Unit Poses Threat Marines Fighting In Korean Capital
American Marines battled for Seoul as a Soviet-dominated column with 40 tanks and 200 vehicles approached from the north. Marines entered northwest Seoul from the Han River crossing, aiding the Inchon breakout. Allied leaders projected a tough fight ahead, with a weeks-long path to potential victory as forces stabilized on multiple fronts.
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Leif Erickson
Tokyo
Seoul
Manchuna
Han River
10Th Corps
Inchon
Douglas MacArthur
Aller 4
Han
United Nations
Battalio Missouri
Ife
Yellow Sea
Lemuel ¢. Shepherd
Leet
Taoey
Shepherd
MacArthur
Honolulu
Russell Armnen
Roout'a
Coffee and Egg Prices Rise Amid Broad Food Stability
Prices for coffee and eggs advanced this week while overall food costs held steady. Beef and pork prices were expected to fall later as supplies rise, but a slower drop is anticipated this year. The Agriculture Department urged shoppers to compare smaller eggs for value, noting large eggs sell for about 71 to 80 cents a dozen while smaller eggs offer better per-pound value.
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Associated Press
Nota
Andy Agriculture Department Spectral Inte
Ty Amialls
Tismtion
Agriculture Department
Dun & Bradsinet
President Plans Action To Check Living Cost Rise
AP dispatch from Washington reports President Truman expressing concern over living costs and stating plans to act quickly to curb inflation while avoiding past World War II price control errors. He backs selective measures discussed by Gov. Bowles and commends Taft era policy critiques. Marshall testimony noted with no firm China policy blame.
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Wassingtow
Truman
Chester Bowles
Connecticut
OPA
Tring
Wit Special Ensistant
Acerell
T Marriman
Taft
AFT
Houston
Tex
Marriman
Congress
Foutier Tudsy
George C. Marshall
Senate Armed Services
Mar- Fahail
Khig
China
Mitran
Mc Trnesa
Marshall
Stat
Truman Evades Veto Question On Subversive Control Bill
Washington AP Truman sidestepped whether he would sign or veto the Subversive Control Bill after Congress passed it by landslide margins. He signaled early action but gave no clear verdict, noting prior displeasure with several provisions. Senate 51 to 24 and House 312 to 120 sent the measure to him despite fears of an override. The bill tightens registration of communist groups, caps on sympathizers, and harsher penalties for spies and saboteurs, amid charges of infringing on freedom.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate
House
Freydert Truman
Nakor
Senaor Mundt
RSD
Rasig
Nso
Chest Fund Drive Plans 23700 Target
General chairmen of United Chest Inc will meet tomorrow morning to discuss the 23700 fundraising goal for the 1950 campaign. Dunseth and Nathan Greenburg will confer with Az Prowers and others about the budget, with officials naming committee members and gifts coordinators.
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Dorian Gmted Chest, Inc
Chest Ethee
Bidget
Chace A Daonceth
Eharvaln
United Chest
Nathan Greenuurg
Kquere Drive
Az Prowers
Enalfe Pen
Raymond Spann
Barman
Fa Crawford
Jona Flowser
E. D. McDaniels
Jesse Forrester
223 War Casualties Listed 35 Killed
Washington AP report from the Defense Department lists Korean War casualties released today. Of 223 total, 35 killed in action, 184 wounded, 10 missing, and 0 prisoners or unaccounted. Through Sept 15, 1,686 killed or missing and 3,76 percent wounded. 174 died of wounds already noted.
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Washington
Defense Department
Hien
Department
Five Units Arrive For Rucker Training
CAMP HUCKE announces the arrival of five engineering units for training under Col. Henry P. Gantt. Units listed include the Sint Engineer Dump Treck Company from South Bend Indiana, the Dijin Engineer Pontoon Bridge Company from Joseph Michigan, the B.n Engineer Construction Battalion from Morganton West Virginia, the 432nd Engineer Construction Battalion from Houser Texas, and the 17th Military Police Battalion from Columba Missouri. They are assigned to the W6ch Engineer Brigade under Col Terrence Lighthouse.
