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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1950
Page
1
A survivor recalls a brutal engagement where his unit split before the fight. He describes enemy machineguns on hills, 20 millimeter bursts, tanks below, and nine comrades killed around him. He says he carried three men to safety amid the slaughter.
The scene shows infantry in green fatigues with red star emblems battling American tanks. After each loss another tank rises, while exhausted soldiers retreat from rice paddies. A medic calls a shell shocked GI and artillery dust coats the grimy streets as a Jeep races by with a wounded comrade.
A frontline scene shows wounded soldiers and civilians as North Korean troops press the breach. Journalists observe a chaotic command post packing supplies for withdrawal while fighters await reinforcements, seeking truth about the operation amid field reports and exhausted ranks.
In Korea near the Kum River the North Korean drive, aided by about 80 tanks described as Russian made 60 ton monsters, forced American defenders back as air forces claimed 65 enemy tanks knocked out the previous day in the broader offensive.
Front line dispatches from July 11 indicate 18 American soldiers were bound and murdered by North Korean forces during a major offensive. Reports describe binding methods, head and throat wounds, and rapid allied movements as tanks and infantry unleashed a large push toward Kum River defenses near Taejon.
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Millard Tydings said several other UN members will contribute ground forces to aid US troops in Korea, joining previously disclosed land and air support. He noted decisions on Formosa troop offers and the use of reserves remain unsettled, with uncertainties about broader international strains.
A dispatch from the South Korea front recounts the Lost Battalion’s ordeal near Suwon. Lt James L Glawson and 30 comrades endured 15 to 1 odds, ran seven miles under fire, and faced scarce ammunition and harsh conditions while holding out against Communist forces.
Lt. Joe M. O Grady, Amarillo aviator, flew the first whole blood shipment to a Korea war depot to aid American troops. Accompanied by the 406th Medical General Laboratory, he is married to Faye Nicklaus and lives in Misawa Japan with four children Patsy Nick Mike and Kathy. He trained at Luke Field and served as a WWII instructor before posting to the Far East two and a half years ago.
Reports from Hong Kong on July 11 claim Chinese Communists in Kwangtung Province are drafting 100000 former Nationalist troops into the Red army. The Reds allegedly anticipate a third world war and are mobilizing for conflict.
Paris July 11 Rene Pleven of the Union of Resistance Party was confirmed as France's new premier by a strong majority. The official tally stood 373 for Pleven and 186 against.
Weather summary notes high of 89 today with a low of 65, and 90 tomorrow. West Texas partly cloudy with isolated showers mainly afternoon or evening. Mexico partly cloudy with some thunderstorms and increasing cloudiness tonight and tomorrow. No significant precipitation expected elsewhere.
In Chicago on July 11 Ralph Kiner of the Pirates hit a ninth inning homer to tie the All Star game at 3-3 with Art Houtteman of the Tigers on the mound for the American League. Vic Raschi and Robin Roberts started for the NL and AL respectively with Lemmon and Newcombe relieving.
In a mixed narrative of repeated at bats, fielding and catches, players such as Robinson Slaughter Evers Berra Sauer Doerr and Williams appear across three innings with runs and hits noted. The text details outs and defensive plays including Slaughter and Cass Michaels in late frame action and ends with Don W be pitching for the Nationals and Dropo’s drive bounced.
James Campbell Chapman aged 36 chief pharmacist at Methodist Hospital Dallas died at a Waxahachie hospital Sunday night from injuries suffered Friday in an automobile accident.
Jacob Malik, head Soviet UN delegate, cancelled home travel amid signals Moscow may seek a peace move in Korea. Britain said its Moscow ambassador held a second talk with Deputy Foreign Minister Gromyko on a peaceful settlement, with no outcome yet reported.
George Ochoa, sought for the Laredo hotel murders of two men on July 31 last year, was arrested in Mexicali by Mexicali police at a hotel. FBI Agent Weeks announced the arrest after months of cooperation with Mexican officials. Indictments were issued in Laredo on October 19 1949 and a complaint was filed August 16 1949 for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Police cite possible jealousy as a motive.
The US casualty total in the Korean campaign stood at 366 as of 6 PM yesterday, an increase of 117 from three days earlier. Gen. Douglas MacArthur reported 27 killed in action, 94 wounded, and 245 missing in his afternoon communique.
A field headquarters spokesman said tanks roared from dawn fog and crushed US machinegun units as Communist pressure spread along the front between Chonet and Chochiwon, 26 air miles north of Taejon. He described the battle as fluid while reports from Tokyo noted NK refugees fleeing Chochiwon.
Last night showers added trace moisture at Amarillo Air Terminal ten miles east of Amarillo. Forecast calls for party cloud skies in Amarillo and vicinity tonight and tomorrow with mild temperatures. Rain totals include Borger 0.21 and Vega 0.04 inches, Amarillo weekly total 1.23 inches ending 6:30 this morning with other area amounts listed.
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