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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1950
Page
5
In Korea the flag order is issued and Gen Douglas MacArthur is designated commander of international forces in the area. The column notes editor opinions from csiern Newspaper Union analysts, not official views of this newspaper.
Secretary General Trygve Lie handed the UN flag to Warren Austin to send to General MacArthur as the Security Council authorized flying the flag with national standards in Korea operations. Observers see this as a milestone for a durable world organization and hopes for lasting peace amid the Korean crisis.
The United Nations sends the blue and white flag to Korea as troops battle North Korean invaders. Gen. Douglas MacArthur named commander in chief of UN forces. Observers watch the Soviet Union for open participation as American, British, and Australian air forces disrupt enemy advances. US divisions move closer to the Far East as a worldwide campaign of truth is planned to counter Moscow propaganda.
The labor department reported signs of record employment this year exceeding the 1948 peak of 61,600,000. Secretary Tobin attributed much of the gain to seasonal activity, with construction leading in record-breaking activity across nonagricultural sectors.
President Truman ordered an expansion of the fighting forces via enlistment under a new draft law. Army navy and air force spokesmen say they prefer enlistments to fill manpower, with final numbers and any reserve call ups to be decided in coming weeks. Observers say the extent of buildup depends on developments in the Far East and other danger points.
AFL switchmen’s union halts its strike against four midwest and western railroads citing the threat of direct government action by President Truman. One carrier continues its walkout but later returns to work after his order.
A collection of maxims contrasts gossip with truth and warns that rumor grows into mountains. It notes that men often marry after years of financial effort and suggests meeting halfway leads to balance. Flattery is defined as others voicing our own favorable thoughts.
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