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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1950

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Fierce Battle Above Pohang Escalates as U.S. Guns Open Fire

US pilots report major clashes along a 12 mile frontline from the Naktong to the east coast near Pohang. Red forces push near Taegu and Uihung as navy ships and air power aid South Korean defense. several U.S. servicemen listed as missing or wounded amid heavy fighting.

Pohang Tokyo Korea U. S Naktong River Sea of Japan Taegu Uihung

Truman Directs General To Pull Release On Formosa

The White House confirmed President Truman ordered General Douglas MacArthur to withdraw a statement on Formosa to avoid confusion about the U S position. MacArthur had sent remarks to the Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment in Chicago stating Formosa should stay in friendly hands, then said he was directed to withdraw the statement.

Washington White House Truman Douglas MacArthur Formosa United States MacArthur Veterans of Foreign Wars Chicago Charles G. Boss Friuman Ross U. S Acker

Philippines Quiet After Week of Huk Terror Raids Kill Seventy Eight

Reports from Manila describe a deescalation as Communist led Huk guerrillas lay low after a violent weekend. Attacks near Manila and San Rafael left 78 dead, with 66 wounded or missing. town defenses and civilian guards suffered casualties. U.S. officials stressed no commitment to Formosa actions, reiterating opposition to invasion and unity in foreign policy.

Philippines P.I Mand Ross T& Persons Manila Truman Luwon White House Warren Austin National Defense United No- Quarters Unitel Formosa Mtr Defense Department San Rafael Austin San Ra Borlets Filemor Villegas United States Tokyo Macarthur Iga Cariel Nehante

MacArthur letter teaser stirs Truman clash in Congress

New Orleans weather bulletin flags a Gulf storm intensifying toward hurricane strength offshore Florida and Louisiana. In Washington, the General Services Administration declines to release a list of critical materials and orders federal agents to conserve supplies including aluminum copper lumber steel and more.

New Orleans Pensacola Fla Weather Bureau Sual Craft Forida Washington General Services Administration

Grecian Love Affair Revives Old Feud

Venizelos intervenes to calm Crete amid a civil conflict over an abduction. Fifteen armed men interrupted a couple in Herakleion as they fled by car. The lovers, Stassoula and Constantine, fear family blood feud escalation while both families seek to resolve the crisis in caves on Mount Ida.

Athens Fremier Sophocles Venizelos Callt Crete Stassoula, Ravenhne Greece George Petracogeorgi Constantine Manuel Kephalogarinis Io Love Stassons Herakleion Stassoula Manuel

Trade control tightening eyed by U S officials

The United States seeks tighter trade controls on strategic materials to curb leakage to Communist countries through loopholes. Authorities warn cooperation by Western European governments poses a problem, and NSC review concluded steps are needed to prevent loss of crucial materials. Also Kingsport schools plan to reopen for the 1960-61 session Thursday at 8:43 am with Ross N. Robinson stating students should report to their schools. Washington School construction should cause little interference and remains on schedule.

Washington United States Russia State Commercia Department Europe National Security Council Jearnot Kingsport Ross N. Robinson Robingom Washington School

Chinese Reds Massed to Aid North Korea

Nationalist China's defense ministry said 270000 Chinese Communist troops concentrate on the Manchurian border and near North Korea ready to aid Korean Reds. It cited Lin Piao commanding but warned the forces include eight arms, two cavalry divisions and one artillery division with Russian equipment and permanent defenses along the Yalu.

Taipei Formosa China Defense Ministry North Korea Ling Piao Yalu River Mantelnurie Yalu Kremlin Atk Lin Piao Nationaliet Ministry

Sullivan County Officials Will Be Sworn In Friday

Sullivan County officials newly elected and re elected will be sworn in Friday at Bloomville County Court Clerk Russell G Harr announced. Office bonds must be posted by Friday morning before the new term begins Thursday midnight.

Sullivan County Bloomtvills Countty Russell G. Harr

Tougher Policy Urged by Legion Leader at Tennessee Meet

National commander George N. Craig of Brazil Indiana urged a new American policy to halt Soviet bloc influence. He proposed extending the Monroe Doctrine and bombing Moscow while enforcing ruthless economic sanctions on Russia. He called for withdrawing recognition of Soviet Russia and scrapping treaties with Moscow and vowed to go offensive in the cold war.

Knoxville American Legion Milktoast George N. Craig Brazil Ind Tennessee Russia Moscar Craig United States

Strike Settled at Packard Plant After Nightlong Talks

Detroit workers at the Packard plant approve a five year contract boosting wages by four cents hourly with a five cent cost of living allowance. An expanded insurance program includes a $125 monthly pension with social security. The CIO United Auto Workers report calls the settlement liberal and progressive as 8,000 employees return to work Wednesday.

Detroit Packard CIO United Auto Workers Union Management Staten Ert Traizs White House

Railroads Seized Under Army Direction Amid Labor Turmoil

The nation’s railroads ran under Army oversight after President Truman seized the industry to avert a nationwide strike. Labor unions withdrew their walkout plans, pledging to stay on the job while talks continue. Army officials and railroad presidents managed operations with minimal visible disruption as negotiations resume.

Washington Truman Trumian Brotherhood of, Raiload Order of Railway Conductors Marl R. Bundetsev Aesistant Army Seiure Tiuteat

B-29s Hit North Korea in New Strike on Songjin

B 29 bombers pounded Songjin on the North Korean coast and struck Pyongyang Seoul and Inchon in a deep raid. Allied carriers and fighters supported ground forces as 218 sorties were flown by Fifth Air Force with air, naval and allied planes aiding operations along the east coast and Naktong River front.

Tokyo North Korea Songjin Pyongyang Seoul Inchon Noct Korea Doring Dark Macbeth Associated Press Fifth Air Force Martheast Naktong River

Early Approval Of 35 Billion Money Bill Seen

Senate clears right of way for a 35.554 billion money bill to run the government this year. Leaders predict prompt approval to send the measure to the White House. An emergency defense bill totaling 16.771 billion plus 14.68 billion in regular funds would supply 4333 planes and equipment to fight the Korean War and strengthen the military. President Truman signs the revived social security bill adding about 50 thousand to pension rolls. Senate Appropriations expects emergency action late week. further proposals for 10 billion more in military funds may follow in January. House watchdogs and McCarran push for oversight on Marshall Plan spending while tax funds face Senate-House wrangling.

Washington Senate White House Senate Appropriations Committee Beetine Lhairman McKellar D+ Tenn House Senate House Europe McCarran D-Hev Rep Canhon D-Mo Lee House Congress Economic Cooperation Administration

FISHING TABLES From Solunar Schedules and Periods

Fragmentary OCR of a Sun dial style solunar fishing table printed by John Alden Knight. The garbled text lists major periods, move periods, and daily timing details across days of the week with place names and times, though many words are corrupted.

John Alden Knight Bote Bay Sisor Mirson

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