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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
2
The House debated Truman economic mobilization measures amid calls for new excess profits tax and rent controls. Leaders expect no added taxes or rent limits on the current bill with a separate tax likely needed. Rep Spence said a blanket rent control bill may come later and that the excess profits tax cannot be included now.
Aug 3. South Korea will send a complete list of 404 communist prisoners to the International Red Cross despite pleas by prisoners who fear their capture being reported. Col Park Won Kyo, commander of the POW camp, says prisoners worry families in North Korea will be persecuted if the list is published.
French government leaders discussed sending a token battalion to fight under the United Nations flag in Korea. French sources said the main obstacle is France's own need for military strength in Asia.
The guide advises making sure the garment is thoroughly clean prior to beginning any reduction process. It emphasizes cleanliness as the first step to achieve optimal results and prevent damage.
U.S. forces receive better tanks in Korea including Pershing and Patton models. The 90 mm Pershing forms the backbone of armored battalions while earlier Pershing derivatives arrive. Reports note a decline in Russian T-34s as American anti tank weapons blunt the northern offensive.
The official army paper says Soviet leaders reject blitzkrieg as only briefly advantageous. Under Stalin, Red Star reports officers and admirals are crafting an unconquerable military science centered on front line and rear area morale.
U S forces pull back from Kumchon as North Korean troops press the line along the Naktong corridor. Allied air power claims heavy Communist losses and says Pershing tanks strengthen the front while B 29s strike chemical plants at Hungnam. West European ministers meet in Strasbourg to set an agenda for European cooperation and UNESCO eyes an emergency session in Paris.
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved President Truman's nomination of Robert J. Smith of Dallas Texas to be vice chairman of the National Security Resources Board. Smith led Pioneer Airlines before his appointment and served in World War II as deputy commander of the African division of Air Transport Command with the rank of colonel.
A strong quake struck Mexico City at 12 16 a m CST but early reports show no damage or injuries. Seismographic observatory stated no technicians on duty and details will be released tomorrow.
Florita Marlowe six of Kannapolis Rt four was killed when she darted in front of a car on the Landis Kannapolis airport road. Highway patrol reported today.
Barton Hill Bristol notice for public gardens altered to Keep off to aid children's understanding. The change emphasizes safety and accessible wording for local families.
A 10 percent excise on television sets and home freezers, plus a slot machine tax hike, are approved by committee to raise funds. Meantime President Truman seeks $3 billion more on individual incomes and $1.5 billion more on corporate rates with October 1 effective dates. Potential $500 million from loop hole fixes and taxes on life insurers investment income are discussed.
The House Ways and Means committee rejected 15 to 8 Rep Mills of Arkansas proposal to consider an excess profits tax aimed at profiteering. The measure would have paired with a renegotiation of government contracts bill.
Philadelphia report notes William L. Batt former War Production Board vice-chairman warns aging machine tools threaten industry. SKF Industries president says two-fifths of tools are ten years old or more, highlighting deterioration risk across sectors.
Laramie Wyoming Dr Lillian G Portenier a University of Wyoming psychology professor says a college students early family relationship is the key factor shaping personality She studied 119 student autobiographies and found family impact strongest
Senator Knowland said a statement claiming Russians planned an attack reflected only his views and not submitted to any department. He added he had asked that Roberts, probably the best informed officer on Korea preparations before the invasion, be called before the senate group.
Hollywood reports Toby the German police dog has joined Paramount's spy story Beyond the Sunset with Glenn Ford and Edmund O'Brien. The canine can whimper laugh whine or weep on cue and even say Gezundheit when sneezes occur.
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