Nests Of Glory Living Honor Troops Lost In Far Land
A Field report by Hal Boyle describes a temporary American cemetery near Taegu Korea for 217 First Cavalry Division soldiers. Korean laborers build crosses as officers and graves registration staff honor the dead, while living soldiers confront fear, duty, and grief under a harsh sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taegu
First Cavalry Division
Cal
Leo Gilbert
San Antonio
Texas
Emmett Ww. Fox
Chicago
Robert Griffin
Fall River
Boston
Mass
Gilbert
Air Force
Dewey B. Swords
Baker Ave
Augusta
MacArthur Silenced by White House on Formosa Plea
The White House disclosed that President Truman ordered General Douglas MacArthur to withdraw a Formosa statement to avoid confusion over U S position. MacArthur had voiced support for keeping Formosa in friendly hands and later said he was directed to withdraw the message. A letter to UN rep Warren Austin restated U S policy to avoid misunderstanding. In Tokyo MacArthur offered no comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Formosa
United States
MacArthur
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Chicago
Charles G. Ross
Ross
U. S
MacAsthur
Warren Austin
U.S
United Nations
Astin
Tokyo
VFW
Rep. Cannon
D-Ma
House
Senate House
McCarran
Congress
Economic Cooperation Administration
CECA
Senate
Dallas
Spain
Bis
Hicles
Stanley
Mt. Holly
Fuse
James McKenzie
BR. B. Harrill
Bam Puett
Tommy
Red) Ballard
Puett
Jack Brewer
Claude Hovis
Witnessex
James Thomas Risck
Crouse
Garrison General Hospital
Minst
Ballard
Brewer
Hee Youth
Local Temperature Report and Rainfall Absurdities
A garbled weather note reports yesterday temperatures and rainfall with odd terms. It mentions minus two degrees, a forecasted near five inches of rainfall, and a noted deficiency of about zero point thirty eight inches.
Weather Outlook and Memorial Notice
Partly cloudy and warm tonight and Tuesday with widely scattered afternoon thunderstorms over the mountains. The obituary notes a person survived by three sons and other family members.
Accident Takes Man To Death At Seven Oaks Bridge
General Jesse Bowers, 43, of 11 East Second Avenue Gastonia, drowned Saturday evening when he fell from a boat into the river near Seven Oaks bridge during a fishing trip. Lifesavers recovered his body at 1 11 p.m. after a five hour search in 23 foot water. He was pouring gasoline into an outboard motor when observers said he fell backward from the boat about 30 yards from the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
Seven Oaks Bridge
Jesse Bowers
S11
East Second Avenue
Gas ‘Fon Life Saving
Bowers
Seven Oaks
Weekend violence in North Carolina leaves multiple dead
The Associated Press tallies at least several violent deaths across the state during the weekend. Victims include Ralph Davis of Route 2 Wilson, Ralph G. Moose of Statesville, Leroy Norman of Craven County, Vance Wells near Wakefield, General Bowers of Gastonia, Edward Cardwell of Roaring River, Junius Thurmond Yancy of Newton, and Virginia Shook McGowan of Hickory. Accidents range from auto crashes to drowning and a lightning strike, with investigations and hearings noted.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
Ralph Davis
Route
Wil
Som
Pelghan Road
Wilson County
Ralph G. Moose
Statesville
Chocowinity
Leroy Norman
Craven County
Vance Wells
Wakefield
Neuse
General Bowers
Gastonia
Catawba
Seven Oaks
Bowers
Edward Howard Cardwell
Eugene Cardwell
Roaring River
North Wilkesboro
Junius Thurmond Yancy
Newton
Gordon Burns
Hickory
Washington, D. C
Yancy
Newton Hospital
Virginia Shook McGowan
Traiter
Rex Reynolds
Husband Flees After Shooting Killings Stir City
City police seek Fred Conner a 30 year old Negro charged with shooting his wife Lillie Mae at their North Rhyne Street home. Witnesses say he fled with a .22 rifle after the fatal shot struck her jugular. relatives of the victim recount a sudden impulse over supper delays. Conner has prior arrests for assault on a female prohibition violations and drunkenness.
