GIs counterattack blunts Red thrust near Pusan
North Korean forces renewed a hammering assault along the western front in Korea. American tanks and infantry halted the Red drive at Hamam and west of the port city, recapturing ground in a swift counterattack. MacArthur staff noted the possibility of another major push while fighting remained concentrated near Taegu and the Wakong River.
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Haman
Pusan
Kerean
MacArthur
la Maller
Tamer
Wakiong
Taegu
Wwaktong
Ben Price
Yongsan
Nis
Youngsar
Tromt
Magan-om
Taere
Sve Korea
Employment Reaches New Time High in August Report
Washington reports employment rising sharply with a record increase totaling over one million jobs in August. The data shows significant gains across sectors, signaling strong labor market momentum and robust economic activity.
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Washington
Tookach
Come
Truman to Address Nation on Korea War in World Peace Push
President Truman will announce that the United States acted to defend world peace by sending troops to Korea. The White House says the speech, to be broadcast nationwide, will frame the action as necessary to halt communism's advance and protect peaceful nations, with a call for swift U.S. leadership and unity across allied lands.
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Truman
United States
Korea
White House
White Mouse
Europe
Asia
Ameren
South Korea
Brewan
House approves compromise economic bill amid swift debate
Washington brief notes the House passed compromise legislation to curb domestic economic distortions with no roll call, sending the bill to the Senate and toward a possible presidential action. The Senate voted 42 to 35 to delay next January tax action and adopted an amendment pressing Congress to address the profits tax retroactively from October 1. In North Carolina heavy rainfall and floods affected mountain counties, with nine inches plus recorded in areas, causing river flooding near Basick in Yancey County and lingering high waters along the Black Mountains.
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Wal
Washington
Senate
Congress
Maren
N. C
Black Mountains
Te Bracks
Basick
Yancey County
Noeeth
Carolina
Asherville
Fleet To Quit Formosa Area At End Korea War
President Truman disclosed that the American fleet guarding Formosa will move out after the Korea War. The Pacific fleet, now the largest since World War II, operates 150 ships including carriers and cruisers. The Navy outlines three main Korean War roles: aerial support, gunfire bombardment, and sea patrol to protect UN supply routes.
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Formosa
Washington
Truman
United States
Pacific
Far East
United Nations
Korea
Russia
GOP Urges Early Peace With Japan in Congress
Washington reports Republicans pressed for an early peace treaty with Japan amid backlash to President Truman's Formosa deployment. Senators urged negotiating a joint pacific defense pact while Democrats warned against preemptive moves before a Japan allied peace accord.
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Washington
Japan
Congress
Frontat
Ion
Portansa
Trumen
Pormoya
Korea
Douglas MacArthur
Formosa
MacAithur
United States
Truman
Mazlamaom T
Wash
Chapeaensd Ky
Gurney
R-Sp
Senate
Japa
Pacific
Frossia
Mapapsom
Chapman
Grand Jury Hears Slack Case Today
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a grand jury session today involving a case labeled Slack. It references hazardous materials, a manufacturer, and a person named Klaus with unclear links to PRE agents and a relayed confidential military context.
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Grand Jury
Oxcisanes Wonka
Xtort
Teva
Sisck
Dune 45
Russia
Pos
West Appointed Works Director in Kingsport reshuffle
M. L. West was named acting director of the Public Works Department replacing Charles K. Marsh who has joined the National Guard. West will also serve as Water Department superintendent with Robert L. Colling assisting in water operations. Marsh left Friday to command a National Guard unit as mobilization began. Kingsport units sworn into Federal service at the Civic Auditorium.
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Pacific
West Coast
Pearl Macher
Korea
Twa
Forrea P
M. L. West
Public Works Department
Charles K. Marsh
National Guard
W. Moulton
West Wil
T Hel Water Department
He Willen
Water Plains
Robert L. Colling
Cok Marsh
Uthe
Meth
Kingsport
Mthve remains in reserves as denzine debate unfolds
Unclear OCR fragment suggests a discussion on reserves and service. Key terms point to a municipal or institutional decision, with mention of entering reserves and a denzine or similar label. Names, dates, or places are not readable to confirm specifics.
