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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1950
Page
5
Army officials told reporters the push to stabilize Korea will take time but will succeed. President Truman and General Bradley reviewed the crisis as Senators challenge defense spending and possible congressional funding boosts.
Audie Murphy earns the Oak Leaf Cluster Legion of Merit Bronze Star and multiple foreign and U S awards before turning 21. He is officially credited with killing capturing or wounding 240 German soldiers.
In Greenville on July 14 a rain soaked meeting to support keeping the baseball franchise drew fewer than 100 attendees. Supporters urged helping owner George Schepps to retain the team despite the washout conditions.
Manila July 14 with a special session in three days the debate over sending armed Filipinos to Korea spills across party lines Liberal and Nacionalista lawmakers oppose deployment calling it an invasion risk. Officials agree no regular troops can be supplied while Huk at home demand priority. Philippine Scouts and World War II veterans volunteer while President Quirino says arming them would be a privilege if the US provides weapons for about 31 000 Scouts who are eager to go.
The National Geographic Society states Mount Cotopaxi in Ecuador rises to 19 344 feet and is the world’s highest active volcano. This designation highlights Cotopaxi as a notable geological landmark on the global map.
Communist forces mounted a major assault on the Kum River front near Taejon, using uniforms and civilians to infiltrate American lines. American and South Korean troops fought back with tanks and planes, while the First Marine Division prepared to deploy from San Diego to Korea.
A conference of 140 Texas educators concluded that no basic changes to Gilmer-Aikin laws are needed immediately. The group, hosted by the Texas Association of School Administrators and the University of Texas, urged higher professional standards for teachers and discussed transportation and other system improvements. Joe C. Humphrey of Abilene led the committee reviewing next steps and noted defects to be addressed. The group said last year was the best year of school operation Texas has had.
Gen Evangeline Booth 84 retired Salvation Army head was critically ill at her Hartsdale New York home. A Salvation Army spokesman cited her physician saying death could come in days. Booth led the international group from 1934 until her 1939 retirement.
Meril Glen Moore 32 of Houston was killed when struck by an auto on US Highway 90 near Addicks while helping push a stalled truck driven by Ray C Spell 36 of Baytown who suffered a fractured skull and was hospitalized.
Political advertisement urging voters to support Bob Long in the district attorney race emphasizing experience and qualifications.
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