Park Created After Two Day Blitz Operation Coonskin
The Gazette reports Operation Coonskin ended in a fireworks finale with Goonskin Park now ready for use in Kanawha County. Over 25 000 attendees celebrated the rapid park creation by local contractors equipment dealers and civic groups. Andersons Inc led as general chairman with comments on community effort while R G Le Tourreau of the equipment firm praised joint management labor and public cooperation. The ribbon cutting and dances followed the milestone program.
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Charleston
Truman vows help to free peoples as Korea invasion widens
President Truman pledges U S aid to nations fighting Communist aggression as he cites the Korean invasion and outlines a new foreign policy. He speaks at the American Newspaper Guild convention emphasizing support for independence and readiness to deploy planes and warships against invaders. Secretary Acheson notes no reply from Moscow and urges sober action as the crisis deepens.
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MacArthur visits Korea battlefield frontline
General Douglas MacArthur landed at Suwon Korea to assess needs for repelling Communist forces. He planned rest and decisive action while American jet bombers targeted North Korean positions amid rain and heavy combat reports.
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Cooperation Builds Park Through Local Partnership
In the Danewha Valley community effort dubbed Operation Coonskin, public spirited firms mobilized quickly to aid park projects. Ragland of Cartide and Carbon Chemicals Corp arranged steel drum trash cans and supplies, while AFL Teamsters and local distributors provided beverages and logistical support for volunteers working into the night.
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Talmadge Leads in Georgia Primary Amid County Unit Race
In Georgia's primary Governor Talmadge holds a lead with wins across dozens of counties as Thompson trails. The report notes support from 68 counties and 29,082 votes, while opposition Senator George builds a separate lead in the race against McLennan. The story also covers the Kanawha Valley celebration of Coonskin Park with 25,000 locals and the completion of Operation Coonskin, marking a long dream realized near Charleston with a park opening and community festivities.
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Georgia
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Kanawha County Population Rises to 236 945 in 1950 Census
Officials announced Kanawha County's 1950 population reached 236 945, up 17 percent from 1940. The gain outpaced other West Virginia counties with key towns including South Charleston 16 627, St Albans 9 833, and Dunbar rising from 5 266 to 3 019.
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Tax Cut Faces Korean War Test In Senate
Washington reports say the $1.01 billion excise cut bill will pass the House and await Senate action. Fate tied to Korea war developments as lawmakers weigh military needs and possible quick tax increase for corporations. Lu cas Illinois Senate leader notes outcome hinges on military events.
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Gazette Want Ads Sell Monkey and Pets Promptly
Had just enough time to get him out of the tree when the Gazette Want Ads reported a live monkey sale on the first day. Gazette readers also chased pet listings with many pets sold to the first caller, including a young male setter and other animals. Dial 6-Uo1L for ads.
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Taft Calls for Acheson Resignation Over Korea Policy
Senator Taft urged Secretary of State Acheson to resign accusing the administration of bungling Korea policy. He said the President lacked congressional approval for actions, while supporting use of armed forces to roll back communists. Senator Lucas mocked Taft as not a military expert.
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U N Council backs U S aid for South Korea in conflict
The United Nations asked 21 of its 59 members to aid South Korea as the Korean conflict escalates. The Soviet Union called the council action illegal, arguing that Nationalist China and China’s allies did not participate. Russia alleged the move violated legality and condemned Western naval intervention.
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Senate Passes Draft Measure Gaining Presidential Powers
The Senate approved a wartime draft bill expanding presidential authority to mobilize the National Guard and reserves. The measure could rapidly draft thousands more troops if invoked, aiming to deter Communist aggression. House and Senate conferees resolved differences, sending the bill toward final action.
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Man Dies in Fall Off 40-Foot Cliff
A man died after tumbling from a cliff near Davis Creek following a wreck on Loudon Heights Road. Police identified the victim as Alpert Paw, about 48, found a quarter mile from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway depot. Two other men asleep at the scene hinted Paw may have risen to inspect the ambulance and sirens before the fall.
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Three Killed In Boxcar Dive Near Nashville Field
A C-119 Flying Boxcar crashed and burned in a wooded field near Nashville injuring twenty six who escaped. Two crewmen were believed killed as the wreck burned. The plane belonged to the 1st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell.
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Pravda Accuses U S of Aggression Over Korea and Formosa
Pravda denounces U S orders sending ships and planes to aid South Korea and Formosa as direct aggression against North Korea and Communist China. It criticizes American conduct as disregarding international law and the United Nations charter. The note from Washington seeking Soviet influence to withdraw invading forces was delivered, with no public Soviet reaction.
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