29 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1950
Page
1
Fragmentary report describes North Korean troops moving around key lines with heavy weapons and Smearing through cautious resistance as the North Koreans push to unleash a large scale attack. Spokesperson Reis comments on potential second division deployment amid shifting front positions.
Two American artillerymen Sgt Charles Ami of Honolulu and Cpl Lesver Drake of Toronto from the 535th Field Artillery report surviving an ambush in Korean combat. They hid near their guns for hours as Communist forces attacked, then moved toward safer ground while recounting their faith and the peril they endured.
Washington dispatch reports anxious White House officials awaiting foreign reactions to the Formosa clash between President Truman and General MacArthur. The president directed withdrawal if Formosa remains in unfriendly hands. officials stress no plans to seize Formosa, while Asian opinion and the campaign mix with domestic politics.
Brigadier B A Coad leads the Middlesex regiment and Argylls as the first British ground forces arrive in Korea. Soldiers from Scotland and England carry mortars machine guns rifles and heavy gear and vow to fight alongside American troops with support from Allied units.
Groundbreaking ceremonies held for a new Methodist home in Missouri with former residents aiding neighbors. Event includes a Fresno, California connection and Sept date mention for the ceremony.
Veterans from the VFW assemble along a Chicago avenue for a giant parade through the national capitol region. The event marks a major feature of a national Betare celebration as officials prepare remarks from a top government representative.
Fragmented clipping notes shortened season by five days under new rules. Remaining text references Wisconsin and bids, with garbled phrases about hunting, policy, and rvest ip pro.
Controversial scholar Owen Lattimore warns against threats to writers as debate over his Senate involvement heats up. His talk at Bread Loaf prompted cancellations in Portsmouth and Gloversville amid protests and questions about free speech. A Pike invitation lingered as organizers weigh guest access.
A former resident, who lived in the area until seven years ago, died at his home yesterday in Harden. Born March 24, 1898, he leaves a wife Mattie Hayden, four daughters, and several sons. Surviving relatives include Frances, Mrs. Eichte, and others in City, Kells, and Raymond Neh, with two more in Jer and Mrs. Bewleh Sulliven.
The Jefferson City BPW club agreed to join a state funded reforestation effort. Members voted to assist Halloween activities for local youths and approved a financial contribution to the conservation program. A meeting at the Recreation Center featured discussions and tree planting plans demonstrated by lab members.
St Louis August 29 CAP One year old Jer Turpin Jefferson City wheeled to a brass arm chair and watched a performance of the municipal opera. The spine patient with Anne Gallina a chorus member promised to return backstage when fit. He later walked smiling and asked if they would go back stage.
Mrs. Tom Johnson won the grand prize for fancy work. Exhibits included home care items from the hospital loan closet memorial to the late Lawra Lasher. Names and works by Van Gough, El Greco, Bhike, Monar Le Doigi and others appear in the jumbled list of attendees.
A jumble of testimonials touts HADACOL as the cure for stomach distress neuritis and general weakness. Readers are urged to use HADACOL to address the root causes of ailments attributed to vitamin deficiencies, with multiple names and locations referenced in praise of the product.
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