Atrocity Report Of GI Burnings In Korea
Two US infantrymen described seeing Communist troops throw at least three wounded Americans into a roaring bonfire near an overrun command post east of the Naktong River on August 31. Sgt. Lester Mar cum and Sgt. Max H. Stephan, each from different positions, testified to the brutal scene and estimated a larger number of victims.
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Korea
Naktong River
Lester Marcum
Vaughns Mill
Max H. Stephan
Greeley
Colo
Marcum
Stephan
United States presses for permissive postwar Japan treaty
A high level source says Washington seeks a rapid peace accord that allows Japan unlimited armament and keeps US forces in Japan after signing. The plan envisions a UN trustee role over Okinawa and Ryukyu Islands with annual reporting, no economic restraints, and bases retained by the US. Russia’s agreement is not expected, but action is urged.
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Washington
United States
Japan
United Nations
Okinawa
Ryukyu Islands
Russia
Rasco Reports Go West For War Jitters
Globe News war correspondent David Rasco heads to Tokyo en route to Korea as tension rises over the Korean front. Passengers aboard planes from Amarillo to the coast voice growing anxiety, with Pacific Coast travelers especially unsettled by potential targets. See Rasco Page 4.
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Globe News
David Rasco
Tokyo
Korea
Globe-News
Japan
Middle-West
East
Pacific
Pacific Ocean
Amarillo
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San _ Francisco
Daddy's Letter From Korea To His Daughters
A paratrooper veteran killed in Korea sends a farewell letter to his two young daughters Rose Marie and Jeannie McCormick. He writes of love, faith, and guidance, urging them to be good for their mother and to remember his words if he cannot return. The letter, carried by a helmet note, reflects a father's plea for courage and piety amidst war.
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Collingdale
Korea
Rose Marie McCormick
Pfe
John J. McCormick
McCormick
Jeannie
Roseanne
Daddy
Mommie
Rose Marie
Mummie
God
Confident Marines Strive For Final Korean War Push
U S Marines at sea prepare for a shore bombardment to clear the way for landing craft in Korea. Veterans from the front lines arrive with new gear and grit, aware some will not return, while others recuperate in hospitals as the operation nears. See MARINES-Page 4.
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U. S
States
Korea
Yanks Surge Ashore at Inchon in Korea War Fast Start
American Marines and infantry stormed Inchon and pushed east toward Seoul in a bold amphibious operation. General MacArthur, aboard ship, said the plan aimed to cut the Red Army’s backbone as Navy ships shelled shore positions. South Korean forces also landed on the east coast as the UN offensive began. The Wolmi Island assault reported quick capture with minimal casualties as the tide aided the incursions. Relman Morin described the landing under smoke and rain.
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Inchon
Tokyo
Seoul
General MacArthur
United Nations
Texas
Tenth Army Corps
MacArthur
Red Army
Korea
Red Territory
Wolmi Island
Wolmi
Associated Press
Relman Morin
Morin
NEA
Yongdok
Pohang
Congress approves 1950 tax boost aims at excess profits
Washington reports that both House and Senate favor passing a retroactive excess profits tax in January, with the plan applying to part of 1950 corporate income. The first installment bill increases individual income tax by Oct 1, raising withholding to 18 percent, and adds 1.5 billion in normal corporate taxes alongside other changes.
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Washington
Congress
Billd Vane
House
Senate
Socialism Can Hit Here, Speaker Warns
John C. Leslie publisher of The Insurance Journal urged Amarillo Life Underwriters Association to demand good government and curb wasteful spending to halt socialism. He cited House Bill 6000 expanding Social Security and warned Attlee leads Britain toward socialism while praising insurance as a shield for free enterprise.
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Troy Martin
America
John C. Leslie
Dallas
The
Insurance Journal
Leslie
England
Amarillo Life Underwriters Association
Old Tascosa
Truman
Attlee
Democratic Party
No Bill Pulley In Attack Case
George B. Pulley of Maddox Western Leather Craft was no billed by a federal grand jury at Fort Worth in an alleged assault on Wiley E. Davis deputy collector of internal revenue while in duty. Pulley was arrested Aug 30 and posted a $1,000 bond after arraignment. The assault allegedly occurred Aug 29 at Pulley’s business place.
