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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
16
In a weekly brief, President Truman outlines eight points for peace while reporting new wage increases. The analysis notes Soviet resistance to Western defense and the broader implications for postwar policy and labor.
President Truman delivered a nationwide report outlining eight aims for the United States and announced plans to nearly triple armed forces to about 3,000,000. He warned against world war unless communists escalate in Korea, criticized Russia, and urged unity with the UN. He cited gains by U N forces and reported heavy losses for the Red army, plus labor tensions as John L. Lewis lashed AFL leader William Green over no strike pledges during the war emergency.
The White House met with Millard Tydings and Carl Vinson on a new tank program costing $500 million while Ford, Chrysler, and AFL rail wage agreements trigger broader price and wage pressures. Economists foresee wage-driven inflation and possible early wage and price controls as defense and labor shifts unfold. Defense Secretary Johnson resists calls to resign, defending his record amid bipartisan criticism and links to policy direction.
Defense department tallies of Korean War casualties show 443 killed in action, 9,889 wounded, and 3,436 missing in action through the conflict's early months. A later large Communist action is not included in this total.
The house armed services committee extends the draft to draft age married men with dependents, estimating 1 million married non veterans age 19 to 25, with up to 400,000 qualifying. A senate house group also drafts doctors and dentists through age 50 to supply about 5,800 doctors and 3,000 dentists. Volunteers are encouraged by a $100 monthly bonus.
President Truman declares U.S. to discard permanent Formosa defense after peace is achieved, signaling an end to long standing Western naval presence and shifting strategy on Taiwan and regional security.
The piece debates how fans boost or boo players. It recalls Ted Williams and Arcaro amid wider sports egos, noting Ex troverts like Sweeney and the Phillies 1950 season rise under Eddie Sawyer. It highlights Ennis adding power and run production by August, reflecting on team dynamics and public perception.
Mr and Mrs John W Carlton advised happiness comes from a middle of the road marriage. Funeral services were held at the church where their 60 year old wedding was planned and the minister married them in a horse drawn buggy in the road. About 100 funeral attendees stayed for the ceremony.
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