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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1950

Page

7

Sicilian bandit Salvatore Giuliano felled by police fire

Salvatore Giuliano the Sicilian Robin Hood was killed in a heavy gun battle near Castelvetrano after police surrounded a house. Colonel Ugo Luca led the operation and Giuliano, 27, was shot as he hid with his gun drawn. Giovanni Scelba promoted Luca to general in Rome as Giuliano faced trial in absentia for the May Day massacre.

Palermo Sicily Salvatore Giuliano Robin Hood Giuliano Ugo Luca Luca Castelvetrano Rome Mario Scelba

UT Thespians Stage The Corn Is Green Top Notch

University of Texas drama department presents The Corn Is Green by Emlyn Williams directed by James Moir. Lead trio Mildred Barnes Jane Boulter and Ben Hooker deliver standout performances with Barnes especially praised for precision and authority. The play runs through Friday at 8 p m in Hogg Auditorium with Ralph McCormic set design and Mrs Hubert Nolen costumes.

Drama Department University of Texas Emlyn Williams James Moir Williams Mildred Barnes Ben Hooker Jane Boulter Miss Boulter Miss Barnes Hooker Robert Smonds Betty Read Valgene Axelrad Ann Butler Dick Russell Gamile Hassen Jac Farmer Charles Myler Ed Chavez Gene Wells Marvin Landrum Russell Miss Hassen Miss Read Symonds Wales Oxford Ralph McCormic Hubert Nolen Hogg Auditorium

Plane-Loaded Carrier Sicily Sets Sail on Unannounced Mission

The escort carrier Sicily left San Diego Harbor Tuesday with its decks packed with combat planes. Naval officials declined to confirm links to the Korean War crisis. Nearby carriers Philippine Sea and Boxer were at North Island and expected to depart within days.

San Diego North Island Seoul Navy Charles T. Joy Far East

Red Tanks Smash US Outpost in Korean War Action

Red tank columns and infantry clashed south of Suwon and near Osan as US outpost units retreated after heavy bombardment. North Korean reports claimed cruiser sinkings, while US officials dismissed them as propaganda.

Kalischer Pyongyang Red Radio South Korea Suwon Sign Sung Mo Osan Wongju Inchon Seoul Sojong United States MacArthur Osand Han River Chinnampo Airc

Flood Drowns Two In Mexico City Area

In Mexico City area a flash flood after heavy rains on Tuesday night drowned at least two people, left many injured, and caused a baby to be born amid the floods, according to the Red Cross.

Mexico City The Red Cross

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