Offensive Exploding Along Entire Front
Chinese forces launch a broad assault along the Korean front aimed at Seoul. United Nations troops report heavy fighting with thousands of Red casualties in the central sector and intense pressure threatening the city as waves of attacks push repeatedly against Allied positions.
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Clen Clements
Tokyo
Chinsse Reds
Seoul
United Nations
John Randolph
U.S
T He
Ceniral
Pulthan Valley
West Central
Han
Pukhan
Chunchon
U. N
Inje
Wiresboro Mapt
Truman Attacks MacArthur Taft War Views In Speech
President Truman attacked General MacArthur and Senator Taft for urging an all out war stance and warned Congress to extend and strengthen price, rent, and wage controls. He urged Americans to pressure Congress for foreign aid and warned that delaying defense plans could harm the nation. He avoided naming Taft but referenced Ohio politics and cautioned against deep cuts to armed forces.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Washington
Truman
Gow
Douglas MacArthur
Taft
National Conference On
Korea
MacAnhur
Dor
Congress
Gengreas
Asia
Seo
Eemutor
Russia
Rene Ad
Ruman
Mr. Truman
Sen. Tait
Dal 1
Econom
Dale County
U. S
Offnion
James H. Kelley
Heland
W. Ee Ed Hilboldt
Open House at Camp Rucker Wiregrass Invited
Maj Gen Crump Garvin issues invitation for Wiregrass public to Open House at Camp Rucker on Saturday May 20. Displays include infantry attack demos with tanks planes and artillery, Navy aircraft exhibits, a post baseball game, band concert, and a formal guard mount with a 40 cent admission.
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Lent
Navy
Pa Hitid
Ian Infantry Divie
Swist Logistical Command
Andressor
Pensacola Naval
Interpost
Wyrade
Brie Eset
Dohatala Construction
Robert Ipstein
SPSS
Scientist Freed In Contempt Case
Washington Union Peace: Joseph W. Weinberg known as Scientist X, a University of Minnesota researcher, was acquitted on contempt charges. Judge Alexander Holt ruled he could refuse questions from a Federal Grand Jury without facing perjury charges, citing his rights.
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Washington
Joseph W. Weinberg
House and American Activities Committee
Scientist X
Alexander Holtvoll
University of Minnesota
Ozark Plans Colorful Armed Forces Parade Tomorrow
Ozark gears up for a lengthy Armed Forces Week parade led by Governor Luter W. Youngdahl and Camp Rucker officers. Volunteers decorate the city with red white and blue, a Birmingham decorator aids displays, and hundreds of photos from Camp Rucker adorn the route. A decorated tank on the courthouse square is planned if feasible, with a detailed parade route from Ozark High School to the square and back. Police warn of a no parking rule along the route and traffic will be diverted.
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Ozark
Minnesota
Luter W. Youngdahl
Camp Rucker
Youngdahl
Avth
Viking
Gov
Hilboldt
jSecorations
Kelley
Birmingham
Armed — Forces Week
Milboldt
Guark
Sem
Courthouse Square
Ozark High School
Easom Cetera
Enfania Street
Buffom
Bremve
Baw Avenue
Brosd Direct
Bread Iet
Mort
AFWC Opens Drive Against Communism
The Federation of Women’s Clubs opens a six day convention with a national campaign to combat world communism. Delegates from 11 nations, including foreign minister of Korea T Pyun, discuss mobilizing clubs to aid Korea and promote international understanding. Superintendent Kenneth McFarland urges competitive spirit in schools to prepare youth for real life challenges.
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Martha Cole Houston
Tes
Federation of Women's Chairs
John L. Whitehurst
Baltimore
America
Whitehurst
Council of Clubs of
Federation
Korea
T. Pyun
Topeka
Kasi
Kenneth McFarland
Road Bond Issue Wins First Test in Alabama Legislature
The Alabama House Ways and Means Committee favored three road bond bills totaling 323 million after a short hearing. Senate Constitution Revision Committee approved companion bills. they move to calendars for floor votes next week. Alfred Rose, Birmingham bond attorney, said the 25 billion figure pledged in federal matches can be financed cheaper, with payments averaging about 2.6 million annually for next two decades. Highway Director Guerry Pruett outlined fund use if approved. The bond issue would require a statewide referendum three months after adjournment. the governor and state treasurer could sign by manual or facsimile. The committee also delayed vote on a one percent sales tax proposal to fund public schools.
