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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1951

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Peace Up To Chi Reds Marshall Says In Korea

Defense Secretary Marshall made an unannounced front visit with General Ridgway and Lt. Gen. Van Fleet as UN forces press a central front drive toward Chorwon Kumhwa. He urged peace moves from Red China and pressed for more UN troops amid heavy artillery duels and fierce fighting near Chorwon and the eastern Yangtze corridor.

Olen Clements Tokyo George C. Marshall Chorwon Maralall Red China United Nations Alon Fine Matthew Ridgway Ridgway Sans A. A. van Fleet Marshall Toads Fite Iron Triangle Kor Eighth Army Kumhwa Far East Air Forces Trian Aes Wonsim East Coast Park Pronggang Wonsan Yangzu Inje Turh

Acheson Denies Knowing Of Bids For Cease-Fire

Secretary of State Acheson told Senate Inquiries he did not know Defense Chief Marshall would travel to Korea amid armistice talks. The exchange sparked Republican probes into Cabinet collaboration with MacArthur’s command and whether military or civil policy guided U S Korea policy. Acheson defended continuous questioning and denied any brewing peace talks or armistice deals.

Washington Acheaga Senate MacArthur Marshall Kotua Thia Bercher Len Wiley Ir-Wis Achestn Japan Ang Ridgwey United States Wiley MacArihny Acheron Tenatore Metall Korea Senate Armed Services and Douglas Mat- Abbut U.S John Muctlotet United Nations Acheson Muxcio Ben. Bridges R-Nh Hugh D. Scott, Jr R-Pa Muccio Scott

Cotton Bloom Reported In County and Caldwell

A county report notes the cotton bloom, identifying Caldwell and Dethan Taute Emer as key figures. Caldwell owns eight acres of cotton and is adapting with seasonal field activity amid ongoing migration patterns impacting harvest plans.

Caldwell

Hanna Reappointed Adjutant General

Brig. Gen. Walter J. Cracker Hanna, recently relieved of duty, was reappointed Alabama Adjutant General by Gov. Gordon Persons. His nomination goes to the state Senate for confirmation after a sequence of commissions and reassignment within the National Guard.

A. Gil Paxton Taird Take Approan Senate

Lawmakers Press Lagging Efforts To Extend Curbs

Washington lawmakers pressed to beat the June 30 deadline for renewing the Defense Production Act. With weeks remaining, Senate and House committees planned to draft another year extension, while President Truman warned inflation pressures could rise due to defense spending. Banking Committee heard three weeks of hearings on extending controls, with some members signaling a likely extension but not new powers.

Barney Livingstone Washington Congress Truman Senate House Wis Senate Banking Committee Miss Trumat Congresai Truiman' Qskeq Enson

Units From Rucker Move To Fort Bragg For Maneuvers

Units from Camp Rucker in Alabama have moved to Fort Bragg North Carolina to participate in Operation Southern Pine field maneuvers under Maj Gen Crump Garvin. Brig Gen Walter Luplow assumes post command during Garvin absence, with units returning in about four months. The 47th Infantry Division and the 1st Dixie Division train for a full review at Fort Jackson while the 47th’s Alabama Mississippi origins expand with nationwide integration.

Crump Garvin Camp Rucker Fort Bragg N.C Alga Oc- Licent Rucker Walter BD. Luplow Garvin PIG John R. Hodge Third Army McPherson 47T Dixie Alabama Mississippi Ft. Jackson D. C Hodge Bist Minnesota North Dakota Associated Press

House Okays Funds For Woodruff Dam

The House Appropriations Committee in Washington approved a 4.5 million dollar appropriation for construction work at Jim Woodruff Dam on the Chattahoochee River forming part of the Apalachicola Chattahoochee and Flint River basin in Georgia and Florida. President Truman had vetoed Woodruff dam plans earlier. the appropriation covers the first fiscal year beginning July 7.

House Appropriations Committee Washington Jim Woodruff Chattahoochee Pia Apalachicols Shattahoecchee and Filat Georgia Florida Truman Woldrutt Dam House

Senate Test Slated On Cut In Personnel

Washington AP reports a Republican move seeks a ten percent cut in non-defense agency personnel. The key vote will test Sen Ferguson's amendment to the Labor Department and Federal Security Agency appropriation bill for the 1952 fiscal year starting July 1. The Senate Appropriations Committee previously accepted an amendment by Sen Condon to cut five percent in federal worker funds in the LABOR Department and Federal Security Agency.

Washington Senate Sen. Ferguson R-Michy Larbor Department Federal Security Agency Walt Ter Senate Appropriations Committee Sen. Condon Labor Department Ferguron

Iran Prepares Oil Seizure as British Iranial Firm Faces Takeover

Tehran reports large crowds greet Iran's government delegation ahead of seizing Anglo-Iranian Oil Company holdings in Khuzistan. Governor Shamseddin Amir-Saei says nationalization opens a golden era, while negotiations with the British four man delegation are delayed until midweek. Western observers doubtful real action will occur soon. Soviet troop movement rumors in the north are denied by Tehran officials.

