04 Mar 1951
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1951
Page
1
Marines push toward a central Korean mountain lair, edging within nine miles of the Red headquarters town as Ko Red division suffers heavy losses near a Chinese base.
The United States again offered to have an independent count of armed forces and non atomic weapons, challenging Russia to join. U.N. forces fought heavy Chinese resistance near Hoengsong and Pangaim, with U.S. Seventh Division and allied units advancing and reporting casualties and captured equipment.
Downtown Main Street will receive a new asphalt surface between Oates Street and Abe Captral of Georgia Hatlroad starting tomorrow. A no parking zone will run for three weeks as crews resurface one side at a time, with traffic maintained on the opposite side. Police urge motorists to cooperate and note parking ban begins tonight.
A barrage of letters to the editor from readers in Portland and beyond argues prices are too high. The correspondence touches on inflation, wartime costs, draft debates, and Korea, with many urging restraint, while few endorse price cuts. The letters reveal broad concern and mixed views across regions.
Brig. Gen. Walter D. Luplow, commanding the 406th Brigade at Camp Rucker since last November, is named by the Third Army to succeed Maj. Gen. Thomas F. Farrell as commanding general. Luplow, a Minnesota native and University of Minnesota graduate, has held multiple engineer posts in the U.S. and Europe, with service in France and Germany during WWII. The appointment was announced last week. the family resides in Detroit.
Western officials ready to push for big cuts in Russian and satellite armed forces as Big Four deputy ministers meet to set agenda for foreign ministers. Russia breaks off private talks on a Japanese peace treaty, while Britain’s Bevin may resign after four power talks.
Washington AP reports the OPS will set form price ceilings on raw cotton covering white and extra white middling 15 16th inch in grain across a Carolina group. Ceilings derive from highest December 18 to January 5 prices, with 400 grades and regional variations. DiSalle notes the aim to curb inflation in cotton textiles and protect farmers as scarce cotton risks price spikes.
The Federal Power Commission ordered Atlantic Gulf Gas Company to present firm commitments and economic feasibility for a 4731 acre pipeline project serving about 50 Southeastern communities. A new hearing is scheduled May 14 in Washington, with evidence required showing industrial and resale commitments for a 10 year period. The plan would extend from Point-a-La-Hache, Louisiana, through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and northern Florida, using 30 to 12 inch pipes.
The article describes President Truman on vacation at a U S Naval Base. It notes two hours of state papers work, a brisk walk, and a two hour private beach outing. It mentions rumored rifts with Secretary of State Dean Acheson and toed a political dispute with communists as unfounded gossip.
Washington AP Senator Kem labels the Reconstruction Finance Corporation corrupt and urges abolishment. Missouri lawmaker says the RFC has outlived its usefulness amid a Senate inquiry into RFC loans and claims of favoritism, as reports hint President Truman may consider running for Kem's Senate seat next year.
Senators claim they secure sufficient votes to approve the 18 year old draft plan with a core bloc estimated between 58 and 63 votes for passage, despite opposition from several groups.
Amid a heated session the House considers amendments to a $350,000 municipal act and a draft bill on conscription. The Morse plan seeks 24 months of active service with six years in reserve, lowering duty tours and capping manpower at 2 million, while Lyndon Johnson backs substantial changes. The vote could reshape military service rules and funding for public projects ahead of elections.
Houston County Red Cross division chairmen met today to review the first week of the 11 fund drive. Dr. Max Welden said the goal is in sight if canvassing continues. reports from division chairs highlighted progress and remaining work.
Bishop Clare Purcell of Columbia will visit Dothan to dedicate the Columbia Methodist Church complex. He delivers the dedication sermon after the morning service, meeting old acquaintances during the visit. Reverend Comer Woodall leads the Nether Charge churches including Sylvat Grove Maple Field and Blackwands.
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