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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1950

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Seoul Capture Looms As Airfield Falls In Battle

Allied troops pressed toward Seoul the capital as Marines reached within about a mile of Yongdungpo and the Han River defenses. Army plans expanded reserve officers calls while North Korean forces reportedly seized Seoul earlier as operations focused on crossing the Han and targeting Kimpo airfield.

Aly Leif Erickhon Seoul Korsane 10Th Corps Hang Yongdungpo Benuj Han River Eross Han Republic

Area School Bands Maxwell To Appear in Peanut Parade

Eleven high school bands and Maxwell Air Force Base units will march in the Peanut Festival parade with invitations sent to schools earlier this month and space reservations opening tomorrow. The festival souvenir book highlights peanut industry progress with Dixie Runner tests and photos from the Florida Experiment Station.

Maxwell Abby Klard Maxwell Air Force Base Kenry Kennedy Conmitter Ach Kennedy Peanut Fes Howevary Yilf Fuomeras Bock Alte A. Garver Fred H. Muir Flo Wda Eustace Buuhop

Soda Ash Tieup Accord Expected

The Associated Press reports a tentative agreement on wage increases and benefits in the soda ash industry, aimed at ending ongoing walkouts at four plants, amid shortages affecting chemical production and related sectors. Concurrently, United Electrical Workers reached a two year contract with General Electric, boosting hourly pay and benefits.

Associated Press Planta United Electrical Workers General Electric Company An Civilien Norfolk and Western Solvary Davilson Chemest and Dye Corp Cults Eit Mite Workers Qurites XAO Fabor CIO United Alito South Bend Ind Rendie Rendig Aviation Cory TH New York

Slack Pleads Guilty to Spying Charge in Tennessee

Alfred Dean Stack of Syracuse New York pleaded guilty in Greenville Tennessee federal court to spying for Russia. Assistant U S Attorney James O Meek urged a long prison term noting Stack admitted passing on ten Russian agent secrets involved in explosive manufacture. The judge said the government would seek a ten year sentence but Stack resisted sharing information with Russian agents.

Greenville Tenn Alfred Dean Stack Federal Court Today Wariare Russia U.S James O. Meek Syracue Meek Siete Robert L Taylo Howard MecGrath Federal Bureau of Liveatigaiun Stack Ruenan Ria

Seventh Division Joins Marines In Seoul Area

INCHON Korea The Seventh Division joins Marines in the Seoul area to reinforce the advancing American troops. South Korean and American forces consolidate gains at the battered port as the division absorbs and trains with Marines during occupation duties.

Seventh Division Seoul Inchon Korea

Cotton Production Hike Sought Amid War Pressures

Industry leaders pressed for higher cotton output in 1951 citing Korean War demand and tight supplies. A weekend conference with Cotton Mobilization and national committees outlined quotas and acreage controls, with Agriculture Secretary likely to lift marketing limits. Looming shortages, last year’s small crop, and pests worsen the outlook for the South, especially Alabama and Georgia, as weather and boll weevil affect yields.

William J. Box Memphis Sears National Corian Coyarell Ty Wall Washington Agricure Charlee Forrannan Alabama

Florida Men Wounded in Action Korea Sighting

Two Floridians identified as wounded in action in Korea are Private Elbert J. Gent son of Mrs. Catherine V. Gentry of Graceville and Private Samuel A. Masa, said to be of Chipley route. The Defense Department lists them among soldiers reported wounded in the conflict.

Korea Defense Department Arenufier Thom Elbert J. Gent Cathe V. Gentry Gracerite Samuel A. Masa Wille Mae Me Lesder Chipley

Mighty New Jersey Battleship Sails For Active Duty

The battleship New Jersey, commissioned in 1943, set for return to active service with the Atlantic Fleet. It may join combat duty if needed, after the Missouri’s recent Far East deployment and amid a limited reserve status of other 45,000-ton battleships.

Wasfengton New Jersey Dleet Far East Arpore Bert Norfolk San Francisc WMT Wisconsin Ups Lowe United States Carrens Missouri Korea

Balloting In City Slow Before Noon

Balloting in the city’s general election opened with light turnout at noon. Voters cast early tallies at City Hall Ward One Hobers Malone Motor Company Ward Two and Courthouse. James T. Thrower leads toward a two year term as first Monday adjourns.

James T. Thrower City Commission Curtina Seves Offerstye

Civilian Curbs On Easy Credit and Hoarding Start

Washington AP reports the government issues stop orders to curb easy consumer credit and business hoarding. Commerce bans accumulation of key materials and enforces penalties, while the Federal Reserve tightens installment terms on autos appliances and furniture to conserve defense resources.

