Truman’s remarks on Marines draw sharp US critique
In a global and domestic battlefield of opinion, critics say the president’s defense of the Marines as a police force harms morale and misstates their historic role. The piece contrasts Marines’ World War I and II actions with today’s Korea conflict, defending their crucial spearhead role and questioning the mischaracterization in the letter.
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Tailee
Lightning Strikes Home at Fulton and Tower Hit
A lightning strike damaged the home of Mrs J J Bate in Fulton around 2 90 pm causing a fire extinguished by neighbors The KXAR radio tower was struck by lightning Thorning forcing the station off air for about an hour Two fires were reported by the city fire department one at 96 East Shower in front of Werger School caused by an oil stove with little damage The 00 block on N Haxels house near Calvin Douglay place was heavily damaged by fire early today Also a Sept 16 report notes anti Communist housecleaning within the Canada unions and TLC charter changes aimed at removing Communist leaders from the organization.
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J. J. Bate
Fulton
KXAR
Aly
Joeq
Werger
N. Haxels
Calvin Douglay Place
Car Drowns After Vehicle Plunges Into Ozan Creek
Monroe Nannie of Ozan dies when his car veers off Highway 24 and sinks in Ozan Creek between Blevins and McCaskill. Everett Ellis, also of Ozan and driver, is rescued unharmed. Ellis faces questioning today. investigation by State Officers Mosier Downing and others. Nannie survived by his parents, siblings, and extended relatives. funeral set for 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul near Ozan.
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Monroe Nannie
Ozan
Blevins
McCaskill
Companion
Everett Ells
Irvin Brooks
Nelson ‘Grocery Co
Blevina
Ellis
Mosier and Downing
Corponer R. V. Herndon, Jr
Allen Shipp
Nannie
Hig
J. M. Nannie
Thurman and
Clifton
Truman Nany Ni
Big Springs
Texas
Johnny Thornton
Texarkans
Russell Rome
Washington
Doyle Porter
Nashville
Orr
McCasskill
St. Paul
Hope B and P W observes National Business Week
Hope B and P W club at Hotel Barlow planned observance of National Business Week on October 15. Mrs David A Griffin elected delegate to Southern District meeting in Camden October 14 15. Mrs Charles Thomas led studies on international relations and Miss Clarice Cannon led a Korea topic quiz. Mrs Ruth Clark guest achieved high score with 8 of 10.
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Hope B & PW
Barlow
David A. Griffin
Camden
Charles Thomas
State Department
U. S
Clarice Cannon
Korea
United Nations
Ruth Clark
Weekly Public School Menu Roundup
The Hope High School cafeteria releases the weekly menu with daily items listed from September 16 to 22. Plan includes cheese pudding, corn bread, milk. Frito chicken timbale with cardin al salad. corn fondye. medieval kells with mixed greens. macaroni and fritos. junior high and grad options feature Lima beans, tossed salad, corn bread, milk, and assorted fruit desserts.
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Hope High School
Washington School Enrollment Passes 300 Mark
Washington School enrollment reached 54, with Lincoln School at 295, announced today. Both schools are expected to grow. Washington High students attend classes in Hope.
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Washington School
Phe Graramer
Washington
Lincoln
Washington High School
Hope
Congress Postpones Vacation Over Heavy Legislative Load
Washington reports Congress extends its session delaying a planned weekend break. Senate and House conference committees work on a $4.008 billion tax bill and an emergency appropriation near $47 billion to strengthen defenses for the United States and allies abroad. A conference group also reaches tentative agreement on an anti-Communist measure.
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Unified Defense Aims Mark Third Year Of Cooperation
Washington celebrates three years of army navy air force and marine corps unification prompted by Korea. Generals Collings and MacArthur praised cross service coordination though wartime trust remains. The unified command structure predated the Korean invasion, promising a single plan across overseas areas.
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Armydavy-Air Force
Korea
J. Lawton Collings
Army
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Gane Edward
Almond
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Navy
Force
Marine Corps
James Forrestal
Defanga
Korean Communists Beg Their Invasion, Gen. MacArthur
Far East
Saratoga Okay PTA Opens New School Year
The Saratoga Okay PTA holds its first meeting at Okay Grade School on September 21 led by President Mrs. Carl Dollinger. Volunteers repainted and refurbished interior areas at Okay and nearby schools, with painting done by local volunteers and supervision by finance chairpersons. A lunch room service project is launched under Mrs. Leonard Hughes with helpers Ruby Stanton and Mrs. Nash Stanton.
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Okay
Carl Dellinger
Doyle Marshall
Saratoga
Jack Iy Aright
Clarence Marshall
McNab
Guy Ed
Stone Jack Gathright
Leonard Hughes
Ruby Stanton
Nash Stanton
Way Clear for Marshall to Take New Post
Washington Sept 16 Gen George C Marshall wins Senate approval for defense secretary post. House and Senate votes split along party lines. a wave of sentiment favors Marshall though critics link him to past wartime policies. Retirement general now becomes Truman’s cabinet member amid Korea war planning.
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Republicana
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Korea
Morehall
Maynhall
Slice
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Beford
China
Jenner
Yalta
Tehran
Potsdam
Russia
Coal Producers Expects Demand Rise in Arkansas Oklahoma
Fort Smith Sept 16 Coal producers in the Arkansas Oklahoma fields expect higher daily demand for fuel from retailers they serve. A B Bramletter Fort Smith commissioner of the Arkansas Oklahoma Coal Operators masocration says evidence of improved demand from the Korea war is only a slight rise in steel outlets orders. He notes no stockpiling by retailers, mines operate normally with heaviest production from October to January and about 5000 miners paid an average $14 per day for a five day week.
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Arkansas-Oklahoma
A. Bramlette
Bramletter
Arkacgays
Oklahomaere
Air Force calls limited reservists to active duty
The Air Force announced that a small number of air reserve units and supporting units will be called to active duty. The action, part of ongoing recalls, follows earlier announcements and completes joint recall requirements for the broader effort.
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Air Force
Air Reserve
Air x
Don
Bia
Fragmented notes on wartime council meetings and allied aims
Fragmentary OCR shows an American council at year end debating unity with allies including the United States Army and Europe. Claims of disagreement surface while references to the Isle and a coalition headed by a ‘coinmanger’ appear.
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Isle
Traditional American Ardor to Travel Amid War Winds
Travel agents report no dampening of American desire to visit distant places despite wartime tensions. September ship packages rise slightly from last year while international air traffic climbs 10 to 15 percent. passports show mixed signals as issuance fluctuates. Pilgrimages to Rome boost 1950 transatlantic travel and Holy Year tourism, with Mediterranean cruises gaining popularity and luxury liners planning varied itineraries to manage emergencies.
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Japan
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