Marines Drive Deep Into Red Defenses At Junction City
U S Marines pushed through abandoned Moengsong and advanced into central Korean front Red defenses as Communist forces stiffened along the Milled Jine. American infantry and tanks cleared ridges near Hoengsong while Seventh Division patrols probed Ambong and Amidang areas After heavy fighting near Hoengsong the Marines pressed toward northern high ground and near Han River approaches defending Seoul.
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Olen
Bul Aeampust Lnside
Wulcn Revene
Cok Mariner PA den Quden
Hoengsong
Hongchon
pAtrois
Han River
Seoul
U. 5
Ambong
Amidang
Tom Stone
Stone
Dombers
U. S. Fifth Air Force
Hed Jn
Yalu
Manenuris
15 Feared Dead In Plane Crash
A Mid- Continent DC-3 airliner carrying 23 persons crashed near Sioux City Municipal Airport during a snowstorm. Reports say 15 were killed with about 10 survivors including a stewardess Evelyn Woodbury. The aircraft, flight No. 16, departed Kansas City en route to Minneapolis with multiple stops. Fire crews and ambulances rushed to the scene as visibility and weather worsened.
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Sioux City
Tasup
Omaha
Bert Blackstock
Cid
CST
Visibiity
Kansas City
Aim
Minneapolis
Dave Cochran
Sioux Airlines
Municipal Pier
Here
Cochran
Siow Falls
Huron
Watertown
South Dakota
U S Doubts Russia Will Talk Real Peace
The United States shows skepticism about real peace talks with Russia at the Paris Big Four ministers session. State Department officials expect the talks to be more propaganda than productive, while planning to strengthen defenses in areas at risk of Soviet aggression, including Japan, as Ambassador Jessup prepares to lead the American delegation.
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John M. Hightowr
Washington
State Department
Russia
Paris
Philip G. Jessup
Acheson
Soviet Union
United States
John Foster Dulles
Japan
SPE
RED Cross
Residential Reports Due In ARC Campaign
Reports from the first week of the ARC fund drive are due in the residential campaign. Canvassers must report to zone leaders who will forward to Mrs Cullen the chairwoman. A check-up meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. tomorrow by the divisions.
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Dothan
Dutch Forces Boosted by United Nations Mission
A terse AP report notes Dutch troops for the United Nations mission last night increased their battalion strength and readiness amid ongoing operations. Details on location and exact unit designation were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metherlands
United Nation’ Forces
United Plea Before PSC on Rates Taken Under Advisement
Alabama Public Service Commission hears United Telephone and Telegraph Company rate appeal with subscriber representatives from 12 of 19 cities voicing concerns about service. Complaints include poor line quality, busy multi party lines, switchboard capacity limits, discourteous staff, and delays between smaller exchanges and Dothan.
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Montgomery
Alabama Public Service Commission
United Telephone and Telegraph Company
Eddie Haygood
Greenville
United
Dothan
Vandenberg Health Declines Further In Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids Michigan Senator Arthur Vandenberg's health was reported as very poor and not improving by his physician Dr A B Smith. The 66 year old Republican foreign policy leader had been convalescing from lung surgery and faced a relapse hindering any immediate return to Washington.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Arthur Fi. Vandenberg
A. B. Smith
Michigan
Vandenberg
Staith
GOP
Congress
Smith
Washington
Labor Hurdles in WSB Revamp and Labor Board Fight
Labor and unions clash as the Wage Stabilization Board faces a demand to handle labor disputes alongside wage controls. Eric Johnston acts as a one man wage board relaxing cost of living increases for escalator contracts. A three member board will decide worker gains, while the Labor Policy Committee presses for a larger independence.
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Sterling
GREEN
Washington
Eric Johnston
Public Board
Charles E. Wilson
Johnston
Jao
CIO
APL
Yohnston
Cyrus S
Ching
Eric A. Johnston
DiSalle
Fncal
Stiff Price Curbs On Used Cars Due
DiSalle announced price curbs on used cars and indicated new car prices may rise up to 3.5 percent for dealers, with possible further increases on new car surges. He discussed drafting orders, potential cotton price controls, and new metal regulations while weighing actions after talks with Brannan.
