Allies Advance Line Miles North of Interference
Allied forces pushed their line several miles farther toward the north on the West Central Korean front with minimal resistance from the Communists. Lt Gen Matthew Ridgway, visiting front, warned of renewed attacks and hinted UN forces have new tactics.
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Frank Tremaine
Tokyo
United Nations
Thy. F
J Matthew B. Ridgeway
Troutine
Rideway
Trenico
United Markms
Ridgway
United Press
Richard Applegate
Seoul
Pukhent River
Applegate
Munaan
Pyontyang
Uinjongbu
Munsan
Streck
Crawford Dies in Montgomery Hospital After Long Life of Service
Robert Cleon Crawford 70 of 400 North Gatex Street Dothan died in Capital Hospital Montgomery after a heart attack. He practiced law 20 years, helped found a power plant on the Choctawhatchee River, and engaged in real estate before joining Bates Street Methodist and later First Methodist. Surviving sons include R D Crawford J Flowers Crawford Ed R Crawford. sister and grandson also survive. Burial at local cemetery.
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Robert Cleon Crawford
North Gatex Street
Dothan
First Methodist
Montgomery
Capitol
Grated
Baine Behig
Gainesville
Emory University
Oxford
Bates Street
Western Street
Emmis Flowers
R. D. Crawford
J. Flowers Crawford
Ed R. Crawfore
Hia Fi Aber
Tyna
L. Crawford
Colauilt
First
Methodist
Tieng
Whaston
Wilson
Ceetes
Truman Says Hearing To Show He's Right In MacArthur Row
President Truman claimed Senate hearings would prove he was right and Gen. Douglas MacArthur wrong about the Korean War. He said the CIA’s role was misrepresented and that MacArthur limited CIA operations in his command.
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Truman
MacArthur
Ashington
Harry Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Senate
Naty Arthurs
Telligence
CIA
Walter Bedell Smith
Tokyo
Sta. MacArimnar
Bell
William Dayer
Mexico
Be Safety Cons Shot Kills Brother
Birmingham AP reports a one year old boy shoots his brother with a 22 rifle by accident. Coroner Joe L Hilderbrand identifies the victim as Pred Smith Jr and notes the fatal incident occurred as the child was brought to the hospital for treatment.
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Birmingham
Smith
Joe L. Hilderbrand
Pred Smith
Senate Returns State Docks Bill
In Montgomery AP report the docks measure was recommitted to Senate finance and taxation for study after a fast start. The bill, drafted by Mobile senator Tom Johnston, drew requests for a public hearing from Mobile residents but Johnston said none asked for one. A separate emergency prison funding move advanced, with $786000 for the system and $768000 for the rest of the fiscal year. Textbook and study reforms surfaced as Faulkner proposed a textbooks committee with 32 teachers on a 14 member panel, while Wright backed nursing scholarships for white and Negro students.
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Montgomery
Pasca
Senate Finance
Senate
Vaughn Hil Robinson
Montgomery County
Mobile
Tom Johnston
Alabama
House
J. M. McCullough
House Ways and Means
Senate Finance and Taxation
Treasury
General Fund
James H. Faulkner
Baldwin County
Graham Wright
Tailiegt
Government sets 1951 peanut support price at 230 a ton
Agriculture Department in Washington announces a 1951 peanut price support of 230 dollars per ton, higher than last year's 218. The ruling covers all types with graded, runner, Virginia, Valencia, and other Peanut types, detailing varying prices by type and quality while noting potential adjustments if supply or parity changes.
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Agriculture Department
Washington
Associated Press
Jesse A. Culbreth
Re Production and Marketing Administration
Houston County
USDA
Virginia
Arrives at Camp Rucker Garvin Named New Post Chief
Maj. Gen. Crump Garvin arrived at Camp Rucker to assume command of the post and the Joint Logistical Command. The officer, previously head of the Second Logistical Command in Korea, brings extensive field experience and was welcomed by Bg. Gen. Walter D. Luplow and Col Henry P. Gapth.