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Gul John
Houser
Tex
Felia A. Davis
Military Police
BantabasArmy
Columba
Berterd A Schmitz
Terrence
All Engineering
Cana
Attack Successful MacArthur Reaches Tokyo for Return
Gen Douglas MacArthur lands at Tokyo Haneda aboard a new command unit as plans swirl he may press toward Korea again. Reports say he returns from the Seoul front to direct operations, while forces at Inchon and the west coast of Korea are monitored for possible maneuvers.
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MacArthur
Tokyo
Douglas MineArthur
Seoul
Mie
Haneda
Seap
Kimpo
Korea
Cecil
Seon
Te GN
Te GN Commanding Had Called the Weet
Karea
Jachon
Gilles
Med Tinen
Five Towns Dates Set for Beauty Contests
Five Wiregraze towns name dates for Jocel Beautly contests with two still lacking venue or time details. Dothan mu l ic evening at Marin Theater. Samsat set for Friday September 2 at 10 p.m. Marianna schedules October 3 prelims and October 10 finale at Ritz Theater. Rehearsals begin at Nathan Recreation Center tomorrow. about 18 entrants expected amid sponsor call. Parade plans to reach July 21. Festival space reservations due September 26. Cubs box derby slated October 1 with rules forthcoming.
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Abby Ellard
Juhan Turner
Dothan
Marin Theater
Samsat
High Acook Auditorum
Marianna
Nathan Recreation Center
Tomer- Tew
Spmn
Exchamer
John Hendere von
Dorian Chamber of Commerce
Seiden Boitey
Se Pt
Rujes
Co-Op Sales Hit Record in Alabama Farm Year
AP reports Alabama farm cooperatives posted over 3.01 million dollars in sales in the fiscal year ending recently, the highest total on record, surpassing all previous years. The gains reflect broader agricultural demand and cooperative participation across the state.
West Berlin Faces Cold War Strife in Hour of Crisis
West Berlin endured Soviet and East German pressure as power was cut to the city at midnight and Russian troops tried to seize a small border area. British and West Berlin forces repelled the assault, arrests rose, and protests spread in the French sector. Police from both sides held dozens in custody amid continued tense negotiations and disrupted barge traffic.
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Aly [Ues
al- Hed
West Berlin
Am Meries
West
Livtg
Berlin
Westernert Ip Wyacunte
Schools May Get Boost In Funds
Montgomery AP reports that shy of an official statement officials expect about half of a 6 percent school funding cut to be restored as sales and other taxes rebound. Strong August sales tax gains helped offset prior revenue losses, with total year figures showing improvement though overall 13 percent below the previous year.
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Montgomery
Cutheck Ip
Mupg
Proratwa
Becauwe
Capitol
Joly Wreagh
UN Considers Acheson Plan to Bar Aggression
United Nations Assembly moves Acheson four point program to curb aggression. Agenda includes penalties, designation of military forces to enforce UN decisions, and review of Greek Balkan tensions. Soviet objections fail as committee advances with steering agenda amid charges by Nationalist China.
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Tom Ocinsteee
New York
Dean Acheson
United Nations
Assembly
Achesons
United Action
Acheson
Soviet Union
Russia
China
Czechoslovakia
Indi
I Peanion
Bley
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Ite Taala
Brereidey
Georgia Lawmakers Endorse Proposals Against Reds, Klan
Atlanta officials and opposition leaders in the 1951 Georgia House voiced support for anti Communist and anti Ku Klux Klan bills to be introduced in January. Floor Leader Frank Twitty and Rep. Sohn Greer backed measures to outlaw the Communist Party and ban mask veering, signaling strong party backing and possible gubernatorial influence. Greer pledged to reintroduce his bill targeting the Klan, while Twitty anticipated governor facilitation for floor passage as the party platform called for such laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Bates
Atlanta
Georgia House Today
House
Frank Twitty
Camilla
Sohn Greer
Communist Party
Georgia
Twitty
Greer
Herman Talemadge
Howie
M E. Thompson
Talmadge House
Macon
Kian
Peivs
Thursday Afternoon Closing Vote Set
The Ketai Merchantis Associa ton of the Dothan Chamber of Comauree will decide next day whether morning stores will Temelp open or comune to close on Thursday afternoons. Waltars said it letter 10 members of the group, many merchants want to remain ope. Wake said all merchants will meet and cast their vote. The meeting will be held at 7:00 am Tuesday at the City Hall.
