100000 Reds Doomed in Trap
General MacArthur said the Korean Red Army in South Korea, about 100,000 men, is doomed by a UN forces juncture from the Pusan and Inchon beachheads. He announced that escape routes are closed and the fate of North Korean forces in the pocket is sealed.
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Douglas Resigns as Ambassador to Great Britain
Washington reports Lewis W. Douglas steps down as ambassador to Britain for health reasons and is to be replaced by Walter S. Gifford. Gifford, 65, former AT&T president, would bring extensive experience and would need Senate confirmation. Douglas plans to return to London briefly and resume duties in early November.
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Civilized World.’ Mr. Truman
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Court of St. James
London
Second Mistake Bombing Likely in Korea
The United States acknowledged that its Air Force may have bombed Chinese Communist territory for the second time. In a UN letter, the American delegation said a UN fighter may have dropped bombs near Antung Manchuria on the night of Sept 22 while operating in Korea.
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Shivers to Seek Strong Anti Communist Measure in Texas
Governor Allan Shivers urged the Texas Legislature to approve a stringent anti communist law during a Corsicana speech at the 14th Annual Fair luncheon. He warned of sending troops abroad and urged cleansing the state home front. He predicted a long war economy and urged public cooperation for a safe balance.
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Allan Shivers
Texas
Truman
Joint Service Club
Shivers
Polio Patients at Warm Springs Get Education Still
A Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation report notes polio patients continue schooling while others resume life, highlighting commitment to education for disabled children. The page references a Texas representative meeting President Truman and hints at upcoming sports and baseball race news on later pages.
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Gonzales
Unified Defense Plan Ties Western Europe to NATO
The North Atlantic Council agreed on a combined defense force for Western Europe under NATO, with a supreme commander and international staff. Pending appointment, a chief of staff will train and organize forces. Eisenhower is a likely candidate for supreme commander. The defense committee will finalize force composition and deployment, while Germany may contribute through manpower or production as allowed.
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Britain Takes Lead on Korea Peace Plan at UN
A British draft proposes an independent Korean state under UN supervision with elections and a new UN commission. Britain seeks Western support as UN forces push toward the 38th parallel while a full occupation or elections remain debated among allies.
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Jacob A. Malik
Fire Destroys East Avenue Produce Building
Fire raced through a west end loft at the East Produce Company at 708 East Eighth Street, threatening thousands of dollars in poultry, eggs, and equipment. About 2,500 birds were moved out, eggs in a refrigerated vault were largely spared, and the blaze was controlled after more than two hours with seven fire companies aiding efforts.
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Government Opens Helium Plant Again
Secretary of Interior Oscar Chapman announced the reopening of the government owned helium plant at Amarillo to meet rising defense and industrial needs. The plant has operated on standby since 1946 and will produce 36 million cubic feet annually, combined with 60 million cubic feet at Exell, to meet current helium demands.
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Oscar Chapman
Amarillo
Chapman
Exell
Treasurer Says Public Unaware Of Coming Tax
New York on September 26. Secretary of the Treasury Snyder warned that mobilization will come with an unexpected national impact as Congress works on defense plans. He said a quick end to the Korean war will not alter the administration’s push for a strong defense footing and noted tax increases are likely. He spoke at the 75th annual American Bankers Association convention as the guest of honor. Congress has earmarked about 30 billion dollars for defense and foreign aid for the current year, with potential increases in the next year.
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Draft outlook narrows age bands for future calls
Washington officials outlined a draft forecast stressing that men aged 26 to 30 are unlikely to be drafted in the foreseeable future and those over 35 probably will not be called. The 19 to 25 group should be called first, with stricter deferments urged for them as the Navy plans to bolster its reserve force for expanded operations. The Marine corps mobilization continues, while a House committee announced a sweeping Army manpower inquiry to assess needs and potential troop levels in Europe.
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Freedom Returns as POWs Liberated in Korea
In Yongdong Korea three U S sergeants and Private James E Martin cry on liberation day after North Korean captivity of 25 days They are Frank R Freede Blaine Mackrall and Martin all fighters of the Second Division and First Cavalry They recount harsh treatment by police and hunger while detailing escape and capture episodes during mobile UN advances</analysis>
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San Andrea
Cal
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Monett
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Freede
Blaine Mackrall
Colomne
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Taejon
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Martin
Red
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First Cavalry Division
Sawyer Predicts Controls on Way
CHICAGO September 26 4 Secre tary of Commerce Sawyer said government controls are not too long away He met 15 Midwestern manufacturers to hear their views on control plans and the port role in defense mobilization He said the consensus favored voluntary steps not mandatory and that no commitments were made beyond potential compulsory controls He added that military demands are being clarified by forces assembling figures.
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Sawyer
Brassiere Brigade Faces Stolen Funds Case Dead End
In Miami on September 26, twelve people reportedly admitted taking part in a long running swindle of Southern Bell funds. Police say over years more than 100000 dollars was stolen from the coin counting room by female employees concealing quarters in bras. Written statements could not be signed, leaving no prosecutable crime.
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Brassiere Brigade
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Dade County
Michael F. Zarowny
George FE. Holt
John H. Wahl
Hudson Auto Workers Halt Work in Detroit
Hudson Motor Car Co plants closed Tuesday by a strike idling 20 000 workers. William Bilyeu, vice president of CIO United Auto Workers Local 124, said members voted Sunday to strike unless grievances were settled by 1 am Tuesday. Bilyeu accused Hudson of violating contract seniority provisions in assigning work.
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Hudson Motor Car Co
William Bilyeu
CIO
United Auto Workers Local 124
Bilyeu
Hudson
Summer Weather Shifts Back To Warm Sunny Days
Austin forecasts show a return to warm sunny days with mild nights after cool damp spells on Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures will stay below this summer’s peak, with a high of 92 degrees predicted for Wednesday.
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