Fred J ZUIX Tehran Iran Redio Khozistan Irantal Qi Company Khusistan Shamseddin Amir Siai Mohammed Mossadea Abadan Ahwar Khuzistan

Black market charge probe at Chicago stockyards sparks beef worry

Government agents looked into reports of black market activity at the 1 South St. Paul stockyards as Chicago beef receipts fell to among the lowest totals on record. Cattle arrivals nationwide dropped to half last week, with Chicago receipts at 2 000 head, 82 percent below last year. Ranchers blamed price rollbacks or held back cattle while some claimed they sold early to avoid losses. Officials warned beef could be scarce this month but not through July.

Chicago UPI South St. Paul Farma St. Paul Washington Michael V. DiSalte iMs H. O B. Raskin Tegional Office of Price ‘Stabilization Midwest

Reapportionment Fight Delays Action in Alabama Senate

In Montgomery AP report, a double-edged tactic stalls reapportionment debate for a third day as lawmakers consider the administration's 3 percent sales tax bill. Senator Lawrence K Andrews leads weekend adjournment attempts while Lt. Gov. James B. Allen blocks moves. A constitutional amendment to lower village taxes and a separate pension board bill also surface but face delays. Meanwhile Birmingham coverage notes Cake division plans and parole policy changes tied to paroled offenders.

Montgomery Bullock County Lawrence K. Andrews Andrews James B. Allen Senate John Will Johnson Ghambats Constitution Committee Teo Locke Perry County Ammense Aene Birmingham Duced Dixie Division Fort Jack Amed Jones Lauderdsleton D. C Pension Board Welfare Families of Alabama soMlieran Preston Clayton Barbour Army Post Don Er Alabama Mississippi

Drought Losses to State Crops Hit 150 Million Dollars

North Alabama faced drought with heavy showers promising relief. Cotton and corn losses tallied near 55 million dollars, with milk, meat, and other crops adding 35 million. Madison county leads in bare cotton land. overall moisture remained critically scarce as regional agents urged rain to avert further damage.

Birmingham Alabama Florence Jasper Hunteville Decatur North Alabama Sears Frank Stewart Madison Ounty Calhoun County A. 3 Mathews Jr Weather Bureau Oly Houston County M. Ling

Missing diplomats puzzle deepens in London and Paris

Foreign Office in London said no clues exist about the two Britons missing. French intelligence holds a theory they may have taken top level defense secrets behind the Iron Curtain. Messages to relatives appeared, but handwriting did not match the men. Authorities deny foul play and no arrest warrant is issued. The United States is kept informed as the hunt continues.

Paris Fimen Sah Soir Mane Doral Dery Ice Guy Burge Enen Sbassy Washington Enna France Ridsale London Rela- MacLean Coma Ridsdale MacLean Melinda Marling Donald MacLean Burges Mra. G. B. Bassett United States S¢r

New York Starts Price War Probe As Battle Laws

New York citywide price war triggers a lengthy state legislative inquiry into retail trade secrets. Macy’s faces sharp criticism for a price war sparked by price tag changes, with Gimbel’s reacting in kind. Hearings led by Assembly member Trwin Steingut may last months as witnesses allege a phony price war. The probe extends to national action with lawmakers examining fair trade and price fixing effects.

New York New York State Legislatore Macy's Gimbel’s Supreme Court Washmetee Rom Curtis R-Mo Miller Tydings Curtin House John Starkman S. Klein

Ex-Speaker Charles D. Norman Dies in Alabama Hospital

Charles D. Norman former speaker of the Alabama House and publisher of Union Springs Herald died in a Montgomery hospital today. A veteran legislator with six terms starting in 1927 he had been ill for about two weeks and died at about 7 am He was defeated last year by Rep John Allen Crook Norman was a native of Union Springs educated there and at the University of Alabama He helped draft the 1901 Bate Constitution and was son of former Union Springs mayor James Bean Norman.

Norman Chauncey ‘Sparks Uden Springs University of Alabama Union, Springs Herald James Bean Norman Union Springs

DMA Prepares Peanut Survey in Houston County

PMA plans an annual peanut acreage survey with Jetee A. Culbreth entering field duty around July 1. Reporters will complete surveys by mid August to provide farmers with total planted acreage and a second check will assess acreage under marketing agreements.

Houston Jetee A. Culbreth PMA Onca

Alabama Accidents Take Three Lives

AAP report notes three people died in Alabama accidents. Details are unclear due to damaged copy, with names and locations not fully legible. Further information pending official releases from state authorities.

Alabama

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