Reds Launch Massive General Offensive on Korean Front
AP dispatch reports a large North Korean general offensive along the entire northern front and a southern push toward Taegu and Pusan. U.S. forces, including the First Cavalry near Waegwan and the 25th Infantry near Pusan, contend with heavy enemy pressure as advanced Marine and Army units counterattack in multiple sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Brines
Tokyo
Aps
Agun
Manus
Aouth
Pokang
U.S First Cavalry
Waegwan
Taegu
Reda
Posih
Taryi
Farat
Wargwar
Pohang
Fightin
Nls Nairk de Rede
Kigse
Taogus
SOC Reda
Amy
Tafiary
Yongenn
Witr
Ture Te Ne
Page
Folsom Attacks Phone Rate Hikes in Alabama Debate
In a blistering exchange, Governor Folsom criticizes rate increases by American Telephone and Telegraph and railroads. He cites projections of $22.6 million in costs and accuses officials of failing to regulate private utilities. The remarks underscore clashes over public oversight and proposed rate relief during his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Gue-Nerta
Alabama
Folsom Hinde
Pty Fist
Tate
M. Jones, Jr
Fortes
Tts
Folsom Sai
Arene Macant
American Telenhons
Te'egrann Co
Raifrelds
Pragit Ia
Setfon
Atobarae
Ozark Mayor Seeks Rent Control Ordinance
Ozark Mayor Douglas Brown said he will ask the Ozark City Council to adopt a rent control ordinance after alarm over rising rents since Camp Rucker reactivation. The plan mirrors federal wartime statutes, sets price ceilings, and imposes fines up to 100 dollars for violations while aiming for fairness to landlords and tenants amid a housing shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozark
Camp Rucker
Douglas Brown
Sts Panne
SE Tene
Alabama
Mayne Brown
Allon Ney
Charlie Stoke
Rucker
Ordnance
Grant
Brown
Luncheon Plans Underway for Festival Week Events
Abby Ellard reports planning is underway for Farm Recog Week luncheons in the Peanut Festival area. Civic club representatives and festival sponsors discuss schedules, contests, and program details with Kiwanis groups, aiming to host daily events and personal invitations for October activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby Ellard
Civic Club
Jun Poy
Erie Club
Wieregrass Farm
Ineday Farm
Julian Turner
teeLvals Cornice
Turner
Dave
Cme
Cere
Sythe
Viste
Baryshiema
Eustace Bishop II
Jeciudly
Ares
Bunny
Reval Productions
Weekend traffic deaths rise to eleven in Alabama
A bus and trailer collision near Clayton left four dead and six injured, boosting Alabama Labor Day weekend fatalities to eleven. The victims include Altos Earl Feran, 22, and William Howard Bell, 45, plus several others from Alabama and Chicago. Bus driver F. Hudson sustained serious injuries. J. A. Burns of Eufaula was arrested for manslaughter. Investigating officers from Barghour and Dothan districts described the crash as jackknife after the trailer pierced the bus fuselage on a straight highway stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Pertons
Alabama
W. A. Narvis
Highe Way
Payrot
Altos Earl Feraln
William Howard Bell
Eufaul
Maton Bowyr SU
Neate Et Kula
Ida Bell Jenkins
Negra Por Glas
Norris
Riley Bus Co
Ozark
Eberift Marshall Wiliams
Barghour County
W. H.pop Fails
Nortis
Dothan
Associated Poresa
Oliera
Andalusia
Barbara June Wilson
Atlanta
Roy Fanta Quates
Ruexah Kirkland
Andalus
Sally Ann Freeman
Glenn Joseph Schware
Asianta
Miner
Quates
Kirkland
Phetix City
Ronald Touglay Hightower
Phil Campbell
Winnessee
Willa Arthur Hindmon
Back to School Bells Ring Across Several States
Area schools begin new term tomorrow with thousands of children facing the first day. Houston and nearby counties in Alabama and Florida plan start dates, while Georgia and Alabama districts add slight delays for some pupils. Rose Hill uses Lafayette Street Methodist Church for classes until a new building opens, replacing Southside for joint sessions during the renovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At & An
Houston
Cote
Henry
Ug Dale
Alabama
Washington
Jack- Goo
Florida
Pupsia
Early
Seminoler
Georgia
Geneva
Dothan
Rose HI
Lafayette Street
Methodit
Southside
Two Rucker GIs Ride Then Drive Trucks
Two Rucker GI’s ride orders to “ride ride ride” lead to truck duties as they become familiar with new routes and passengers in a wartime training context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Land
Giant Atlantic hurricane roars toward Florida coast
A massive hurricane, ranked with historic storms of 1928 and 1929, roared across the Atlantic with 160 mile per hour winds. Warnings extended from Port Everglades to the Florida Keys as the storm, northeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, buffeted Miami with gusts and dangerous squalls. Forecasters cautioned that stronger winds may follow on the storm's southeast side while the system drives toward the Caribbean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesern Gambban
Havana
Cuba
Miami
Port Everglades
Neae Fort Ttderdale
Theowell
Florida Keys
Florida Key
Grady Norton
U. S. Weather Bureau
San van
Puerto Rico
Gervais
Navy Huuvitane
Girerat
South Florida
Eight Die as Interurban Trains Collide Near Milwaukee
Eight people were killed and 47 injured when two interurban electric trains carrying National Model Railroad Association members collided on a single track south of Milwaukee during a holiday outing. The crash occurred between Milwaukee and Hale's Corners. rescue teams freed the injured and recovered bodies amid a chaotic scene as priests prayed beside the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
