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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1950
Page
2
Lt. Gen Walton H Walker toured the front despite a mortar shattered road and a jeep hit by shell fire. He spoke with the attacking battalion command post and appeared satisfied with the fight amid reports of casualties and possible reinforcements.
In Korea the U S Marine Fifth Regimental Combat Team and 35th Regiment troops broke out of a bottleneck in a night assault ordered by Maj Gen William B Kean driving toward Chindong. US forces threaten to trap Reds near Chinju while North Korean reinforcements rush to cover the area. Allied commands report successes along the Naktong lines as bridgeheads at Chanenyong Waegwan and near Taegu face intensified pressure. In Europe British Conservative Robert Boothby urges Western Germany defense participation at Strasbourg amid plans for a Churchill speech on German arming.
U S forces and five miles west of Chindong fought dawn battles after a night breakout from the Chindong bottleneck. Captain Frederick Griffith described bayonet charges and hand to hand fighting as the 5th Regimental Combat Team moved toward Chinju with close air and artillery support. Maj. Gen. William B. Kean urged aggressive yet sound tactics as U S troops pressed deeper into Red-held hills.
Ford Motor Co. established a defense production division to coordinate all defense and mobilization planning. Executive VP E. R. Breech named Richard E. Krafve as general manager and Robert E. Busey as chief engineer in charge of design and product engineering to conduct negotiations with defense agencies.
The article outlines President Truman seeking broader powers to designate security orders on critical sites and to monitor or deport aliens. It notes a House bill expanding presidential authority, while a separate measure covers alien supervision by the attorney general and FBI, with details on deportation procedures and limits on indefinite detention.
July 25 Arkansas primary results show Val Peterson winning a third term nomination on the Republican ticket while Senator J William Fulbright and six state house members ran unopposed on the Democratic ticket Most contests were decided in this first primary.
Discussion centers on Japan enlistment and securing overseas defense. MacArthur supports bolstering Japan to fight totalitarian Communism. Magnuson backs Japanese enlistments. Gurney opposes enrolling Japanese. Marine Corps plans 50 000 reserve calls by Oct 31 with 30 000 later. Coast Guard allows recall of former members without consent.
The measure would empower the President to set price ceilings tied to May 24 1950 levels but not mandate wage limits. It would require material rationing, allow seizure of private plants, curb consumer credit, and enable up to 2 billion dollars in government-backed production boosts, with strong anti hoarding penalties. A rent control ban is included though some push for it persists.
The UN debated meeting timing over the North Korea bombing issue with Malik blocking today’s talk. A US delegate Ernes t Gross outlined options including changing council rules to remove Malik, ending meetings this month, or sending the issue to a special General Assembly session. Secretary-General Trygve Lie said a 24 hour emergency session could convene if needed.
A warehouse roof collapse during dismantling in Memphis injures twelve others and kills one fireman. Fire chief John Klinck identified the deceased as 44 year old Robert W Fortune. Several workers suffer critical injuries while others are treated and released. The blaze began from an acetylene torch at the former Cudahy Packing site.
Senator Taft outlines in his Washington Report that tax increases would fund a broad military buildup and foreign aid while seeking domestic savings. He warns of a $50 billion annual outlay and contends no alternative exists amid world aggression and Russian policy. He offers no specific tax方案.
The Navy announced Bluebird will be turned over to the Turkish government August 15 at New London base. Two submarines being refitted by the Navy are also expected to go to Turkey soon under the mutual defense assistance program.
Philadelphia Aug 8 The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission disclosed it is close to authorizing removal of a wooden bridge over highway 401 in East Whiteland township. The Reading company spur would be replaced by a grade crossing and all trains on the branch line would stop and proceed only when road traffic permits.
Fourteen people were killed when a Colombian air force fighter crashed into two houses. Three crew members lost their lives. the remaining victims were residents of the houses.
Washington reports the navy gains authority to build the first atomic powered submarine under a $350 million shipbuilding bill signed by President Truman. Rep. Robeson says work will resume on the United States super carrier at Newport News, while expediting committees consider overtime for the $85 million radar warning system. The plan includes radar stations across Alaska and the U.S. coast to protect American shipping.
Crystal Lake Illinois August 9 A mink rancher Art Rasmussen loses a run away tractor drags fences and scatters 87 minks valued at 195 dollars each over open country northwest of Chicago A mink hunt with nets aided by Sheriff Ball and eight other ranchers recovers most animals who return home unharmed by feeding time next morning
A six year old girl identified as Annie Lois Richardson of Enfield Rt. 1 was killed when she ran in front of a truck. The Highway Patrol reported the accident occurred yesterday in Enfield.
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