Reservist Examinations Ordered for Area Army Guards
Forty-some Army area reservists are ordered to report to the Army Air Force Recruiting Main Station in Chesapeake for a medical and physical examination. Those who pass will be ordered to 21 months active duty within 19 days. Names and addresses of several reservists are listed, with ranks including privates, corporals, sergeants, and staff sergeants.
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Army
Army- Air Force
Eheccrille
James Raw
Ridgeview
Restor’ W. Meyers
Caveting
Jaen EK
Overby
Pic
Charles
Richard
Bishop
Holyoke Street
Berry F. Dennis
B. Conep
Garden Drive
George T. Castle
William J. Depew
Reety
James S. Leach
Blut
Oliver W. Sprache
Carolina Aves
Clayton M. Davis
Church Hh
Ralph Vo. Wexler
Paul G Kiser
Valley Street
Pie
Clay 'T
Taylor
Fred
Wells
Church
Gale
Dean
Besbert A. McClain
Rowe
Ralph J. Hesey
Edgar B. Agee
Aria
Holston Ordnazice Worms
Mary W. Combs
Pagedy
Local Woman Killed in Wreck Near Rutledge
A Kingsport area woman was killed in a car collision near Rutledge. Her son, Pfc. George W. Byers, 20, on furlough, was being taken to a West Coast base when the crash occurred. The elder Byers and others were treated for injuries at nearby hospitals. Red Cross efforts sought to arrange a furlough for the mourning family.
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Kingsport
Katexville
George & Byers
C Street
Highland Fork
Knoxville
George W. Byers
Atlanta
California
Grainger County
Antrican
Byers
Mason-Dixon
Baptist
St “Munenville
Red-Cross
Soigié
Ofc
Jebb Aims to End UN Security Council Stalemate
Jebb faces a tense UN Security Council session as he seeks to end a month long stalemate over Korea. Malik holds the presidency and planning to seat a Seath representative while denying a Korean envoy seat amid council moves to legalize the war.
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Gladwyn Jebo Fighes
United Nations
Security Council
Rusaan Jakes
Malik
Stokesmar
Veep To Pinch Hit For Harry
Vice President Barkley agreed to pinch hit for Harry in an active campaign drive. Democratic members of Congress will be urged to assist as Barkley speaks for state and House candidates, aiming to boost support.
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Veep
Harry
Washington
Barkley
Brestbent Fru
Congress
Spead
Ate
House
Knaf
Gulf Hurricane Toll Tops 39 Dead
A Gulf region hurricane has caused 39 confirmed deaths as rescuers assess widespread damage Ramana district reports several towns in need of aid while authorities warn of aftereffects and continuing peril in coastal areas.
Hurd and Poston Take Oaths as Sheriff and Judge
Sullivan County officials swore in Howard Poston and A H Hurd of Kingsport as county officers. Deputy appointments included James Jones, Joan Barlow, George McKinney, Charlie Bartley, Dee Harbour, and others. Hurd aims to move the sheriff's residence near the courthouse and establish county offices in the same area. Sept. 14 saw other officials sworn in, including Clyde Grosechose as trustee and Brack Sams as general sessions judge.
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Bill Freekott
Blountville
Howard Poston
A. H. Hurd
Kingsport
Russell Barr
Sullivan County Court
Harr Bhmsell
Wotiring
R. Bandy
James Jones
Joan Bawlow
George McKinney
Charlit Bartley
Dee P. Harbour
George Fulk
Herroam Anderson
Lath
Reary Martin
Falter
Districk
Amd
Flaming
Hurd
Sous
Auiguat
Clyde Grosechose
Rith Warrick
Otix Pendleton
Brack &, Sams
Sesmons
Sidney Gilbreath,Jr
Seseiorix Emurt
Diiviskz EE
Gaeorge
McIntyre
David Gray
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