Red Forces Repulsed In Fierce Struggles
Allied units repulsed Red attacks 18 to 25 miles northeast of Seoul in heavy fighting on the Central Front. U.S. and South Korean troops counterattacked a Chinese battalion, inflicting heavy losses, while forces near Seoul reported the enemy had pulled back after fierce clashes along the Pukhan River valley. The day closed with reports of continued shelling and uncertain frontline positions as commanders assessed the situation.
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Don Hata
Tokyo
Chi- Deon
Seoul
Korea
St. North Bares
Seo
Ferads
Pukhan
U. B
Stan “Hams Gommuniats
Cattalinn
Mnd
UN Keeps Door To Peace Open Ridgway Avers
General Matthew Ridgway in his first UN report as supreme commander says the alliance keeps the door open for peace and a settlement while seeking to prevent wider expansion of the conflict. Observers note Indian delegation aims for a possible 38th parallel solution as the Chinese offensive continues.
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Ridgway
Ey Saumaku Witkin
United Nations
N. X
Matthew B. Ridgway
United Natons
Basen
Ringways
Douglas MacArthur
Moe
South Korea
UN Comm
Russian Proposal To Give Formosa To China Rejected
The United States rejected a plan to transfer Formosa to Communist China. The proposal linked a peace treaty with Chinese arms ban and Japan’s postwar demilitarization. Washington stated the note did not reflect allied positions and demanded a clearer response from Soviet Russia.
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Formosa
China
Washington
Wounded Ares Mon Suffer Two Boys Tragedy
A confusing report from MN details a small incident where two boys suffocated after being squeezed at a location linked to a World War II era article. Relatives and authorities are involved as investigations proceed.
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MN. O
Joo H
Wraban Woodham
Spr
Satriseraice
Eee
Yan
Mercury Heat Reaches 95 as Rain Relief Sought
A partial weather summary notes temperatures near 95 in Mobile and 93 in Hunterville. Officials say the area isn’t suffering rain shortages despite a warm spell and a pre season wind shift mentioned by Assistant Cowsey Agent Clark Rudder.
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Mercury
Beat
Cowsey
Clark Rudder
Mobile
Hunterville
Solon Suggests Truman Testify in Pacific Row
Washington AP report says Senator Len Wiley proposes Truman testify to Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services committee over MacArthur firing. Wiley calls it unthinkable yet cites precedents. Russell says MacArthur may testify if he wishes. Taft comments on Truman’s consistency as pages continue.
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Edwin B. Harkinson
Washington
Truman
Senate
Douglas MacArthur
Len Wiley
R-Wis
Joint Committee
Wiley
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
MacArthur
Loncery
Macs Arthur
Lex ‘Russell
Chaiman
Senate Armed Servicer
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Mac
Trueman
Gen Mattern
Military buildup logs far behind Finletter declares
New York AP Air Force Secretary Finletter said last night the United States military buildup is far behind the Soviet Union. He noted the 1951 military appropriation and the proposed 195% budget, comparing the Soviet order of battle as large with a huge ground army, while the American buildup is small.
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Finletter
New York
Air Force
Russia
Fixlaiter
Soviet ‘Union
Truman Faces Violent Fight Over Acheson
Washington AP reports President Truman battles Congress over keeping Dean Acheson as secretary of state. Acheson vows to stay, supported by the president, as Congress polishes money bills for State Depart ment and foreign affairs. A showdown looms between administration allies and anti Acheson factions in Congress.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Truman
Congress
Dean Acheson
Acheson
Wall
State Department
Mr. Truman
Lomary
Congrest
Glate
House
Murder charges filed in slaying of three officers
AP reports Marshall County Alabama filed murder warrants against Jimmy Kilpatrick aged 18 and others for the mass shooting that killed Sheriff E M Boyler, Chief Deputy Bennet, Patrolman Floyd, and Guntersville Chief W W Porgah. Five Kilpatricks were detained and a grand jury was summoned for a special session. Deputy Lang survived with a lung wound.
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Sheritt
James Lang
Gadeden
Marashall
E. Mi
Zeke Boyler
Bis
Washington
M .Bennet
Boat
J. Floyd
Me Jr le
W. W
Guntersvalle
W. W.porah
Kul Ck
Quake Touches Madrid Wounds Officers and Widow
An earthquake strike in central and southern Spain disrupted Madrid with strong tremors felt across the region. Mrs Kilpatrick, a farmer's widow, claimed an officer was wounded by a stray bullet near his heart while others were injured by mortar-like debris. Deputy Bennett Whit reported no casualties immediately.
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Madrid
Truck Crash Fatal on Cottonwood Road Claims Driver
A man identified as Eramett Junior Quaries, about 20, formerly of Dothan, died after his pickup wrecked on Cottonwood Road near Union Hill Church shortly before midnight. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital. no other vehicles were involved and details were unavailable. He appears to have been traveling alone.
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Eramett Junior Quaries
Dothan
iGottonwood Road
Union Hil Church
Quaries
Parades Climax Week Honoree Parade Tribute
A garbled account describes a week ending with parades honoring a man of the year amid Armed Forces week. Editors note a civic display and community events as streets filled with spectators and ceremonial honors.
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Dethin
Taft accuses HST of misrepresenting economic demands
Taft accuses President Truman of misrepresenting GOP demands for a smaller army and a more efficient defense in Korea. He argues Truman’s speech signals a push for greater economy in armed forces and attacks the president’s approach in Washington debates.
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Taft
HST
Econ
Washington
Iman
Robert A. ‘Taft
Armel Seresens
Truman
Korea
Mr. Truman
Tee Fie
Ate Gop
Tru
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