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Dothan
Comauree
B. Waltars
Cherman
Association
Wake
Acre
Ereeling
Antitoricx
Show's Condition Causes Concern Among Physicians
In Luton Beghad George and Bernard Bee aged young, and patient of this age, recuperating after an operation for a broken thigh suffered in a fat in the Arden of his femme at Ayer St Lawrence Sept. 10. The period then appeared to be bending for a speedy recovery.
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Luton
Beghad
Bee Wright George George
Bernard Bee
Bhaw
Ayer St Lawrence
House Leaders Probe Plan on War Goods Exports
Washington AP House leaders examined a plan tied to a 417 billion defense bill to deny economic aid to nations sending war potential goods behind the iron curtain while U N forces are engaged. The Wherry amendment faces mixed support as Cannon weighs a compromise to render it ineffective. Drive carefully have a life.
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William F. Arbogast
Washington
House Geaders
Truman
U. S
Acocomlan
House
Arena Verre Paund Prae
Aerry Ee Ue
Cen Omer N. Dley
Joint Chiefs of States Law
ECA
Paul Hoffmay
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Wherry
R-Neb
Unite States
Russia
Hage
United States
United Nations Security Council
Hale Republic
Cannon 1
D-Mo
Appropriations Com
Mittee
New Amen
Cannon
Martin
Massachusells
18 Permits Issued For Negro Housing
Residential building permits issued for 18 Negro residences in Carver High area. Projects include frame homes on East Newton Street renamed Carver Drive with an estimated cost of 5000 dollars. Additional permit for a 9080 dollar home at 417 South Pontiac Street and remodeling at 40 West Main Street with 3108 dollars. Other permits issued to Baum Contractors and J A Besy for repairs on 125 Howth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carver High School
Rec
Im Construction Company
Unite
East Newton Street
Carver Brive
Bloum Company
Tax-Hike Bill Nears Approval By Week's End
Washington AP reports Congress expects to pass a 4.7 billion tax bill, increasing payroll deductions within weeks. The measure ties higher rates to wartime taxes, retroactive to 1960, with corporate levies rising and new loophole closures. President Truman has been briefed as House and Senate move to final approval.
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Frances M. LE Mat Washington
Trumen
Truman Quick
Hep
Doughton
Bonate
Korea
Marshall Takes Oath As Defense Chief As Top Assistant Quits
Washington AP reports General George C. Marshall was sworn in as Secretary of Defense in a ceremony attended by Chief Counsel ix Larkin and Deputy Secretary Stephen Early, who resigns. The new secretary immediately convened a meeting with the Joint Chiefs and faces immediate tasks including reshaping the Defense Department and selecting a successor to Early.
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Marshall
Washington (Ap) Gan
George C. Marehall
Secratary
Ix Larkin
We Defense Department
Stephen Early
Early Witoens
Sew
Assia
Paul W. Griffith
Tremen
United Nations
Keren
New York
Europe
Tivfense
Sephen Early
Early
Red Cross Pans Services For Rucker
Red Cross plans to map services for Rucker and coordinate with chapters at regional sites. Volunteers identified locations and activation steps to extend support for personnel in need.
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Red Cross
Rucker
Wiseutass
Osa Motivation
Dale
Setiemt
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