UN forces brace for major Korean offensive
Reds block the path to Pusan with mobile reinforced box defenses. British and Canadian units arrive to join UN forces, while 298 drops 230 tons on Chongjin rail yards. Fighting along the northern front intensifies as North Korean divisions move into position and rumors of a large, coordinated assault grow.
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Chongjin
Soviet Siberia
Kyomipo
Sunchon
MacArthur
Bag
Taegu
Hwabon
Blood for Boys in Korea Donation Drive Urged
The Washington National Airport will host blood shipments to Korea and civilian supplies will rise through nationwide donations. The Red Cross of Magers town reports a 125 pint quota for the Bloodmobile visit on September 11, with the Exchange Club pledging full participation. Appointments for donors may be made by calling 4958 between now and September 214 to minimize waiting.
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Washington National
Japan
Marshall
Raskin
For Red Cross
Exchange Club
British Troops Arrive in Korea Amid Steel Band Welcome
British ground forces led by Brigadier Coad land in Korea aboard the carrier Unicorn and Ceylon. Marines and American, British, and South Korean officials greet them as bagpipes play and a chorus of South Korean girls sings the United Nations Welcome Song. Soldiers express confidence and readiness to face the forces, with Marines and Britons training with bazookas and heavier equipment en route.
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Unicorn
Ceylon
Hong Kong
United Nations
Argyll and Sutherland
Middlesex
Korea
United Nations Mne
United States
Uilung
Taegu
Iwuinm Kaus Luauenuun
Ley
Seoul
South Korea
Righteouness
R. A. Gwyn
Helensburgh
Scotland
Aden
Daker Company
Rai
Charles Bell
Fife
Argyll and Sutherland Regiment
Middlesex Regiment
Coad
Lean
Montgomery
Europe
John J. Maccion
U.S
Republic of South Kore
Sidney Faithful
Sohn Won
Yuil
Korean National Assembly
Chiang Talk Sang
Vier
Tno
William J. Stanahan
Chestnut Avenue
Boston
President Plans Early Report To Nation On War
President Truman signals readiness to act on war measures and to impose wage and price controls if given authority. He requests key provisions on credit, materials allocation, defense production priorities, and a defense loan program. Maybank outlines a plan to grant selective pre-authorization for controls with specific differences from the House bill.
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Truman
Maybank
MacArthur policy dispute strains US Asia stance
The United States faced questions over MacArthur's Formosa remarks after a public restatement of policy by President Truman. Officials expressed concern about Asian reactions, potential loss of confidence in U S support for the United Nations, and whether MacArthur’s authority could be questioned by allies.
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Lie
United Nations
J. Lawton Collins
Army
Forrest P. Sherman
Tokyo
Korea
MacArthur
Formosa
Asia
Far East
Iit
Truman
Warren R. Austin
White House
U. S
State Department
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