Allies Race to Save Hundreds of POWs
Allied armies push through hostile territory to free hundreds of American prisoners amid fierce anti communist resistance. South Korean forces advance toward the Manchuria border while retreating Red Korean remnants withdraw north of Kanggu as ROAK De Viniona patrols near the frontier.
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SEQUL
Manchuria
Kanggu
Yonchang
North Korea
Tokyo
Haa
United Mitians
South Kornen Tublh
Divasion Aeoope
Pukehang
Morthvast
Pyenagane
Eighth Army
Huichong
Manichuria
Aor
Teadme Rok Sr
Hosthoye
Hujehors
Rangeye
Reep Premire
Churechon
Kung
Aut
Kuni
Sun Rok Capital Division
Cohwne
Cho
Manchurian
Iwon
Chengsin
Wangan
Waorasa Silit
Sanday
Smanu
Japan
Korea
Tess
Europe may receive air aid and troop support soon
U S officials foresee rapid deployment as NATO strength grows. Indications point to Europe receiving substantial American force commitments, with plans to bolster defense against Soviet aggression through coordinated Atlantic alliance measures and possible deployment of a new or recalled division.
Festival Chairman Praises Participants in Peanut Festival
Festival Chairman Bishop expressed heartfelt thanks to all who took part in the Seventh National Peanut Festival and Farm Recognition Days. He lauded committee members merchants farm leaders and the public for a highly successful event in Dothan. The Saturday show drew 70 000 attendees and required precise coordination of deputies parade officials and 2 000 participants with nearly 158 vehicles. The week stayed on schedule despite the scope of activities showing strong cooperation across the community. Drive carefully save a life.
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Tan Eustace
Dothan
Tne
Weiho
Peraders
Save & Life
Strike Halts Trains and Roundup of Reds Jails Began
The Justice Department announced a roundup of top aliens as trains halted nationwide. About 138 persons were slated for prompt deportation. In Australia, Sydney reports about 6,000,000 of the population affected by the strike and related events.
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Washington
Justice Department
United States
Sydney
Australia
Austrazie
Clothing Costs Rise Ahead of Spring Prices
AP report notes higher spring apparel costs as manufacturers pass rising fabric, yarn, and wage costs to retailers. Corsets, bras, and house dresses are set to increase. many producers expect price hikes of 5 to 20 percent on various goods, with wholesale bed linens and nylons also seeing increases.
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Sam Dawson
New York
Guadtwears
Corety
Andl Peteeigens
Esa
Frice Brace
Bosiery
Cotton Growers To Get Bonus From Government Profits
Washington reports that U S cotton growers will receive government profits estimated over 25 million dollars from the 1946 1948 pool sales. The Agriculture Department says the 1948 pool stood at 300000 bales as of October, with an informed estimate the actual profit per bale could exceed 10 cents, potentially making this the largest pool payout to growers. The payout, once the 1948 pool is sold, reflects changes in law and past pool results.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Plans Said To Try Red War Criminals
Tokyo dispatch reports UN Headquarters approved machinery for the trial of North Korean war criminals. Col George W Hickman says 62 atrocities have been documented killing about 20 009 South Koreans and 0 American prisoners. Only three suspects arrested so far. Lt Col William Smarx Jr pledges more arrests as trials proceed.
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Tokyo
Gon. Douglas
MacArthur
United Nations
George W. Hickman
Hhe Fu
US First Cavalry Division
Wargwan
AE Owe Eo
Norty
William Smarx, Jr
Hickmen's War Crines
Sunchon Atore
GI Casualties Drop in Korea War Reports
Washington reports casualties in the Korean conflict with seven killed in action, six missing in action, one casualty not specified. The casualty tally reflects events from the initial weeks of the war and was issued by the Department of Defense.
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Washington
Russia Rejects Truman Peace Plan In Pravda Rant
In a Pravda reply the Soviet Union denounces President Truman's peace proposals as a cover for demands for a broader arms reduction and a five power peace pact. It claims the United States escalates defenses while insisting the UN and Korea are driven by Washington not the world body. The piece attacks Truman and MacArthur, saying their Wake Island talks undermine UN authority and push toward war.
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Moscow
Russia
Truman
Sovet Union
San Francisco
Eude
Firetevisions
Pravda
Communist Party
United States
Traman
Spoch
Soviet Union
Hvng
Europe
West
Ussr
Fio
Party Ofgen
Wake Island
MacArthur
United Nations
Korea
Pitti Chee
Six Alabamians Die In Auto Accidents Over Rainy Weekend
Six Alabamians died on rain swept highways over the weekend. A Birmingham area crash near Prattville killed four in a collision with a Grayhound bus, injuring two others aboard the bus. Prattville and Birmingham residents are named among the dead and injured, including Theo Hunt Mildred Stewartsbout Arthur Quinn and James Gipson. A Huntsville health official, Dr Samuel C Tatum, was also killed in a separate wreck. two others were injured. A cautionary note urges saving life.
