Capital's Recapture Seen Within Hours, GI's Gain Sharply
Allied columns pushed toward Duk Soo Palace and government buildings in Seoul as a four pronged drive tightened. U S Marines and South Korean forces crossed the Han River and advanced on South Mountain while reinforcements landed near Inchon and Kimpo Airfield. Saudi forces reported heavy combat with Red Korean defenders as the capital neared fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leif Erickson
Tokyo
Seoul
Duk Soo Palace
Hearby
Suster
Han
South Mountain
Dan Whitehead
Leathernecks
Duk Soo Ix
Heety
U. 4 First Cavalry
Inis Chongju
Yungdok
Jw Pon
Chinju
Reda
Verush
Jjust
U, 5
Suen
Auilery
Soult Mountain
Col
Lewis
Chesty) Puller
Regiment Marines
Yongdongpo
Kimpo
Wweat
Japan
United States
Inchon
Pilbour
Ine
Mn Red
Marine First Regiment
Tong Mak Sang
Seoul Army Barracks
Southworth
Eh Underground Operatee
Marine Fifth Regiment
Page
U. S
Suwon
Sangju
First Cavalry
Sangy
Quick Striking Airborne Force Set For Action
The United States plans a rapid, mobile airborne contribution to Korea with paratroopers and air assault forces trained for fast deployment. Reports cite airborne regiments at Kimpo and the 82nd and 1st divisions in training, with emphasis on reinforcing front lines and potential heavy artillery support as the war escalates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pentagon
Kimpo
Seoul
Ayton
Airbourne
Glitter Dion
Bastogne
Belgium
Fort Bragg
N.C
Campbell
Wowat
Twenty More Yanks Found Murdered By Ko Reds
Twenty more American soldiers have been found dead with hands tied behind their backs as Communist atrocities are reported near Wonson and Wonsan on the south coast front. The victims, identified as artillerymen, were shot in the back of the head after being cut off by North Korean troops two months ago. Reports note prisoners were stripped and executed, with several survivors telling grim details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Wonwon
Naktong River
Moving Day Nears For Highway Patrol
Moving day approaches for the Herban District Highway Patrol as W. A. Norris announces the Dothan District staff will relocate to a recently completed office on the Montgomery Highway. The move involves furnishing a Parrot office and confirms the Hougen County Courthouse rental for a state revenue department office, with undefined start date for full operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomaceny
Herban District
W. A. Norris
Dothan
Modgomery
Norris
Hougen County
State Revenuue Department
Gas plea urged for Gulf coast natural gas sales
Alabama congressmen urged the Federal Power Commission to approve Atlantic Gulf Gas Company and United Gas Pipeline Company requests to sell natural gas to eight Southeast Alabama towns and other communities in Georgia Florida and South Carolina. They cited delays and promised expanded pipeline facilities and new evidence to prove supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
George Andrews
George Ginn
Federal Power Commission
Tat Worthington
Atlantic Gull Gas Company
United Gas Pipeline Company
United Gas Corp
Shreveport
Dothan
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
Grant Teld Comsisman
Ewing G. Simpson
Ing
Andrews
Con
Atlante
Mavuta
Eace
George Te Taddelmn
Ewingh Simpson
Avanti¢ Gulf Seus
Ty Ski
Sondhrsign
Atlantic Gulf
Aeriog
Tallahasene
Fla
Enterprise Woman Dies In Auto Crash
Mrs Clyde Melatoch of Enterprise was killed when an auto driven by her husband struck a small bridge near Georgia and overturned several times. The accident occurred in poor condition with the car packed. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Pitman Bema Halerprive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise ‘Specialy
Clyde Melatoch
S Smal Bridge
Geoeea
Enterprise Hospital
Hareer Pachiman Harota J Hayes
Meiniesb
Arryat
Frareral Arrangeren
Bema Halerprive
Rerouted Through Traffic Planned For Festival Parade
City officials and parade organizers in Dothan prepare Saturday rerouting of through traffic to clear Main and Oates streets during the Peg Nut Festival parade. Police, highway patrol, volunteers will direct drivers to alternate routes with no parking signs and temporary restrictions to keep streets clear for the parade and color film segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Durine
Oates
Chiefs of Police
Eddie Kelly
W. A. Norrin
Chaiman Gus Lane
Dathan Chamber of Commerce
Selden Ba
Tafhe
U.S
Alabama
Dfieuis
Daihei
Eustace Bishop
Main Street
Andrews
Umitx
Toute
North Oates Street
Dethan
Yrattic
Biahep
No Letup In War Drive After Korea Victory
Washington reports say Secretary Sawyer vows no easing of military preparedness after a Korean victory. He hints at possible new controls to direct materials and facilities to arm production. He cites possible manufacturing halts and priorities to satisfy military orders, while preserving living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
API
Korea
Sawyer
United States
National Protuction Authority
Plane Crash Victim Fights For Life After Fatal Wreck
Evansville dispatch reports Alexander the sole survivor among four in a Beechcraft crash near the Municipal Airport in Sioux Falls. Three others died including Lt. Col. James R. Barnett and Lt. Duane L. Reeve of the Air Patrol. Alexander, with severe injuries, faced uncertain recovery as his wife Kathleen waited in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville, Incl
