27 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1950
Page
1
A collection of wartime quotes and reflections on Korea mobilization. Voices include Seldon Maynard from Cooper, Abe Martin humor, Secretary Louis Johnson on rapid U S response, and critic commentary on Communist tactics. The piece also notes Turkish aid plans and a critique of defense spending inefficiency.
The city adopts a new policy to pay half of alley paving, with $100000 set aside. Property owners will cover the other half, making a $160 job cost $40 for a single 50 foot lot if neighbors join. The plan speeds trash pickup and eases access, potentially expanding city participation.
In Columbia South Carolina lightning killed Thomas Nelson Porter near the city yesterday just before his 46th birthday. The same storm claimed the life of his 15-year-old daughter eighteen months earlier in Polkton North Carolina, marking two fatal losses for the Porter family.
A slight earthquake shook Mexico City for a few seconds today. No injuries or damages reported in the immediate area.
President Truman said rationing and price ceilings could be avoided if taxes rise and he gains limited production and credit control authority. He warned Korea's costs will be high and may not end soon, and urged possible full economic mobilization if needed. The report also notes calls for a general price and wage freeze and Baruch’s push for universal ceilings.
President Truman signed a 1.22 billion foreign arms bill authorizing a second year of aid for 14 nations across western Europe Asia and the Middle East. He warned free nations will unite against aggressors and noted Congress nearly unanimously approved the measure while stressing continued concern over China and Korea.
General MacArthur and top officers visited the Korean front for a close look at the war situation. Allied forces stalled a North Korean thrust 70 miles west of Pusan as US and South Korean units attacked east of Yongdong and recaptured Hadong.
British engineers removed a 1,000 pound dud bomb near Berlin’s Soviet War Memorial after three days of talks with Soviet guards. The blast occurred 350 yards away and the memorial remained undamaged as Russians expressed gratitude.
Ottawa notes one or more submarines from an unknown nation likely operated off Canada's east coast in the past month. Russian navy officials had previously suggested Moscow as the possible source of the vessels.
Army spokesman says individual reserve officers not in active duty units are not being forced into federal service. Study ongoing on medical officers and 8,000 WWII trained doctors dentists and veterinarians obligations. Also notes immediate need for 354 reserve medical officers and rising demand.
Guatemala City reports at least one dead and many wounded as police used small arms fire to disperse an anti government demonstration in the main streets of the city.
Cloudy start Thursday with partial clearing and scattered thunder showers across Amarillo and West Texas. New Mexico sees sun and possible afternoon storms with highs near 80 to 90. trace precipitation reported. On this day in 1945 the British Labour Party won elections and Attlee became prime minister.
Melvin Dawson a 24 year old inmate is back in Carson County jail Panhandle day after three escape attempts within a week. He worked on a tank bars and window saw blades hidden in a mop and cut telephone wire. Jailers repair the damage as Gray County and Pampa escape plots involve Alvin Ash Carol Ash Van Fincham and Gerald Womack.
Veterans misread Maj. Thomas M. Nial's Veterans and Draftees Guide. The re employment right covers only men with a first enlistment after June 28 1948 for up to three years, or reservists entering active duty between June 24, 1948 and July 1951 who are discharged within three years. Those enlisting longer than three years have no rights under this act.
Britain announced a combat group including armor will reinforce Korea with its Far East fleet on war footing. Australia and New Zealand will also provide land forces, joining 4500 Turkish, 4000 Thai, 30 Bolivian officers, and limited Cuban forces, while China offered 30000 veterans but declined. Defense Minister Shinwell said a ready effective land reinforcement will depart without delay, though exact troop numbers remain undisclosed for security.
Sen Dennis Chavez of New Mexico blocked a Senate move to pass the Canadian River dam bill and urged pace limits. He wants the Texas Panhandle project built under an interstate water compact and backed an amendment to ensure proper study and safeguards before approval. Johnson Connally and others weighed strategy as the measure faced delay.
Senate votes to lift limits on armed service strength until July 31 1954 while the House considers the amendment. President Truman seeks 10.49 billion for military funding as the Navy plans nine large carriers 14 light carriers 15 cruisers and 172 destroyers plus submarines.
Tickets for a dinner and speech by Dies committee chair Martin will be on sale at noon at the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. The event at the Herring Hotel features Die’s chair with a 7 30 o clock dinner. Delegation of 40 business leaders touring the Panhandle Plains will attend from Canyon to Dalhart and Pampa.
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