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Fred Conner
Lillie Mae
Stanily
H. W. Bollek
F. W. Carrigan
Rhyne Street
Sarah Lou Milledge
Alvin
Edgefield
S. C
Fred
Conner
Trains Run Under Army Order Amid Labor Standoff
Washington August 28 trains run on time under Army control after government seizure aimed at averting a railroad strike. Army officials supervise operations with railroad presidents appointed to direct regional duties. labor leaders protest but stay unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ieenk Tromani
Selrire
Senate Clears Track to Take Up Money Bill
The Senate cleared the right of way for a $35,554,000,000 money bill to fund government operations this year. An emergency defense measure providing billions for military aid and aircraft would follow, with Senate action likely late this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
White House
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
McKellar
Appropriations Group
Senate House Watchuogg
Europe
McCarran
L-Ney
Watchulog
Speed
One Man Air Force Hero Dean Hess Grounded
Maj Dean Hess known as the one man air force of the Korean War has been grounded by official order while serving in MASAN Korea. The status and next steps were announced today as the controversial pilot remains a prominent figure in allied air operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masan
Korea
Dean Hess
Dallas youths hurt in wreck lead air hero Hess called Macintosh One
The article portrays Hess, a 32 year old Marietta Ohio native known as Macintosh One, as a top air hero who flew over 95 missions assisting South Korean forces. He saved 25 American soldiers from close danger, earning praise from infantry units while training cadets on the ground. Hess holds a masters in diplomatic history from Ohio State University and heads the South Korean air force advisory group before being ordered to ground and train cadets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Dean Hess
Marietta
William Kean
25Th Infantry
Korea
Hess
24Th
Gers
Ohio
Ohio State University
Tie
Grou
Mylig
Ed J Rankin Taken by Death in Gastonia Home
Ed J Rankin, 78, longtime Gastonia resident, died suddenly at 5 36 a m Monday at his home 315 North Highland street after years of declining health He attended Sway school and First Presbyterian church services Sunday He had visitors Sunday night and died shortly after family and physician attended the scene Funeral services were planned for the deceased at his church later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fd J. Rankin
Gastonia
North Highland Street
Mr. Rankin
Tan
Sway
First Presbyterian
Rankin
Ste ED
J. Rankin
Wage raise ends Packard walkout in Detroit
Detroit August 28 Packard Motor Car Company reached a five year contract with the CIO United Automobile Workers ending a three day strike. The agreement matches General Motors wage patterns with a nine cent hourly increase plus a five cent cost of living raise and benefits including pensions, expanded insurance, and vacations. Ford and Chrysler are negotiating similar terms as UAW talks continue industry wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Packard
General Motors
Pany House
CIO Ied
UAW
Ford
Chrysler
Battle flares as foe presses in Korea Front
Red Koreans drive back the right wing along a 120 mile Allied defense front in Southeast Korea. U S pilots report heavy fighting from Wargwan to the east coast as Pohang and nearby areas see intensified action. U N troops, including U S infantry and armor, reinforce Pohang while Lieutenant General Walton H Walker warns the front is under heavy pressure and calls for holding the line.
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Ray Relman Morin
Tokyo
Korea
U. S
Naktong River
Besore Pohong
Sea of Japan
Taegi
Uihung
United Nations
Ans
Ie No. 2
South Korea
Boyle
Pohang
UV. 8
Fifth Air Force
Abrservers
Wargwan
Taegu
Piots Isak
Magan Port
Paean
Walton H. Walker
U. S. 8Th Army
Bettef
Walker
Acme
6Th ‘Army
Bruce Arthur
Abe
Hal Boyle
Air Force
Kigye
Poc Hang
Pohang-Angang
Mongay
Batile
P-s
Truman Signs Security Bill
President Truman signed the revised social security bill extending old age pension eligibility to about 10 million people. The measure tightens unemployment insurance control by the secretary of labor for states not meeting federal standards. Benefits begin January 1 for new recipients with increased payroll taxes funding the program gradually.
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Washington
Truman Uday
Truman
Congress
Secretary of Labor
Persansen
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Sergeant Swords
America
Robert Roberts
1St Cavalry Division
Sparta
Tenn
G. J. Bowers
Karl R. Bereieteen
Army
Union
Pas
Aerk
Brengar
Sard Tage Teasts
Non
D.C
Roarioke
RFA
Norfolk Am Wenern Raunay
ED J. Rankin
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