Troops and Korean Children Win Hearts With Candy
Hal Boyle notes the American Army in Korea slowly earns affection from local children as soldiers share gum candy and small gifts. Many kids pale and hungry, yet greet troops with waves and salutes. Some soldiers nickname favorite children as they witness hardship and resilience amid war.
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Calcutta
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London
Japan
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France
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Congress urged quick levy increase in tax bill
Washington, Aug. 30. President Truman pressed Congress for rapid action on a bill to raise taxes by 5,000,000 dollars. He summoned Senate Democratic Leader Myers and House Democratic Leader McCormack to the White House to urge speed, stressing Treasury needs to begin new collections by Oct. 2. Myers predicted Senate passage unlikely before Tuesday as debate continues.
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Piedmont Cites Gas Rates for Carolinas
Piedmont Natural Gas Co of Spartanburg argues it can offer lower long run natural gas rates in the Carolinas than Public Service Co of North Carolina. The dispute involves Carolina Natural Gas and Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. and questions whether Piedmont's proposal reduces costs or increases annual charges to customers.
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Tex
Robert Dacker
New York
Gastonia Man Fatally Hurt in Circus Accident
Walter E. McGinnis a 64 year old Gastonia North Carolina circus worker died at Cooper Hospital after sustaining injuries from a hit man driver. He was a Miller Brothers Circus tentmaker found behind a trailer near the midway and died about three hours later. Investigators questioned circus members and considered homicide detectives if needed.
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Senators Push War Policy Clash in Washington
Senators taft Ferguson lodge Lucas and McMahon debate U S defense and policy over possible Soviet threat and Korea. Acheson faced questions on foreign policy while MacArthur’s Pompeo policy and Truman letter draw criticism from Rayburn as military aims and civilian oversight clash.
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Europe
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Doctors Draft Voted by House Passes Legislation
The House approved 362 to 1 a bill authorizing a draft of doctors dentists and allied specialists for the armed services. The Senate had passed a similar measure. Age limits were set at 50 for doctors 45 for dentists and allied personnel would receive commissions with 21 months service.
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Nearly 500 Lost Off Ceylon Coast
In Colombo, Ceylon, a gale off the northwest coast left nearly 40 fishermen missing. Royal Air Force planes and two tugs conducted sweeps as the vast fleet of 1560 men scattered. about 1000 are accounted for or have reached Jabore, with 500 unaccounted after the day of storms.
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Wage and Price Control Plans Make Progress
Washington officials report a Senate House committee reached a compromise on discretionary power for President Truman to implement price and wage controls. The plan allows action on individual items or broad ranges, with wage measures tied to material ceilings. Maybank predicted swift ironing of minor differences and a presidential fireside address detailing sacrifices for victory in the war.
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Congress Eyes Fall Vacation in Washington
Congress inching toward a probable fall recess in two weeks as President Truman may refrain from new emergency powers. Senate Democratic leader Lucas says business could wind up by Sept 9 with a after nine and a half months of work. House plans a light week next week, then a break until Sept 4, though Speaker Rayburn wants to stay until all affairs are closed. timing hinges on post election arrangements and possible recalls. A Raleigh observance notes a state licensing board appointment and three day meeting cadence for contractors despite no business transacted.
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Battle Front Shrugs Back at North Korean Offensives Near Pohang
A sweeping front line across the Korean peninsula sees Allied forces counter punching at Pohang and Taegu as North Korean units press for a breakthrough. U.S. First Cavalry and 24th Infantry units push toward vital positions while Reds threaten the Pohang-Taegu road and Battle Mountain in a high-stakes game of leverage.
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Associated Press
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Kigye
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Sea of Japan
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Haman
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Women Flyers Schedule Meeting in Georgia
Women airwomen pilots members of the Ninety Nines of the Southeast hold an annual meeting at St Simons Island, Ga. Sept. 10. The schedule notes gathering details in Columbia, S C August HP.
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U S Seeks Free Korea as War Aims Hinted to North
AP reports that psychological warfare from the Far East Command hinted the United States plans to drive Communists from North Korea and erase the Korean DMZ. The air dropped leaflets urged civilians to move from military targets and help build a free Korea after liberation.
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Moscow
Malik to Drop Soviet Boycott in Lake Talks
In Lake Success Aug 36 7 the security council agreed to add Formosa charges to its agenda while Malik prepares to leave his post tomorrow. The US backed the Russian plan as China and Cuba opposed consideration. Britain’s Sir Gladwyn Jebb will preside next week and delegates expect Malik to deliver a strong propaganda address. A North Korean memorandum accuses the U S Air Force of new attacks.
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Weather Outlook for Now Carolina Region
Partly cloudy conditions with warm temperatures. Scattered showers expected this afternoon, with limited activity near dusk and again Monday night into Tuesday morning. Caution for brief thunderstorms in some southern areas.
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