National Model Railroad Association
Thoushy
Here
Betwern
Cead
John Contney
Sheatt Herman Kubiak
Cis
Air Force silent on five A bomb nests claim
Washington AP reports the Air Force dodged a direct answer when asked if Russia has five atom bomb nests. Spokesman said officials have no information confirming or denying the claim. General Orvil A. Anderson, suspended after remarks about breaking up nests, says nothing publicly on policy or secrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
IAP
Air Force
Russia
Dors
United States
Rusma
Mi Ges
Orvil A. Anderson
Coltene Et Momaomers
Ala
Ridsia
Anderson
Voters May Name Beat Two Nominee For Revenue Post
Houston County Democratic Executive Committee seeks an alternate path to replace the late Ralph G. Cameron as the District Two Board of Revenue nominee. A 14-member panel plans to meet at the Courthouse while proponents push for voter expression rather than committee designation. The vacancy follows Cameron's death from a highway accident. any nominee must reside in District Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat. Faulk
Houston County
Democratic Executive Committee
Ralph G. Cameron
Board of Revenue
Dewgrathc Executive Committee
Gessner T. McCorvey
Webb Wells, Sr
Canteron
Roy Driggera
Pothan
Uae
Driggers Maeids
Repereua Gigna
Democratic Party
Democratic Organization
District Two
Sof Eboare
Driggetts
Tn Ashford
Walls
McCorvey
Wells
Cameron
Dothan - Cotton Mood Road
Nee
Ashford
Bottleneck Delays Negros Housing Project In Dothan
The city housing authority warns that delays in securing land options from owners endanger the Negro housing project. Only about half the parcels have options amid owner reluctance and wartime slowdowns. If land deals stall, $1,250,000 in construction funds may be redirected elsewhere. Meanwhile the George McRae Homes project proceeds with a $492,000 cost and on-site work at the northern city site by John F. Clarke Company of Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietiwily
Ian
Wil
Cor Dothan
Negra Famnes
Garver High School
D. Crawford
Howsby Authority
Ussery
Atlanta
Ursery
George McRee
Fist Negra
John F. Clarke Company
Montgomery
McRae
Public Offices List Labor Day Schedules
County and Federal workers get a holiday tomorrow but Dothan stores and business houses remain open. City offices will stay open. A short schedule will be at the Dothan Post Office with parcel post truck operation. Labor Day closings will affect Robsto n County Draft Board and Navy Recruiting substation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Payrmaster
Albwindmex
Rbuston County Draft Board
Navy
PMA
Highway Patrol
Army - Air Force Station
Harry Scou
Pranager
Soon
Hese
Cay
Welfare Board Seeks Secret Security Numbers
Welfare Department officials requested security numbers from residents receiving aid in Howston County. The action came from Mrs Ev Calis, Public Welfare Department representative, directing recipients to present the data at the department office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pernams
Cuntiy"purde
Howston County
Pad Ne Welfare
Sata
Ev. Cals
Public Welfare Department
Lersied
Callin
Infant Born To Kor Yean Veteran’s Wife In Russellville
In Russellville Alabama AP reports a healthy six pound 12 ounce girl born to the wife of a Korean veteran. Doctors said the mother endured childbirth bravely despite weakened condition and fears of infection. The infant’s birth followed a difficult labor as the family celebrates this new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russellville
Als
Lyman Clark
Andron Hing
McClellan calls for preventive war and mobilization
Sen McClellan demands rapid mobilization to 3 million troops and supports Truman’s plan to boost armed forces urging international action with the United Nations to pressure Russia. He says the United States must be prepared to fire first if Russia resists peace cooperation, while other leaders debate feasibility and risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Washington
Senator McClellan
D-Ark
Rostia
Truman
McClellan
Senate Appropriations Committee
Congress
United States
Bush
America
United Nations
Russia
Clellan
Enouigh
Russell
D-Ga
An- Va
Alexander Smith
White Mouse
State Department
Secretaty
Navy
Matthews
Air Force
Orvil Anderson
Air War College
Maxwell
Field
White House
Tan
Robbery Gunfire and Crash Kill Three in Phenix City
Police said two bandits and a woman driver died after a $3 robbery at Manhattan Cafe. Clyde Gordon and Clarence Johns were killed during pursuit. Mrs Reseden and her son Joe Frank were injured when their car collided with the getaway vehicle. Johns, wounded earlier, was trapped in a cemetery and fatally shot by deputies after opening fire. Resident names and the money remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix City
Als
Youte
Pat M
Daniel
Clyde Gordon
Phenty City
Clarence F. Johna
Golumbus
W. Re Reseden
Thornton
Tex
Johns
Manhattan
Gordon
Mra
Reseden
Joe Frank Reseden
Austin
Ahso
John
Reeden
T Neir
Phenix
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Reds
T Malik
Jakob Malik
2Nd Nations Security Council
Aleksander A. Soldmtoy
Ronge
Lake Success
N.Y
Soga
Malik
Muh
Navoss
Vap Wirer Nots
Folsom
Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean
Revenue Post
Bottleneck Hits Housing Project
Vonn
Cid
Sheil Albert Fuller
ABC
Ben Scroggins
Danich
Billy Kent
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