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Crump Garvin
Camp Rucker
Garvin
Walter D. Luplow
406Th
Henry P. Gapth
Wan
Korea
United States
Rucker
Eufauln
Harrison, Ark
West , Point
Infartry
Ft. Ronning
Infantry
15Th Tank Battalion
Philiapine Islands
Ft. William McKinley
45Th Infantry
Jefferson Barra Mo
Schofield Barracks
Hawaii
Ft. McPherson
Thin Army
Atlanta
Ft. Sul
Okio
Camp Wolters
Tex
Washington
D. C
Brownwood
Guadalcanal
Fiji Islands
1Gnth Infantry
Jeter
Bougainville
Operaene
Third Army
FR Cp
Japan
Coromander
Yokohama
Asy Jum
Pusan
Jen. Garvin
Ollie Tully
Packers Demand DiSalle Ouster and Rollback Recall
Packets from across the nation converge in Washington demanding price controls and cancellation of the DiSalle rollback order. National Independent Meat Packers Association leaders press congress and officials while Truman backs the policy. enforcement measures threaten fines and jail for violators as retail cuts loom.
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BoweEra
Michael Vdi Salle
Naional Independent Meat Packers Association
C. B. Heinemann
Om di Salle
Truman
DiSalle
Miami
Frs
Edward P. Morgan
Panama
Anzuna Chemical
International Paper Company
Bay Harbor
Panama City
W. A. Heim
Tyndall Ai Force Base
William Perry Pollock
Callis William Galloway
Roland Emanuel
Tyndall Air Force Base
Sie
St. Andrew's Bay
Houston Red Cross Exceeds County Quota in 1951 Drive
Houston County Red Cross closes its 1951 fund campaign after surpassing the county quota of 17 963 dollars. Final deposits show 19 22 42 credited to the Chapter, praised by Dr Max Welden for volunteer solicitors and subcommittee chairs. Camp Rucker portion aided personnel and families, with notable gifts from diverse district chairmen and the Camp Rucker fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
American Red Cross
Max Welden
Red Cross
Welden
Houston
June Draft Call Fixed At 20,000
Washington reports the Army asked Selective Service to provide 20 000 draft service-excused men in June. The call would raise total inductees into the Army to 360 000 since the first draft began, marking a major mobilization step.
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Washington
Army
MacArthur Defends Right To Express Divergent Views
Washington dispatch reports General MacArthur strongly defended his right to express divergent views on Far Eastern policy. He criticized Washington policies and asserted the need for open debate within military leadership and national defense strategy.
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M’arthur
Washington
Rege MacArthur
MacArthur Testimony Sparks Senate War Debate
Amid Senate hearings on Korea policy, General Douglas MacArthur defends speaking his mind against gag rules and argues Joint Chiefs' advice should not bind broader policy. He notes strategic limits before expanding beyond Korea, while Knowland protests censoring portions of testimony and presses for released records.
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Sime Abe Algass
Tander
House
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
Truman
MacArthur
Tira
Bedoen
Benate i Armed Services
Joint Chiefs
United Nations
North Korea
U. S
Wiliam Exonland
Hig
Chine
Red China
Korea
Ntaribue
Joint Chiefs of State
George ¢. Marshall
McMahon
Mortar Blast Hurts Twelve Camp Rucker Soldiers
Twelve Camp Rucker soldiers were injured in a premature mortar explosion at a firing range yesterday afternoon. Pvt. Jacob German, a Polish displaced person now with the 133th Infantry Regiment of the 47th Division, was seriously injured but not critically. Most injured were with the Heavy Mortary Company, 123th Infantry, treated at a hospital clinic. the 60 millimeter mortar charge detonated about ten feet from the weapon.
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Camp Rucker
Solder
Jacob German
133Th Infantry
Providence
123Th Infanry Regiment
Offiers
Area Man Wounded in Korea Near Graceville
Elbert Gentry of Graceville has been wounded in action in Korea. The report notes a Wiregrass area serviceman sustained injuries while serving, with official confirmation of WIA status.Further details remain limited as families await updates from military authorities.
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Koren Aid Mre
Elbert Gentry
Graceville
Ding
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Houston Red Cross
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