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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1950
Page
1
A Washington pushback against appeasement: the United States halts further concessions to the Kremlin with air and naval aid to South Korea. Parliament in London cheers as Truman orders show a firmer stance, risking limited war but aiming for lasting peace and renewed respect for America.
The column argues the Communist concealment of Korea surprised many and critics claim U.S. policy toward the Far East faltered. It cites McCarthy era tensions, wartime funding reversals, and press warnings that war talk would fade before elections as civilians visit a recruitment office in Amarillo.
A fragmented collection of political jests and anecdotes notes Texas could be labeled Terrific Texas for ads. A Denver St Paul sandwich debate and McCarthy era jabs appear amid jokes about onions in sandwiches and a college speech class debating McCarthy versus Truman.
In New York on June 27 stocks swung wildly as rapid war news from Washington and Korea dominated. Early gains faded after noon when U S planes and ships pledged aid to South Korea, sending securities down before food and raw materials pushed prices higher again. Trading raced at a pace unseen since World War II.
Washington June 27 AP War in Korea broke a Senate House stalemate over draft extension and propelled a broader one year extender through the House. The House voted 315 to 4 as US forces reportedly bombed tanks of the invaded South Korea from the North. Senate leaders planned action tomorrow and a conference report broadened the bill by removing presidential power limits and allowing National Guard and reserves to active duty without existing curbs.
About 16 men applied at the Army recruiting station. eight sworn in and a few rejected. From July 1 discharged veterans over 90 days will reenlist as private first class, not per pamphlet 12 16. Naval veterans reenlist as firemen or seamen regardless of rank. some Army veterans may gain higher ranks with special privilege. Naval Reserve notes no mobilization order.
American air and naval forces moved against North Korean invaders in Korea after President Truman ordered a new policy. Far East command conducted missions south of the 38th parallel with air and water lift of ammunition and supplies. The United States pressed Russia to influence North Korea to withdraw, while pounding tanks and positions near Seoul.
The UN Security Council voted seven to one in favor of an American resolution endorsing President Truman’s Korea policy. India and Egypt abstained citing lack of instructions, Yugoslavia opposed. Seven nations including United States Britain France China Norway Ecuador and Cuba supported the measure inviting all nations to aid the fight against North Korea. The council recessed after Egyptian delegate said he had not received Cairo instructions. The US also asked Russia to use influence to remove Communist forces from South Korea. Russia boycotted the council meeting, a step begun January 10 in protest over seatings and unseating Nationalist China.
Washington reports a drafted sweeping war powers bill to authorize President Truman to freeze prices wages manpower and materials in a national emergency. The plan, backed by the National Security Resources Board, outlines a potential labor draft and broad control over civil life, with swift congressional approval expected if invoked.
Today in Amarillo events list includes Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce at Herring Hotel, Magicians roundtable at Amarillo Hotel, Kids Inc board at Silver Grill, Credit Managers Area at Blackstone Hotel, sewing class at Lobo Youth Center, grasshopper control demo at Rodeo Arena, Helium City and Longhorn Motorcycle Club meetings, free city movies at Sam Houston Park, and a Gold Sox vs Alliance Dukes baseball game at Gold Sox field.
A giant parade of western riders will formally open the annual Will Rogers Range Riders rodeo season at 4 o clock Saturday. The Range Riders on colorful mounts will carry flags of all nations as bands and visiting horsemen march. Dalton Dalhart XIT Rangers Lubbock County Sheriff's Posse and Vernon Palomino Club are among mounted entries. Parade Marshall Ben Andis said riders from the Panhandle are invited along with commercial firms and riding clubs. Lynn Beutler of Elk City is handling final arrangements.
A melodrama unfolds as Hilda Sands faces a vile gose sip campaign that mars her summer. Bill Jarvis, torn between a new love and an engagement to the boss’s daughter, fears career repercussions as the plot advances. Read by Edwin Rutt starts tomorrow in the Daily News.
Generally fair Wednesday with isolated thunder showers mainly east. Highs 85 to 105, warmer in the south. Record yesterday 68 high 49 low. Extended forecast shows 3 to 6 degrees above normal with little rain. Also includes astronomical notes and historical facts on Labor Day origins and territorial accretions.
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