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George B. Pulley
Maddox Western Leather Craft
Fort Worth
Internal Revenue
C. S. Binion
United States
Texas
Pulley
Wiley E. Davis
Davis
L. P. Herndon
Queen To Be Named Tonight At Tri-State Fair
Public judging begins at 8 PM in the one Ballroom of the Habel. Candidates include WILL-LINA CLACK 19 Amarillo native and Lone Star Motors bookkeeper. MARY LOU SMITH 20 Booker native and Booker Equity Exchange secretary. CHERRY RHODY 19 Amarillo High School graduate and secretary. JEWELL HOLT 21 Texhoma practical nurse. KATHLEEN PINKERTON 23 Perryton secretary at Southwestern Public Service. EDNA BLANCHARD 19 Amarillo native and Amarillo College student majoring in home economics.
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Habel
Will-Lina Clack
Malcolm H. Clack
Amarillo
Amarillo High School
Amarillo College
Lone Star Motors
Mary Lou Smith
J. H. Smith
Booker
Tex
Booker High School
Panhandle A&m College
Goodwell
Booker Equity Exchange
Cherry Rhody
E. J. Rhody
Georgia
Tom W. Carpenter Equipment Company
Jewell Holt
Texhoma
Sherman R. Holt
Dumas
Texhoma High School
Kathleen Pinkerton
Fillmore
Bernice Wells
Perryton
Perryton High School
Alpha Xi Omega
Future Teachers of America
Southwestern Public Service Company
Edna Blanchard
Thornton Blanchard
West Thirteenth
Kappa Delta Chi Sorority
Philippine combat team heads for Korea
Manila Sept 15 President Quirino announced on a fireside radio chat that a 1200 man Philippine combat group is en route to Korea to join United Nations forces. The unit sails with tanks armored cars and artillery ready for action.
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Manila
Quirino
Philippines
United Nations
Korea
Safest Driver of the Day Award Planned in Oneida
In Oneida on September 15 a cash award will honor the daily safest driver. The Junior Chamber of Commerce plans to give four dollars to the motorist chosen each day by traffic checkers starting Monday.
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Oneida
Chamber O Commerce
Advertisers Boost Local Business via Globe News Ads
Local ad buyer reports poultry and eggs ad revenue of about 10 to 20 dollars daily. Fresh dressed fryers hens and eggs advertised with home delivery on Western Avenue. Dial 6262 for quick results at Wanted Headquarters.
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Globe News
Western Avenue
R. W. Ng
Dial 6262
Philippines Volcano Kills 51 on Camiguin Island
Manila reports Hibok Hibok eruption leaves 51 dead and 27 seriously injured on Camiguin Island off Mindanao. President Quirino orders rapid relief from Red Cross and naval and air support to evacuate and aid affected villagers.
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Manila
Malacanan Palace
Camiguin Island
Red Cross Representaives
Elpidio Quirino
Philippine Naval
Air Force
Red Cross
Quirino
Casimir del Rosario
Weather Bureau
Arturo Alcaraz
Weather summary for Amarillo and region
Fair and warmer this afternoon with mild tonight and Saturday. High today 84, low 61, high tomorrow 87. 24 hour low 62 and 0.02 inches precipitation. West Texas partly cloudy with no major changes. New Mexico fair with little temp change. Panhandle agricultural outlook expects drying weather, with thundershowers possible in extreme north Saturday.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Panhandle
Grandpre Company Audit Reveals $27042 Shortage
An audit of E L Grandpre Company books shows a shortage of 27042.15. President E L Grandpre says former secretary treasurer James Murray plans to fight extradition from New Orleans where he is free on 2500 bond. Murray was arrested Tuesday night and previously claimed the embezzled 17000 was a loan to himself.
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E. L. Grandpre
James Murray
New Orleans
Grandpre
Murray
Louisina
Amarillo
Hayden
Lumber Prices From Olver Wiggins Firm
Olver and Wiggins Lumber Co lists fir 2x4 and 2x6 at seven dollars ninety five cents per hundred. The firm operates at 1200 West 6th Avenue.
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Olver & Wiggins Lbr. Co
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38Th Parallel
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Sariwon
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Neely-Greenhill-Lowndes—Insurance
Hibok Hibok
US Weather Bureau
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