Yanks Press Drive Toward Korean Border
United States Seventh Division infantrymen advance through icy terrain toward the Korean border, 25 to 30 miles away, as Allied forces endure reverses from Chinese Red counterattacks near Tokyo and Wavsol.
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1950
Page
3
United States Seventh Division infantrymen advance through icy terrain toward the Korean border, 25 to 30 miles away, as Allied forces endure reverses from Chinese Red counterattacks near Tokyo and Wavsol.
Soviet jets battled American B-29s over snowbound mountains near the Yalu River, as U.S. bombers attacked bridge targets at Sinuiju. Crews reported jets closing to 50,000 yards, with no bombers shot down, while fighter escorts tried to blunt the Soviet air effort. Meanwhile Nina Warren, daughter of former Senator Warren, will leave quarantine to receive visitors at a Sacramento hospital.
Washington UP reports a 35 percent cut in civilian aluminum use begins Jan 1 to redirect 200 000 to 350 000 tons yearly to defense efforts including airplane production. Harrison NPA administrator says the move could raise prices for consumer aluminum goods and may cause job losses in furniture auto toy electrical and machinery sectors. Manufacturers allowed 65 percent of normal civilian consumption as the economy adjusts and small businesses under 1000 pounds are exempt.
Ohio Senator Taft argues he can carry industrial strongholds and improve GOP standing in Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Toledo Akron Youngstown Dayton Canton area counties while dismissing rivals in New York Philadelphia Chicago St Louis. He won a 480000 vote reelection and says he may play an active role in the 1952 nomination if the party shifts. His stance on the Taft Hartley Act depends on Southern Democratic support and his father's position.
A community notice promotes the annual Kiddie Day Parade on November 24 with Santa Claus leading. It highlights toy, pet, and costume contests, cash prizes, and parade details to be announced, co sponsored by local merchants and civic groups.
A Capitol building fund approval increased the total to 25 000 with an initial 15 000 vote. The decision reflects ongoing efforts to support the project and secure additional funding commitments through this period.
Venezuelan authorities imposed a curfew and siege after Lt. Col. Carlos Delgado Chalbaud was shot dead while en route to the presidential palace. Rafiel Simon Urbina led the attack with six others, prompting foreign warnings not to interfere as Curacao-style unrest spread from Caracas to the oil nation.
City Utilities reports a record gross income of 1,000,000 for 1950, with net earnings near 805,200. City Clerk Roy Driggers cited fiscal year results ending Sept 3, noting previous year figures and plans for forthcoming statements on the utility funds.
Two senators a Republican and a Democrat urged that any new foreign aid plan start with a definite goal and a clear path to meet it. Senator Ferguson of Michigan and Senator Green of Minnesota pressed for specific objectives and verification that aid improves economic health and earns U S credit as Congress weighs additional funding.
Senator Parguson urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to take over investigations into un American activities as a standing duty. He noted the McCarran immigration subcommittee has begun work and could expand to a full-scale probe, becoming the Senate counterpart to the House committee. Republican gains after recent elections fueled talk of forming such a group in the next Congress to examine Communist infiltration in the government.
A chartered Sky Master airliner carrying 69 Canadians and 7 crew members plus an American perished when it plunged into a peak near Rome after takeoff for the Holy Year pilgrimage. Rescue teams found wreckage and confirmed there were no survivors amid reports of engine failure and explosions. Pope Pius XII sent condolences to Canada.
New York AP reports pickets and Philadelphia police clashed for 45 minutes as operators tried to report to the West Philadelphia exchange. Several people were knocked down and one girl cried out in pain. Seven strikers were arrested. The confrontation marked the first test of Western Electric equipment workers joining the CIO strike against nonstriking Bell workers. The National Labor Relations Board faces a decision with injunction potential in two weeks.
City commissioners authorize the purchase of 34 metal street identification signs from National Safety Engineers of Birmingham. Signs, mounted on two inch pipe, will be erected along Oates Foster and St Andrews Streets between Crawford and Burdeshaw pending arrival based on value.
Tibet seeks United Nations aid as China and Nationalist factions resist independence. Tibet's Finance Minister Tsepon Shakabpa sent a 1200 word appeal, but US officials indicate it won’t trigger immediate action. The United States focuses on pressing Red China to withdraw from Korea while awaiting formal Tibet correspondence.
Hodgervile farmer Ellison Mixon was killed last night after a log fell on him on a washed out road near Seatey Springs. His body was found early today as authorities investigated the accident along the muddy route.
Dothan banker and state representative Wallace Malone plans a bold December trip. He contemplates a trek by truck across Africa’s interior or a three month stay in the Sahara region. Malone is president of the First National Bank and has invitations from African government and automotive clubs through Friends of the Sahara.
The report outlines a plan to refinance the Housing Board with the first phase of the journey at a fixed rate. Officials mention potential changes if external events interfere with the trip, emphasizing strategic timing and international costs amid wartime conditions.
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