Stewart
Alexander
James Ro Barnett
Santa Dakota
Slouy Falls
Duane L Reeve
Alsa
Air Patrol
Sioux Falls
Oliver A. Singleton
van Bureau
Ark
U.S
Civil Air, Patrol
Deaconess Hospital
Kathleen
North
Carolna
Ralph Renter
Ozark Man Reported Missing In Action
The Defense Department lists Corporal Robert Denton as missing in action after fighting in Korea. Wounded are Private Edward L. Cain of Elba route and Robert L. Keel, son of Mrs. Evin Torker of Atha, Florida. Notification was made at Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Department
Korea
Robert Denton
Mise
Jewel Denton
Ozark
Enterprise
Edward L. Cain
John D. Cain
Elba
Robert L. Keel
Evin Torker
Atha
Fla
217 Casualties Listed In Korean War Toll Update
Washington dispatch reports the Defense Department added 217 names to the Korea War casualty list. The tally includes 29 killed in action, nine fatally wounded or injured, 115 wounded, 53 minor injuries, and 11 injured with other unspecified statuses. The release follows ongoing reviews of service fatalities and hospital admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Department
Taxes Rent Curbs Statehood To Top Congress Agenda
Congress returns to Washington with taxes on corporate profits, rent control, and statehood for Hawaii and Alaska as major items. The session faces a brief window before holidays, amid veto battles and ongoing investigations. The tax withholdings rise next Sunday, and hearings on a new corporate excess profits tax are planned, while rent control legislation is anticipated in the short session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
Hawaii
Alaska
Truman
Senate
House
Capitol Hill
Almout
House Wars and Meats Committee
Spence
D-Ky
Uc- Won
Anthe
82Nd
Nto
State Department
Air Force
Navy
America
Trumat
President Trumans Task Of Naming Anti Red Board
President Truman faces the politically delicate task of naming a five man control board to enforce the Communist Control Act. Justice officials expect hearings to decide which groups must register. Senate override solidified the law despite the President’s veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
McGrath
Justice Department
Tate
Senate
Control Board
National Labor Relations Board
Hartley
Aley
Ite
Robert N. Denham
NLR
Titman
Denham
Board
Budget Bureau
Cotton ginning totals show big drop from prior years
The Census Bureau reported 19 crop cotton ginning before Sept 16 at 1,510,577 running bales, down from 2,005,400 last year and 2,864,277 two years ago. American Egyptian option ginnings reached 372 bales, versus 15 a year earlier and down from the two‑year figure. state tallies include Alabama 104,790, Florida 638, Georgia 174,053, Mississippi 167, South Carolina 90,378, with others noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cengus Bureau
Alatama
Florida
Georgia
Nod
Nississip
South Caroling
Weather Station Predicts Visible Moon Eclipse
A Dothan weather station reports a total moon eclipse should be visible locally tonight with a forecast for clear skies across North America if conditions hold. The eclipse is set to begin at 8 31 p m Dothan time and progress into totality around 1 40 p m deep with potential dimming of the moon during the shadow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiregeass
CAA
Dothan
Ehene Li
North America
Earthquake Hits Crete Causes Damages and Injuries
An earthquake struck Crete causing property damage and injuries. Officials report multiple aftershocks and the extent of structural damage is being assessed as authorities respond to the event. Local residents are urged to stay away from unstable buildings and follow safety advisories.
Yugoslavia asks UN for permanent mediation commission
Yugoslavia urged the General Assembly to create a standing UN mediation commission with full powers to resolve international disputes. A companion resolution urged that any country involved in hostilities announce readiness for a cease fire within 34 hours and withdraw its forces, with failure branding the nation as aggressor. The proposals aim to strengthen UN actions against aggression during the current session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Oomistree
NEW York
Yugoslavia
General Assembly
United Nations Mediation Commission
Ama
Resoluttes
Togo Slavia
Diares
Commis ‘Sion
Assembly
Security Council
United States
Rence
Russia
Commission
United Nations
State Acheson
Ernest Bevin
China
Rescue Operation Begins For Stranded Airmen In Labrador
Halifax Canada AP reports U S airmen stranded after bomber crash in Labrador wilds. Fort Pepperell Air Base says rescue rope evacuation by helicopter will move survivors to a lake for Canadian amphibian pickup. RCAF Lancaster spotted the crash area southwest of Goose Bay. Goose Bay unit deploying to evacuate. Weather and terrain delay anticipated completion today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Wilderness
Fort Pepperell
Beine
Mmly
Lata
Hricong
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Paretri Rs
Wor
Sdeive Camefcilt
CAE 4
South, Korea
Tsushie
Jsan
Big Drop
Crete
Athens
Greece
Sema
Exsiere Crete Prem Dirgetcien
Kavary Kardell
North Mercs
Labrador Wilds
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