Red forces land and recapture Inchon in Korean advance
Army and Navy assault at Inchon as Marines cross the river under heavy fire. Japanese and Allied forces bombard Red positions with battleship shells and aircraft. South Korean troops push into the port city, meeting light resistance and capturing Inchon to accelerate recapture efforts.
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Dr Townsend of Arkadelphia Succumbs
Dr Charles K Townsend a practicing physician in Arkadelphia died early today after serving as a first lieutenant in the medical corps during World War I. He graduated from Ouachita College in 1908 and Tulane University in 1911. Survived by widow Ethel Townsend daughter Mrs Charles R Owne mother Mrs Roxie Townsend and brother Dr Ernest W Townsend Funeral arrangements not announced.
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Long delayed peace treaty looms in Asia and Nippon
The peace pact aims to end five years of occupation in Japan and ease Western Asia fears of imperialism. Big Three talks in New York consider including Russia. Moscow urges a four power draft. U.S. officials hint at a soft peace for Nippon with no reparations, gradual rearmament, and access to UN systems. American forces would remain in Japan to ensure security.
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UN Denies Seat to Red China in UN Assembly
United Nations delegates reopen the session to form main committees and elect officers. Amid debate over seating Communist China versus Nationalist China, Entesam of Iran is elected president as India and Russia press for Formosa seat. US gains a diplomatic victory against India’s motion. The assembly plans broad policy statements from 49 delegations as general debate begins next days.
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Memphis man 21 year sentence for assault to kill trooper
A Memphis man, William Price, received a 21 year sentence for assault to kill after a jury found him guilty of shooting Arkansas State Trooper Bill Gordon and attacking Deputy Sheriff George Powers near West Memphis during a routine stop. Gordon has returned to work with the state police in Little Rock with a wheel chain.
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Conferees Fast Toward Tax Bill Completion
Washington Sept 20 Conferees in a Senate House committee sped to finish a tax bill revising upward to 5.0 billion dollars the annual revenue expected from the measure A 10 percent withholding tax on corporation dividends was approved with few technical details and a final session was set to add finishing touches Quick House and Senate approval were anticipated to send the bill to President Truman later in the week The revised revenue estimate came from changes and a higher appraisal of income tax boosts The withholding tax aims to curb evasion and is expected to close a 190 million dollar yearly gap in treasury estimates Additional minor changes were made to secure extra millions Congress may adjourn with a firm understanding of return.
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Bright Meteor Explodes Near Nashville Area
A meteor flashed west of Nashville early today and apparently exploded in the air, rattling an area from Paducah to Memphis. Reports from IC dispatchers and a Memphis official described a growing fireball and bright multi colored flash, with possible meteor fragments found near Murray Kentucky. An American Airlines captain flying into Nashville sighted the blaze at 500 miles east of the city, describing an orange yellow and blue flame and a brilliant flash.
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Two Tax Bills Eyes 1951 Revenue Increase and 1950 Ties
Post election plan aims to act on a second installment bill including an excess profits tax to remove war profits. Combined with a related bill the measures could raise about 32 million dollars in 1951. They would also apply to portions of 1950 income for individuals and corporations.
Cycle of Seasons Amid War in Korea
Describes Taegu and the Korean landscape as summer shifts to autumn amid war. Notes rice harvest threats from enemy control of southwest provinces, risking famine that could cost more lives than battles. Reflects on soldiers’ detachment from beauty and a pilot’s wish for a homeward ticket.
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