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Mauree
DiSalle
Incresse
Denlee
Agricultura Department
Disallo
Secretary of Agriculture
Charles F. Brannan
Truman heads to Key West for three week break
President Truman leaves the White House with 16 staff and 20 reporters for a Key West vacation, expected to reach Boca Chica Naval Air Station at 4 pm EST and return by March 26. He remains unfazed by labor mobilization strikes and plans extended time away since 1946, his usual retreat since 1946, his ninth Key West holiday.
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Ernest Barcella
Washington
Truman
Florida
White Henge
Ey West
Beca Chief Naval Air Station
Temata
White House
Spitita
Hig
Fruman
Key West
Congress
Boca Chica
Naval Base
AF Readies New Ariel Bombers Amid Air Force Strategy Shifts
The Air Force reveals two new heavy jet bomber types capable of carrying atomic bombs, accelerating B 52 production and ordering two all jet versions of the B 36 with swept back wings. An Air Secretary news conference outlines plans to base jets within NATO areas including North Africa and Western Europe, with bases to support jet fighters and interceptors for bomber escorts.
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Elton C. Fay Washington
Thomas K. Fitler
Ubipletter
United States
North Africa
Europe
Britain
Azores
Pinletter
Turkey
U. 5S
Itd Alles
Traffic Deaths Since 1900 Seen Near One Million
CHICAGO AP The National Safety Council projects that traffic fatalities since 1900 will reach about one million this year. Through February 1 the council recorded 966,258 deaths, with the trend suggesting December as the likely peak.
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Chicago
National Safety Coucil
Passa ge Of School Bond Issue Won't Require New Taxes To Finance Plan
City officials explain a proposed 350000 dollar school bond issue approved in the city primary would be paid over 25 years from general revenue and water and electricity funds without new taxes. City Clerk Roy Driggers notes no tax increase has been needed to meet education obligations and outlines bond terms, interest rate limits, and existing debts.
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Dothan
Roy Driggers
Gemera
Driggere
Driggera Point
Seerent
I Signane School
Weiod
Driggers
Pope
McCarthy Linked To RFC Inquiry
Washington report details Senate inquiries into Sen. McCarthy and Lustron loans. Witness testimony centers on Carl Strandlund of Lustron Corp and Rex Jacobs, with references to loans, payments, and a Preakness Stakes visit. Fulbright says no need for deeper subcommittee digging into reorganization plans and related matters.
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Warren Dufpfee
Washington
J. William Fulbright
jSedate Rec
Sen
Joseph R. Mo
Fulbright
Carl G. Strandlund
Lustron Corp
Pimlico
Lami
Dad Dckat
Bald
Lusiron
Columbus
Charles W. Tobey
Joseph H. Rosenbaum
Jacobs
Young
Ae Ft
BeCacity
Sayin
Strandlund
Kes Ty
Preakness
Faen
Marshall reiterates U S to send six divisions West
Marshall testifies before the Senate that the United States will station only six divisions in the West. He cites top figures supporting a limit to six divisions by July 1, and notes this aligns with contributions to the army. Elsewhere, House judiciary committee schedules hearings on agriculture reserve department feeding recommendations.
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Marshall
U.S
Farhirogtor
Kruger
Riga
Fixed Cotton Price Opposed By Group
A local association led by John Paul rejects a proposed fixed cotton price plan. The group argues the move would hurt farmers and market fairness, urging alternative market support measures and committee review. Officials have not announced a final decision.
Test Vote On Bill Lowering Draft Age Limit
Washington AP report on attempts to lower the draft age, with Morse and Cain proposing changes. The debate centers on allowing 18 to 28 year olds to be drafted or volunteered, and whether 16 and younger should be excluded until older groups are exhausted. The test will be first on amendments to universal military training and service.
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Waskington
A Armed Services
Tee
Morse
R-Ore
Srr
Lolds Deareste
Dorell
Cain
R-Wathd Eran Ithe
Tan
Korea
Sen
Senate
Oregon
Revenue Board Seeks Highway By Pass To Eliminate Curves
The Revenue Board requests changes on Route 231 south of Dothan to build a by pass. Director W G Pruitt and members Tommie Harvey and others discuss plans to reroute seven to 12 miles, aiming to smooth curves.
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Oonesong
Hoengsong
Seoul
Revenue Board
Mead Highway
Bequest
Rowte 231
Dothan
Highway Ce
W. G. Pruitt
Eo Rent
Ict
Tommie Harvey
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Ariel Boubers
Rush
Jim Baxley
McCarthy
RFC Inquiry
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MD. Naval Hospital
Luttrow
Ee McCartly
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