Russians Claim Unarmed Soviet Plane Downed By U S
Moscow radio quoted a note asserting a Soviet two engine trainer was attacked by 11 U S fighters while flying unarmed from Fort Arthur toward Hai Yun Tag Island. It said the plane burned and fell eight kilometers south of Bai Yun Tao, denying U S claims of proximity to a UN naval force west of Korea.
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Russia
United Nations
United States
Moscow Radio
Bai-Yun-Tao Tsend
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Korea
Moscow
Ser Ptane
Protests Flood Over Truman Marines Comment
Washington reports angry protests over President Truman remarks calling Marines a propaganda machine. Marines abroad and at home challenge the claim as veterans and leaders respond with disbelief and calls for clarification.
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Marines
U S Casualties Rise to 8863 in Early Sept Totals
The Defense Department announced 8863 American casualties through Sept 1 in the global conflict. Of these 599 were killed in action and 5386 wounded, with 2899 missing. Army accounts show 465 KIAs, 2969 wounded, and 299 missing. Navy 14 KIAs, 4 wounded. Marines 482 KIAs, 12 wounded. Air Force 9 KIAs, 1 wounded. Prior missing cases largely resolved, while some remain unconfirmed.
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Artoy
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Marines
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Marine Corps
Air Force
Taft Attacks Truman Admin In Congress Debate
Senator Taft accuses the Truman administration of a brainless policy course and demands clear principles across military, economic, and political policy. He argues only a Republican Congress can provide consistent action amid internal division and cites criticism from Senator Knowland of California. A referenced Army officer tied to the attack is named as Capt. Jotart Mi Bich.
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Emother
Knowland
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The War Picture After 10 Weeks
Washington reports the United States has fought ten weeks of war unlike any for which it was prepared. Gen Joseph McNarney notes North Korean forces are well trained and equipped with Soviet weapons, marking a bold and disciplined aggression.
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North Korea
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Defense Department
Holiday Death Toll Sets New Labor Day Record
The nation reports 565 total deaths over the Labor Day weekend from June 6 to September 1 period, with 339 traffic mishaps, 78 drownings, and 89 accidental deaths overall. The figure surpasses last year’s 416 but falls short of 435 predicted by the council. Ned H. Dearborn calls the traffic count the most encouraging road safety record in years.
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Ned H. Dearborn
Street Scenes Reflect Odd Dialogue In Downtown
Fragmentary OCR style text describes a downtown street scene with quirky dialogue about items like lobster tails and belated references to birthds and dinner. The passage hints at a speaker answering another person with a surprised tone amid urban commerce.
City approves 1950 tax rate with savings and surplus
Hoard of Mayor and Aldermen set the 1950 tax rate at 2.50 dollars Tuesday night. City Manager D W Moulton cited 95,000 in operating savings and a surplus around 160,000, down from 230,000 at year end 1949, avoiding further cuts this year.
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Dai
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Ate Elty
Sifonhan
Rey Jame
Weilth
Beard
Erratic Hurricane Dying In Florida
A weakened tropical hurricane moved slowly across Central Florida, winds near 69 mph, center 34 miles west southwest of Orlando at 10 30 am EST. The storm left 400 homeless and caused severe damage in a rural Florida village near Gainesville as it dissipated into a nuisance.
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Big Tank Battle Looms Between Russian Made T 34s
Allied forces prepared for a major clash as Russian made T 34 tanks joined the Korean front. Patton tanks appeared recently with air support giving the Allies an edge in coming engagement. Yongehon retaken by Allied counterattack and Taegu’s fate tied to the progress.
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Seer Ne Wee
Yongehom
Taegu
U.S
U. S. Fifth Air Force
Lpohang
Japan
Reng
Vongehon
Taitu
Tuexiag
Amercan
Erickson
Yongehor
War Froert
Kingsport Sees Big Retail Rise Amid Korea War Impact
Kingsport and surrounding Sullivan and Washington Counties report a 226 percent surge in local retail sales as the Korea War influence grows. Johnson City shows a 38 percent gain, while Sullivan and Washington Counties rise 98 percent, with July increases ranging from ten to forty four percent year over year.
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Touy
McCarran Wins Nevada GOP Senate Nomination
In Nevada, incumbent senator Pat McCarran secured a decisive win in the Republican primary with about 52 percent of the vote across 217 of 324 precincts, defeating challengers Marshall and Dobngon as Democrats tested the contest for the nomination. The tally showed McCarran leading with 19,790 votes to Marshall's 4,004 and Dobngon's share trailing. Attornies Kendrick Johnson of Reno and Ge Marshall of Las Vegas were noted in coverage. County results highlighted strong showing in Las Vegas and Reno areas. The race shaped the GOP path toward the general election.
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Yugoslavia backs Western nations condemning Korea war
Yugoslavia joined Western powers in denouncing the North Korean aggression. Foreign Minister Kardelj told Borba the conflict threatens world peace and must not draw in great powers, as Belgrade seeks to keep the war localized and UN backed.
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