MacArthur Policy Speech Draws Public Attention
General MacArthur calls for defending Formosa to protect Korea and United States security. The speech was published widely after being drawn and suppressed by President Truman and entered into the Congressional Record. The piece contrasts MacArthur policy with the Truman-Acheson-Johnson approach and argues for allowing his views to be heard.
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MacArthur
Korea
Formosa
United States
State Department
United Nations
Committees and the need for a ball-carrier in action
The piece criticizes committees for delays and half measures. It argues committees split into subcommittees to investigate and report, then rarely stay on track. It suggests efficiency comes when a single member drives the effort while others stay out of the way.
Be Wildered Woman Voter Eyes McDonald in Primary
Altavene Clark reports a bemused voter reviewing unfamiliar names on the first primary ballot for commissioner of agriculture. She pauses on J. E. McDonald, quipping Old McDonald had a farm, he's my man.
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J. E. McDonald
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Jim McCormick
Harve Allen
Bill Gibson
Charley Crowe
Truman Orders MacArthur To Back Off Formosa Talk
The White House announced President Truman personally instructed General Douglas MacArthur to withdraw a statement on Formosa that muddied the American stance. The policy remains that the United States has no designs on Formosa, guards it to prevent wider war, and leaves its future as a former Japanese territory for future discussion.
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MacArthur
Formosa
Orient
Washington
White House
Truman
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America
Far East
Formosa Policy Sparks Capitol Hill Clash Over MacArthur
The Truman administration faced Republican backlash as MacArthur’s Far East views were aired in Congress. Critics accuse the White House of gagging the general while urging stronger Formosa defenses amid ongoing Korea fighting. Senators Wherry Knowland and McCarran pressed for MacArthur to speak publicly.
Most Wanted Criminal Omar Pinson Captured at Capitol
Omar Pinson, 32, one of the nation s ten most wanted, was caught at the South Dakota state capitol while changing a vehicle title. He broke away at a police station, was recaptured after a two block chase, and later jailed with officers recovering guns and burglary tools in his nearby car.
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Vickmark
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Toledo
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United State
North Dakota
Bismarck
Fort Clark
Liberty
Union
Senate panel approves draft power for doctors and dentists
The Senate Armed Forces Committee backed a bill giving power to draft physicians and dentists with a rush designation and a companion House bill nears final action. The plan preserves WWII deferments to maintain manpower, sets priority by prior service and education, and projects 7 666 health professionals needed for a 2 500 000 man force next June 30.
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Washington
Senate Armed Forces Committee
Senate
House Armed Services Committee
House
Kilday
Texas
House Committee
Young Man Defeats Veteran McDonald In Texas Runoff
John C. White of Wichita Falls won Texas agriculture commissioner with 351 149 votes to 340 075 for veteran J E McDonald in the Democratic runoff. The final count covered 253 of 254 counties with Borden missing. White 25, a school executive, rode campaign loyalty issues to victory as others across state races closed.
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Wichita Falls
Texas
Texas Election Bureau
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J. E. McDonald
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Borden
Agriculture Commissioner’s
Glenn Shelton
Shelton
North Texas
Ben Ramsey
Pierce Brooks
Ken Regan
Paul Moss
Walter Rogers
Altavene Clark
Court of Criminal Appeals
W. A. Morrison
R. L. Lattimore
Supreme Court
Will Wilson
Fagan Dickson
Meade Griffin
George Harwood
Malik Pushes Formosan Daylight Debate at UN
Malik, forming the UN Security Council agenda, orders a Formosan issue add on and calls a 1 PM council meeting. The Formosan topic, tied to Chou En-Lai’s charge, enters debates alongside Korea with U S support for inquiry but priority still unsettled.
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China
United States
Malik
Council
Formosa
City golf qualifying and club events fill Amarillo schedule
Today in Amarillo lists golf qualifying at Ross Rogers and the Amarillo Country Club Women’s Golfers weekly tourney. Kiwanis and Lions Club meetings at local venues. Tryouts for Elizabeth Nixon Junior High Choir. City commission meets. 20-30 Club and motorcycle club gatherings. Amateur fights at San Jacinto Center sponsored by Youth Center KATAeon with tickets priced 0 and 25 cents.
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Country Club
Amarillo
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North Fillmore
Amarillo Motorcycle Club
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US Planes and Warships Pour Fire Into Foe
American and South Korean forces surge on the east coast recapturing Kigye and holding Pohang as U S Navy guns provide round the clock support. Red attacks push toward Battle Mountain Masan and Pusan with fierce hand to hand fighting reported as UN lines resist.
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Jury selected in Epsy Adams murder trial
A juror was finalized at 6 52 PM with 12th seat filled for the murder case of Mrs. Epsy Adams 40 of 718 Buchanan. Defense seeks temporary insanity while probing self defense and marital infidelity claims. The trial of Mrs Adams for the June 24 city bus slaying of Madeline Cone 46 on Third and Fillmore is set to begin testimony at 9 AM in 47th District Court.
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Willis Weatherwax
Crestway
E. L. Laursen
Georgia
S. P. Jones
Amarillo
C. FE. Basden
B. D. Johnson
Roberts
P. B. Kelly
Draft Calls for Texans Listed
State Selective Service issues September induction quotas by board. Two thousand five hundred thirteen men are to be delivered between September 18 and 29 from registrants who passed physicals, with induction centers listed by board number location date and count for each Texas community.
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Texarkana
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Brownwood
Hereford
Childress
Coleman
van Horn
Dalhart
Lamesa
Eastland
el Paso
Galveston
Pampa
Longview
Marshall
Edinburg
Big Spring
Borger
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Brady
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Perryton
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Tyler
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Senate approves large general appropriation bill and Spain loan
The Senate voted 35 554 000 000 to fund general government expenses for the coming fiscal year and authorized a 62 500 000 loan to Spain despite President Truman’s call for regular handling. The bill includes 14 980 000 000 for regular military funds 5 222 000 000 for anti communist military aid 2 525 000 000 for Marshall Plan and 26 900 000 for technical aid to underdeveloped regions. An amendment creates a subcommittee to supervise foreign economic cooperation.
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Senate
Spain
Truman
White House
Senate Appropriations
Committee On Foreign Economic Cooperation
Gulf Coast braces for hurricane impact from Gulf
Residents from Pensacola to New Orleans prepared as a small hurricane churned through the Gulf. By 9 45 PM the Weather Bureau warned the storm would move toward New Orleans for the next 12 hours with winds around 85 miles per hour and its path remained uncertain beyond that window. The hurricane lay about 350 miles west of Havana and 400 to 500 miles south of Pensacola.
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Pensacola
New Orleans
Gulf
Louisiana
Weather Bureau
Havana
Watch McCartt's Thursday Ad for September bonus
McCartt's Thursday advertisement highlights a September offer featuring a $1600 bonus. The notice stresses timing and eligibility while promoting the incentive to shoppers and clients.
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