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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1950
Page
5
The Republican response follows a White House briefing on Formosa policy after a public airing of divergent views. Truman calls the matter closed on MacArthur, while critics argue the incident signals foreign policy tensions and could influence the forthcoming political campaign.
Packard ends campaign push predicting GOP backing of MacArthur claim Formosa must be kept out of hostile hands to defend the island chain. McCarran praises the general as knowledgeable and trusted by Americans, while Connally and others avoid comment. Sparkman sees alignment with Truman, Wherry denounces the president’s order, and a hostile-acts note closes the report.
A brief ad notes a single dance lesson at Arthur Murray's on the 3rd floor of the WTHI Building at 120 S. Ith St offering quick social dancing appeal.
Pfe. Hubert R. Speer, on emergency US leave, received Defense Department telegram confirming he was wounded in Korea. He had been listed as wounded on Sundays casualty list and said another soldier may be wearing his clothing left in Japan.
Soldiers report war fatigue yet still display courage in the Naktong River line battle. Lieut Donald Munro recalls four First Cavalry Division troopers held 20 minutes, saved by a counterattack as captors debated killings. Reds killed 40 to 50 American prisoners during retreat.
The United States sues the Luckenbach steamship for 14 million dollars over the sinking of the navy hospital ship Benevolence after a collision with the freighter Mary Luckenbach in dense fog near San Francisco. Casualties: 18 dead, 13 missing, 492 saved. seeks 3.5 million for the ship and 10.5 million for hospital equipment. alleges negligent operation.
The 16th Marine Reserve Infantry Battalion from Indianapolis and Evansville headed to Camp Pendleton California for active duty. Units entrained at Union Station and Evansville followed by train. Recruits go to basic training while veterans join existing marine units. Major Jack E. Presecan expects no action for at least six months. Andrew Jacobs Jr. is among the 525 reservists, many youths and WWII veterans.
Wabash August 29 UP report notes tree trimmer Will McClain of the area involved in a local incident. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
A man named Marion was killed yesterday after contacting a 66,000 volt power line. Authorities investigated the incident and warned others about the dangers of high voltage lines.
A new tradition unfolds as the House of Commons hosts 172 clocks installed around the chamber. Officials note the timekeeping project aims to improve punctuality for sessions and debates.
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