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Chiang Loses Half of Nationalist China With Hainan Fall
The evacuation of Hainan island leaves Nationalist China split with Communist control of half the nation. Observers note Chiang Kai shek loses 125000 troops and rich resources as 10000 to 15000 Communist invaders appear. Editors urged to join truth drive and counter Communist propaganda. Truman urges editors to portray Americans accurately. Congress approves veterans hospital beds and coast guard training funding amid economy concerns and rent-control debates.
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Chiang
China
Hainan Island
Truth
Far East
Chiang Kaishek
Formosa
Hainan
Campaign of
Truman
American Society of Newspaper Editors
United States
House of Representatives
House
Washington
Veterans’ Administration
Coast Guard