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Associated Press
Alabama
Prattville
Hiyhway
Birmingham
Theo M. Hunt
Mildred Stewartsbout
Arthur R. Quinn
Theory Hunt
James O. Gipson
Gipson
Clason
C. B. Myles, Jr
Myles
Samuel C. Tatum
Ala
Huntsville
Chierokee County
Bran B. Matthews
Leesburg
Kinashup
500 Men Search For Missing Flier Near Hunter Base
Five hundred men led by the Hunter Air Force Base commanding officer searched a rain soaked swamp for Spt. Dillingham of Savannah after he bailed out from a troubled two plane. Three other sergeants who leaped Friday night were rescued though seriously injured.
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Vincent
Ala
Hunter Air Force Base
Savannah
Gay
Spt
Dillingham
Wone Way
Srive
Court affirms perjury conviction in Washington case
The U S Court of Appeals upheld the perjury conviction of former associate of Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan. The man, once linked to influence in Washington and connected to the Motion Picture Week effort, faced a ruling tied to alleged fraud and political influence.
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Washington
U. S. Court of Appeals
Stomn Fi
Maragon
Harry Vaughan
Ton
Brotherhood
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Aluminum Curbs Loom To Meet AF Expansion Project
Washington reports aluminum, vital for aircraft, may come under strong government controls via an NPA draft order within two weeks. Officials say restrictions could apply to nonessential products, with military needs forecast to take about 30 percent of output as the Air Force expands. Labor mobilization chief Goodwin named executive director of the Office of Defense Manpower to coordinate manpower for the defense drive.
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Washington
National Production Authors
NPA
National Aluminum
Bohey
Rep. Celler
D-Ny
Miltee
Robert C. Goodwi
Goodwin
Office of Defense Manpower
Tobin
Truman
Mnian
Power
Ture
Wiliams
Harrison
Aircraft Industries Association
Ruttenberg
United Chest Opens Special Gifts Drive
A local United Chest announces a special gifts drive to raise funds for a community chest budget of 7000 dollars. The general drive, chaired by Ares A. Dunseth, begins next Monday with committee chairmen and members set to meet. Funds support the Salvation Army Tuberculosis Association and related charitable groups.
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United Chest
Salvation Army
Tuberculoris Association
United States foreign aid totals and debate rise
A United States Foreign Expenditures Committee report shows aid surpassing 42.5 billion and projected to rise, with plans to ship more arms to lope emergency food to Yugoslavia and reconstruction aid to Korea. Senate leaders expect new requests when Congress returns November 27 as Hoover warns Russia could exploit the rising bill.
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Washington
United States
Rainn Can
Yugoslavia
Korea
Cones Mars
Senate
Separe House Expenditures Committee
Herbert Hoover
Aed Bea
Policy of U S Based on Force, Russian Charges
Soviet charges that United States foreign policy rests on force and guns before diplomacy. Vishinsky denounces President Truman’s address as echoing Hitler era tactics and warns of aggressive aims. He urges peaceful coexistence and condemns Western criticism while calling for a stronger Soviet peace push and unity against U S actions.
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U.S
Tom Ocihstech
Bovick
Trumas
Hitler
San Francisco
Presi Cent
Gentine Arthur
Vishinsky
Chek
Mindnier
Gelaig
Shinsky
Stockholms
Russia
Vishky
Soviet ‘Union
Slate Acheson
Soviet Union
Renae Coopers
Ae Assembly
Houston County reports 1949-50 fiscal year in the black
Houston County ends the 1949-50 fiscal year with a surplus of 238,296. The board, led by Chairman Perry Calhoun, adjourned to advertise bids for tractor and parts after a court injunction had blocked purchases. Judge Hatetead, recuperating after surgery, presided over the session.
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Houston County
Perry Calhoun
Tne
Annal Ls
Roeeting
Taboriaeds Ao
Oe Fetclor
Priar
Tirat
Boara
DC. ‘Hatetead
W. KR. Dewsey
Hoseersford
B. Boa
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Movdribui
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Mital
Apokisian
Arany
Red Chinstries
Wanehitia
Urey
Solit Ke
Jean Priest Drvinot
Allind
Eos
Meda
Ign
Hs Aine Bu
Pyoncyang
Tuthieas
Capone
Red Dean
Elton
Willie
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Remy Ace
Dave
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