Mobile
Pathan Bank
Rex Thomas Montgomery
James E. Folsom
House
Senate
Folsom
Waterloo, Ja
Ns Rt
Judy
A. Teron
Wac Ditches V-2 For Own Speed Run
In Florida an American made WAC Corporal rocket rode a German V-2 piggyback then sped off for a faster Atlantic run. The two stage rocket, named bumper and weight 14 1 2 tons, launched from the Air Force proving ground and split 11.7 miles high, 22 miles from launch. The Corporal’s speed and distance were kept secret.
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Cocua
Fla
WAC
Atlantic
Air Force Long Range Proving Ground
Pear
Pope Urges Worldwide Prayers at St Peter's Basilica
Pope Pius XII urged 30 000 pilgrims in a general audience at St Peter's Basilica to pray for Rome Italy and the world to be spared from war. He spoke briefly in Italian and American pilgrimage groups from New York City attended.
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Vatican City
Pope Pius
X11
St Peter's Basilica
Rome
Yaly
New York City
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