MacArthur warns world doomed if communism not crushed
Gen Douglas MacArthur told Senate investigators that the free world is doomed to destruction if the Communist threat in Korea is not crushed completely. He criticized President Truman and asserted he had no workable policy from Washington, urged harder blows against China, and pressed U.S. to use moral leadership for a major peace effort.
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ED Creagh
Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Senate
Korea
Truman
MacArthur
New York
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations
Marshall
U.S
Pentagon
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Obiang Kai-shek
Roen
United Nations
34Th Parallel
Hanna Relieved Of 31st Inf Division Assistant Commander
Third Army announced the dismissal of Brig. Gen. Walter J. Hanna, assistant division commander of the 31st Infantry Division at Fort Jackson, S. C. An investigation into the circumstances leading to his removal will be conducted. Hanna had previously served as Alabama adjutant general and led the Dixie's 8th Infantry Regiment in World War II.
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Atlanta
Third Army
Walter J. Harma
Hanna
Dutier
31St Infantry
Fort Jackson
D. C
Cal
N. L. Thompson
Third Army Information Chief
Thompson
Alabama
Walter J. Hanna
2St
Fort
Tackson
S. c
Alexander
G. Paxton
Fort Bliss
Tex
MauArchnt
Fort Jackean
Paxton
Gordon Fersons
National Guard
Tok
Dixie
Pacific
John C. Persons
Birmingham
George Is
Frank A. Reagan
Ase
167Th Infantry
Williams’ Place
Meat Talks Rise as Campaign Issue in 5th District
The meat situation looms as a campaign issue with prices and shortages fueling consumer complaints and political debate. Cattlemen argue price rollbacks by the Office of Price Stabilization will help, while slaughterers chip in about a squeeze between government controls and market costs. Officials warn only time will tell if policy actions curb inflation before next year’s election.
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White House
Congress
Seuss
Office of Brice Stabilization
Fom Menders
Senate Agriculture Committee
Dothan Hosts 1951 State Exchange Convention Delegates
Alabama Exchange Club delegates arrive for the 1951 State Exchange convention in Dothan hosted by the local club. Leaders include Clarence McDorman of Birmingham and Maddin King of Florence with speakers from Avondale Mills and Jacksonville State Teacher College. Convention HQ at the Houston Motel. events include a Friday luncheon, a wives tour, a barbecue at Dothan Country Club, and Saturday morning activities.
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Dothan
Alabama Exchange Club
Dothan Club
Magers Piibart
Ager
National Exchange Clubs
Clarence McDorman
Birmingham
Maddin King
Florence
Rosirma
Hugh Comer
Sylecauga
Avondale Mills
Fewston Cole
Jacksonville
Jacksonville State Teacher College
Houston
State Exchange Club Board of Control
Ehiey
Comelly
Sylacayes Exchange Club
Wexston
McDorman
Bete
Dothan Country Club
Pregent Club
Ewell Heath
Austin Keith
Tare
Som
Truman Faces Two Fold Test Over Far East
President Truman must win broad Senate support for Far East policy while Korean battlefront setbacks test his strategy. MacArthur proposals loom as a counterpoint. Ridgway notes heavy Chinese casualties may push toward or away from settlement. Outcomes this week could shape congressional backing and the war’s direction.
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John M. Kigetower
Washington
Truman
Far East
Senate
Korea
Congress
Douglas Mac ‘Rthur
Kores
Matthew B. Ridgway
MacArthur
Korean Peninsula
Willingness to push Holland murder inquiry voiced by solicitor
Circuit Solicitor Reener Baxley said he stands ready to aid in clearing the Ephram Holland case from 1922 or any other Houston County murder. He noted he has no information beyond newspaper reports and that no named witness has provided evidence. Sheriff A Walt Cameron prepared to examine an abandoned well at Rehobeth tied to the missing man as inquiries continue. The Eagle offered to cover excavation costs, but no formal order for a state paid probe was obtained.
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Reener Baxley
Reaterday
Maiter
Ephram Holland
Houston County
Baxley
Holland
Caaty & Grand Jury
Baziey
Hale Land
A. Walt Gameron
Rehobeth
Ephram
the Eagle
Cameron
Austrians Ready To Elect Leader
Austria's 4,513,297 voters choose among six candidates in the first presidential election since the war. The field includes a woman, a former Nazi, and a Catholic priest, with 2,595,826 women eligible to vote and a compulsory secret ballot. The winner will succeed the late Karl Renner who died months ago and lead a country transitioning from Allied occupation.
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Edgar Ulsamer
Vienna
Austria
Kerl Renner
Renner
Osker Helmer
Israeli Force Repels Syrian Attack On Mutella Hill
Israeli artillery backed troops repelled a four day assault by Syrian forces on Mutella Hill near the Sea of Galilee. The battle left numerous Arab casualties while Damascus accused Israel of violating a UN ceasefire, as both sides traded accusations amid tense border activity.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Mutella Hill
Sea of Galilee
Damascus
Nioon
United Nations
Syria
Mueller Hill
MacArthur Cites Guerrilla Force As Potential Aid
General MacArthur told Senate committees there are about 1 500 000 anti communist guerrillas inside China ready to rise if encouraged. He said these forces could coordinate with Chiang Kai shek’s 600 000 regular troops in any anti communist offensive inland. The testimony came during hearings on his removal from the Far Eastern command.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
China
Chiang Katsitek
MacArthur
Joint
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations
Far Eastern
UN Forces Ramp Frontline Push as Reds Retreat
Tokyo dispatch reports UN forces widening their frontline search as 3,500 Communist troops reportedly pull back. About 2,500 enemy vehicles were seen moving toward battle zones while air strikes targeted positions east and west of key fronts near Seoul. AP says a patrol probing northeast of the capital found no major contact, with heavy buildup and renewed bombardment across multiple sectors.
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Tokyo
Iene OU
Seeiok
Aioe
Ang
Jesse
Seoul
Damghon
Sionenre
Sosa
Widge
Orth
Uijangbo
Bar Wielg
OPS Charges OPS Bias in 1933 Patronage Deployments
GOP official Gabrielson testified that the Office of Price Stabilization acted as a recruiting hub for a Democratic patronage ring, claiming most top OPS jobs went to Democrats. He cited a six week study, accusing OPS of ignoring civil service rules and selling positions to Democratic contributors while criticising Truman era personnel policy.
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Gaylord PF
Godwin Washington
George Gebrielaen
Republican National Committee
Wong
Gabrielson
Likala
Democratic Party
Istar
Michael
Jalle
Joint
Congressional Watchdog Committee On Defense Production
Baldets
Shane Ging
Gabrieleen
Truman Nation
Missouri
A Story of Faith Johnny and Duchess the Wheelchair Dog
Johnny Cox, an 11 year old red haired boy, loves Duchess the dog who was paralyzed after being struck by a truck near Hartford Road in Dothan. Duchess, mother of six puppies, now inspires the boy whose life centers on caring for his wheel chair bound pet.
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Johnny
Wea
Johnny Cox
Wiregrave
Duchess
Penny
Eagle
Cox
Johany
Hartford
Dothan
Menits
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League of Independents
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Anschluss
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