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Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1950

Page

3

Heredity in Sport Sparks Debate by Partridge and Mayo

Veteran trainer Partridge and Dr. Mayo discuss heredity in sport noting athletic prowess often skips generations. They cite horse breeding trends and golf’s aging pros, lament high costs and dwindling youth participation, urging more study and support for young talent.

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Reds Advance In Korea Amid War Uncertainty

As the fifth week of the Korean conflict opens, Communist forces push toward Yongdong and Mokpo while Yongdok is retaken by the Reds. U. S. experts note reinforcements, air force blows, and Bazooka improvements but warn victory may not come quickly. Prices rise steadily, sparking talk of possible controls and rationing.

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Truman asks Congress for 10 billion mobilization plan

President Truman urged Congress to authorize 10 billion dollars for a broad mobilization to win the Korean War and deter further Red aggression. He called for expanded armed forces, anti inflation controls, rapid war production, loans to spur defense, and seizure powers while directing law enforcement to funnel espionage tips to the FBI.

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Eisenhower Says Korea War Not World War III

Gen Dwight Eisenhower, president of Columbia University and national defense adviser, tells reporters he does not view Korea as the start of World War II. He warns that if U S forces in Korea are defeated the world could face a new great war and that victory is essential.

Bobby Jones Francis Quimet Chick Evans Gene Sarazen Walter Hagen Johnny Goodman Bob Gardner P.G.A Cary Middlecoff Jack Burke Columbus Sarazen Hagen Jerry Travers Francis Oaiment Dwight Eisenhower Columbia University National Defense Truman Korea

Food Supply Seen Plentiful Despite Rising Prices

The government and President Truman argued there is more than enough food in the United States and that hoarding is selfish. The Agriculture Department said ample stocks and high production mean civilian supplies will stay at current high levels, though price increases prompted calls for price controls and rationing.

Truman Department of Agriculture Department

Auto production forecast lowered amid war orders shift

A spokesman warned of a sharp drop in automobile output over the next five months as war demand diverts steel and other critical materials away from civilian cars. Dealers report rising new orders and waiting lists, and experts now revise 1950 output projections from 7,000,000 to unclear totals, noting 4,255,373 already built this year.

First Cavalry Division Lands at Pohang Beachhead

The U S Army First Cavalry Division opened a beachhead near Pohang on Korea's east coast with no casualties or opposition reported.

First Cavalry U. S Pohang Korea

Taft urges immediate taxes to fund Korea war

Sen Robert Taft of Ohio proposes universal taxes to cover the Korean war cost. He warns the Russian threat creates a semi military, permanent extra expense of 10 to 20 billion dollars yearly and could last 10 to 15 years. Observers foresee pressure for quick tax boosts to share defense costs.

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Classified department offers welding shop for sale

Business and investments section promotes a well established welding shop for sale by owner in a progressive town. Description notes full equipment for shop or field work and return on investment within a year. Health forces sale. Mail Box 1871 Aransas Pass Texas. Also lists English Bulldog puppies and DIY boat kits with contact details.

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