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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1950
Page
1
Prime Minister Attlee declared there will be no appeasement of China to end the Korean fighting. He warned that retreat and weakness would only invite more aggression, citing bitter experience in East Asia. Washington dispatches report Allied forces digging in as Korean front lines hold.
The White House announces Charlie Joss Ross, long time press secretary to the President, died after a heart attack. He was known as kind and gentle, a trusted aide who helped shape daily communications with newsmen.
A high Pentagon official calls UN Korea growth threats very grave and doubts diplomacy can deter Red China from pursuing pacification. He notes a possible emergency evacuation plan for fighting forces if negotiations fail, amid Republican pushes on a GOP drafted tax bill. Bradley issued a formal statement after key committee actions.
Allied Eighth Army troops halted their retreat south of Pyongyang and dug in for a fresh western Korea stand against advancing Chinese forces. U.S. infantry divisions moved to aid Marines and doughboys near Changjin reserve as Chinese attacks pressed two miles south. Washington officials teased a possible near Parallel 38 border shift while South Korean forces moved into Bilí country to disrupt guerrillas. General John Lawon Collins checked the front in Korea during a dispatch visit.
A cold front brought snow and sleet to West Tennessee with frigid temperatures and forecasts for continued wintry weather across the state. Memphis reported a low around 20 degrees as the first death from the cold wave occurred in the city. observers noted freezing conditions and snow cover over portions of the ground.
Peoria County farmer Perdelwite asks the sheriff's office for help tracking a large mysterious creature blamed for killing calves, lambs, and chickens. He reports an "awful roar" and night-time sightings, with livestock disappearing and sheds ransacked.
In a June appeal ruling, the Second Circuit ordered a new trial for Judith Copton, a Brooklyn resident convicted of spying for Russia. The court found aspects of the arrest lawful but reversed the previous verdict, with sentencing pending.
Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky spoke before the UN General Assembly urging Red China and allied nations to halt the parallel forces in Korea. He criticized Western involvement and cited Asian and Middle East powers backing the withdrawal of UN troops. The assembly later voted on an emergency program calling for restraint and a halt to the cross 38th parallel actions.
In Minnesota the Senate Finance Committee predicts possible changes to the tax bill. Lawmakers express confidence that the measure could reach the President, President Truman, for approval.
Reported changes in bus fare pricing set to take effect December 20 in Kingsport. The notice outlines the 13 cent fare structure and its rollout details for riders amid local transit discussions.
Ford announces a price increase following GM as auto industry faces higher materials and labor costs. Ford says the rise aligns with a broader trend in the sector, with anticipated layoffs and government subsidy impacts shaping production costs.
Sullivan County’s tax assessments rose to $58,179,055 this year, according to a report by Joe G. Pieida assistant secretary of the Board of Equalization. The county’s total assessments reached a high of $2,062,900,078, marking a record, with Sullivan showing an increase of $3,838,049 in assessed valuation including acreage lots development and public utilities.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Kilgore of West Virginia urged naming General Dwight D. Eisenhower as overall Pacific commander and top adviser for Korea. Kilgore warned of Chinese Communist forges and suggested peace talks could improve if Eisenhower led. Truman reportedly favors Eisenhower heading a proposed European defense force if pacific quieting succeeds.
Senator Lyndon Johnson cited defense officials revising mobilization plans and delaying hearings while costs of arms aid for the next year rise. Harold Stassen urged an immediate ceasefire or else to strike Chinese targets if North Korea remains defiant, linking possible atomic use to ending the Korean crisis.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a local fishing table event involving Cherstiwe Li Prong and Douala. The readable bits suggest a regional setup with tables or listings for anglers, but concrete details are missing. Further text is needed to confirm participants, location, and outcomes.
A Sullivan County deputy jailer resigns after a brief tenure following an appointment on September 3, 2050. In a Times-News statement, the deputy offered no comment on the resignation, while mentioning that any good citizen could view the Sheriff as responsible for the situation.
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