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MONTGOMERT /AP
Alabama
House
Ways and Means
Senate
Alfred Rose
Birmingham
Rose
Guerry Pruett
Ways and Leans
Russian Effort To Block Debate On Embargo Fails
In New York the Soviet bloc failed to block debate on a world arms embargo against Red China. The General Assembly committee moved to consider the embargo without a vote, while Malik of the Soviet bloc claimed the Security Council was the only competent body. US and UK diplomats denied the charge as the session pressed on despite Soviet abstentions and protests.
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Br A
Goldberg
New York
Russia
China
United Nations Security Council
General Assembly
Security Counc
Jack Matik
Roverta Arbelaez
Urdanaix
Colombia
U.S
Ernest Groza
Malik
Flushing Meadow
Special Assembly
Security Council
Assembly
Soviet Union
Poland
Katz
U. 5
Warren R Ausfin
Ernest A. Gross
U. S
Koret
Red China
Yorom
Marching Columns To Feature Forces Day Parades
Forces Day observance winds down with parades in Ozark Enterprise and Dothan. Ozark parade opens tomorrow at 1:00 a.m. Dothan marchers start at 10:00 a.m. Enterprise at 2:00 p.m. Houston County guests Lt Mike Hayes and Sgt Auburn Parker will participate in Dothan ceremonies with Maj. Gen Crump Garvin.
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Armed Forces
Ozark
Enterprise
Dothan
Dothan J
Houston County
Stet “di Division
Mike H. Hayes
Parker Hayes
Columbia
Auburn Parker
R. ¥. Parker
Crump Garvin
Camp Rucker
Secrecy Rights In HST Parley Highlighted
Body debate focused on secrecy during talks about firing General MacArthur. Senator McMahon and committee members pressed for answers from Bradley and Secretary of State, amid claims of constitutional limits and potential charges. President Truman defended his decisions, while Republicans argued the MacArthur dismissal and foreign policy would influence upcoming actions.
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Pervels
Hid
Drugins MacArthur
McMahon
Dean
Ee Wan
Forcier R
Bradley
Sen Cnrist
Ae Ae
Manesasin
Pacific
Ted
Congress
Truman
Seine de Or
Aelnt Chiesa
Stati
MacArthur
AcBesn
Wis
Brannan Warns Curb Eventual Beef Block
Washington AP Secretary of Agriculture Brannan warns that the cattle price rollback may affect beef farmers and production, while Congress debates continued defense and economic controls. He cautions it is early to judge impacts and that monitoring cattle marketing is needed. Government actions include price ceilings, production cuts, and inquiries into livestock practices as debates over extending defense powers intensify.
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Washington
Brannan
Capitol Hill
Triman
Congress
Truman
Senate
House
Maybank
National Production Authority
Husbands Win Break in Alimony Law In Ohio
In Columbus the Ohio Legislature passed a bill allowing husbands to sit for alimony to wives, marking a shift in support terms. The action, reported by AP, outlines new allowances and legal specifics for spousal support.
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Columbus
Ohi
Cleanup Starts At Phenix City
Phenix City, a river town near Columbus, shows a rare cleanup push against gambling and night life. Gov Pertus and local committees push legality amid tax and revenue concerns as debates highlight rations for stricter controls and positive town health.
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Phenix City
Thomash
Abath
Pertoma
Pheote City
Chattahoochee
Pardon Board Inquiry Reveals Testimony Details
Testimony before the parole board inquiry shows Glen Vinson recalling statements by L. B. Stephens on pardons. Former governor approved releases for Pryor Reyer and others, including a minister and a railroad fireman, with several inmates paroled after years of sentence.
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Pardon
tex + board
Glen Vinson
Cus Cumialitee
L. B. Stephens
Bire Fohogim
Pryor Reyer
North Alabama
William J. Houtton
Montgomery
Copeland
Frilson
Fess 4
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Digasa
Gen. MacArthur
Hberal
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Tata
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Aeroes
Chattahoochee River
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Roy Greene
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