Washington Commerce Department S & Year Federal Reserve Board Suvere Reserve Board Thalys Bank Accaonte Apple NPA

Truman Signs Bill to Appoint Marshall as Defense Chief

Washington AP reports President Truman signed legislation to confirm General George C. Marshall as Secretary of Defense. The White House will forward Marshall’s nomination for Senate approval, with oath planned at the Pentagon. Truman also signed orders to promote Omar N. Bradley to full General, using a special provision to meet unification act limits.

Washington Truman George C Bmptsnall Defense Marknall Senate Charles Ross Warshal Pentagon Louis Johnson Tomor Ros Truman Sue Omar N. Bradley Marshall Grtts

25000 Troops Due for Camp Rucker by Nov 1

The Army orders 25000 troops to Camp Rucker by November 1 after rescinding a prior plan for 12000. Col. Gantt notes units for the larger force are not yet designated. Painting of about 1.0% of Camp Rucker buildings will begin at Kidd tomorrow amid amended specs. An orientation program for Rucker troops is set for 1:30 p.m. tomorrow with Col. Gantt to speak.

Department of Army Col. Gantt Camp Rucker Emaineers Washington Dishengh 406Th Engineer Brigade Fete Unife 144Th Transportation Company of Bay Ainine

Tydings Appears Certain Winner In Demo Primary

Senators Tydings and Wiley faced renomination in primaries shaping the slate for the November congressional elections. In Rhode Island, Gov. John Pastore won the Democratic Senate nomination. Maryland's race drew attention over criticisms of McCarthyism and the Senate investigation.

Tydings Associated Purse Wiley Fay Rhode Island John O. Pastore Senate J. Howarda McGrath Edward L. Leahy Dennis J. Roberts Forand Fogarty Massachusetts Muryland McCarthe Hawish Senate Foreign John A. Meyer Baltimore Hugh J. Monaghan Anther Haltimore Crimary Calpain McCarthy John Markey O'Conor D-Ma! M John Marshall Butler Baltimmore Marylomi Willan Preston Lane, Jr George P. Mahoney Theodore R. McKaidin Wisconsn Wile Eden Finan Bristol Thomas & Fairchild Wisconsin Attornny Daniel W. Hoen Milwaukee Witliam

Refusal By Talmadge For Neuro Delegation May Bring Kickback

Washington reports Gurdurmsun Talmadge refuses to place Negiura on Georgia’s White House conference committee for children and youth. The national panel weighs two options: preserve the all white Georgia delegation or cut it by a third and invite a Negro group. Georgia’s quota and context are debated while Oscar Ewing oversees the process. The conference runs December 1 to 7 at the National Guards Armory with a 5500 seat limit.

Washington Gurdermsun Talmadge Negiura Talmadge Georgia Os Awaing Oscar Ewing National Guards Armory Quoiss National Committee Corn State Genasia

Dozier Hill Case Dropped From Court

PANAMA CITY Charges of breaking and entering with intent to commit two misdemeanors against Paul Dozier and Bobby Alli of Dothan were not pressed today as witnesses failed to appear. Bailey had identified the two men in an alleged July Gulfside resort attack. Dozier and Hill had surrendered to Bay County authorities earlier. bonds were fixed by Judge Joseph Bailey.

Panama City Paul Dozier Bobby Alli Dothan W. H.billys Bailey Gulfside Bailey Dozier Bul

Aid To Reds Proof By Arthur Reported

Lake Success AP General Douglas MacArthur was reported to have told the United Nations he has positive evidence that Russia supplied munitions to North Korea in 1950 and 1950 and that Communist China implied trained manpower. Informed quarters said MacArthur made the statement in his latest report to the Security Council. The report was received by UN Secretary General Trygve Lie this morning, but not yet made public. Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Jacob A. Mailha insisted Russia has given the Koreans Communist nap FA suppl

Russia Koreas Comunists Nap

Solons Pave Way For Tax Boost By Compromise

Washington AP reports a compromise on excess profits tax clears the way for a 4.5 billion dollar tax boost with retroactive levy to either October or July. Congress back in session may act this week to impose an excess profits tax, with immediate measures aimed at individuals and corporations and a possible November return for final action.

M. Lemat Washington Congress Knotty Corporation House-Senate Senate Emforces Connally O'Mahaney Wyer George D-Ge Senate Finance Committee Congress Haa Bren

Congress reaches terms on anti Communist bill

A Senate House conference committee agreed on the terms of a bill to crack down on Communists led by Senator McCarran. The measure would require registration of Communist and front organizations, bar Communists from federal jobs, tighten immigration barriers, and give new powers to combat subversion. The bill heads to the House then Senate, with President Truman yet to decide on a possible veto.

Washington Fap dMcCarran D-Nev Benete Plang Senate Truman House Senate Messares Planis Banement

Treinman On Trial

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a trial facing Treinman with attorney actions connected to a death event. The readable fragments mention courtroom proceedings and alleged involvement, but lack complete details. Further text would be needed to finalize a fuller summary with defined actors and outcomes.

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