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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1950

Page

2

Koreans Launch Successful Drive In Eastern Sector

North Korean forces pressed toward the Samgyu sector and crossed the south bank near the Chochiwon Taejon highway. The US 19th Regiment withdrew in good order after a two day stand at the bridge, inflicting heavy casualties on the Reds. Mustangs blocked tanks with air support as part of a stubborn retreat.

chiwon-Taejon Highway Taejon South Bank Samgyu Chochiwon-Taejon Highway Rec Broken Bridge MacArthur Associated Press Leif Erickson MacArthurs Erickson North Bank Chochiwon- Taejon

Rain cancels Soviet air show at Moscow’s Tushino

Weather stops the 32nd anniversary Soviet air force celebration at Tushino airport in Moscow with no date set for rescheduling. Vassili Stalin chief pilot and deputy commander discussed heavy-jet demonstrations and multi engine bomber flights. Pravda asserted Soviet air power will defend borders and deter warmongers, contrasting US plans. Premier Stalin ordered aviators to fly farther higher and faster as preparations continue in public statements.

Moscow Vassili Stalin Vassili Pravda Radio Moscow Soviet Monitor London Komsomolskaya Pravda Communist Organ For Soviet Youth Stalin

Party's Rank File Hold Wallace Fate

In SOUTH SALEM New York Henry A Wallace warned he will quit as Progressive party leader if rank and file reject his Korea policy. He backed U S and U N in the Korean war and split with the party's leadership who said foreign intervention worsens the conflict. Wallace urged the rank and file to consider the facts and said the outcome would reveal their stance.

South Salem N. Y Henry A. Wallace Progressive Party Rank and File Korea United States United Nations Wallace

Warm Texas Weather Bureau forecast for Central Texas

Weather bulletin notes warm windy conditions Monday and Tuesday with low nineties and scattered afternoon thundershowers. Forecasters mention cloudy to partly cloudy skies across East and West Texas, with minimal temperature changes in West Texas and notable events like a first quarter moon on July 22 and rainfall totals since January around 0.12 inches. Lake levels and local observations are listed for several Texas locations.

Weather Bureau Texas Ges Shanee Peeee Austin Mornday Endina Lake Buchanan Lake Travis Marshall Ford Coloives Sunrom Maritio Alveston Syene Corvus Atonie Paso Waco

MacArthur Praises Paper Restraint in War Coverage

General Douglas MacArthur praised the Chicago Sun-Times for voluntary self censorship during war. He sent a cable endorsing the paper as upholding responsible coverage in crisis. Sun-Times officials called his message a statement of censorship philosophy and noted their pledge to withhold troop movements and vessel details.

Chicago Douglas MacArthur Chicago Sun-Times Sun-Times MacArthur United States

Four Thugs Beat Rob Gas Station Operator in Austin

Ira Mason Sr. operator of a service station at 7205 North Lamar reported to police that four men beat him and robbed him late Saturday night. They forced him from his truck, drove to an area on the old Manor road, and stole $80 in cash plus about $320 in checks.

Austin Ira Mason Sr North Lamar Old Manor Road

Dallas Guard Heads for Two Weeks of Annual Training

Combat Command B of the 49th Armored Division Texas National Guard moved from its Dallas headquarters for two weeks of annual training at North Fort Hood. About 700 soldiers from Dallas and nearby cities are in the command.

Dallas Combat Command B 49Th Armored Division Texas National Guard North Fort Hood

Experience Counts Bob Long for District Attorney

Political advertisement urging voters to support Bob Long for the district attorney post highlighting experience as the key credential.

Bob Long PD. Pol

Five workers trapped by lead mine fire in Utah

Five workers were trapped Sunday by a fire in a lead mine at the Lark operations of US Smelting Refining and Mining Company in Lark Utah. The blaze origin and time began were undetermined as dense smoke hindered rescuers. Names tentatively identified include Horace Martin Seal Leland Nielson Gordon Meyerhofer Byron Thomas and Clyde Augustine.

Lark Utah US Smelting, Refining and Mining Company C. Page Manger Horace Martin Seal Leland Nielson Gordon Meyerhoffer Byron Thomas Clyde Augustine

One Killed In Dallas Automobile Collision

Gordon B. Leard aged 34 of Dallas died in a Sunday automobile collision in Dallas.

Dallas Gordon B. Leard

Deaths and Funerals In Texas Honor Jewel Lightfoot

Funeral services for Jewel P. Lightfoot a former Texas attorney general were held in Fort Worth with Masonic officials in Austin leading the rites. Lightfoot 77 long served in several high Masonic offices and died Friday after a long illness at his Fort Worth home. Pallbearers included Pat Neff and others from Waco Dallas Galveston and Houston.

Jewel P. Lightfoot Texas Fort Worth State Cemetery Austin Weed-Coviey Funeral Home Lightfoot Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Grand Loyal Arch Masonic Chapter Pat M Neff Waco Tom Bethel Greenville Co. A. Egbert Dallas Warren Merritt Galveston A. A. Ross Lockhart Horace Jackson Gatesville C. S. Woodward Arlington K. E. Gougler Houston

Gen Booth Condition Remains Unchanged

Gen Evan Geline Booth lies near death at her Hartsdale home with no change in condition Sunday as reports describe her health as critical and stable in the same period.

Gen. Booth Hartsdale N. Y Evangeline Booth

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