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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1950
Page
2
President Truman drafted emergency messages to Congress and the nation outlining Korea crisis steps. He will address the nation Wednesday and seek 5 to 6 billion dollars in defense funds and higher manpower limits.
HARTSDALE N Y July 17 General Evangeline Booth 84 known as the White Angel died at her home after a year long illness. Daughter of General William Booth founder of the Salvation Army she led American Salvation Army for three decades and served as international commander from 1934 until retirement in 1939. She began her work in London and once faced taunts from street toughs who later became her bodyguard.
New York July 17 An American born engineer Julius Rosenberg aged 32 was arrested and accused by the FBI of recruiting for a Soviet funded atom bomb spy ring. He recruited David Greenglass and others while linked to Pitt Engine Products Inc. and was held on espionage charges with a $100000 bail.
A clipped wartime column reflects on Bermuda Board of Health cautions about new drugs and war anxieties. It hints at military reserve interpreters, environmental concerns, and soldiers’ thoughts during conflict, mentioning pages 8 and 9 for related notes.
The Senate investigation committee labeled McCarthy’s charges frauds and a hoax and urged Truman to create a bipartisan loyalty and security panel. The report cites reliance on gossip and distortion, defending State Department officials and warning of danger to Korea and Berlin if the fraud succeeds.
The Austin Police Association unanimously supports a petition by the Austin Firefighters Association calling for higher salaries for police and fire personnel. After a meeting in the 126th District Courtroom, members discussed petitions and recruitment to circulate among voters starting Tuesday, aiming for 2000 signatures to force council action or a public vote.
A three year old boy, Jerry Pierson of 1616 Holly Street, was critically hurt when struck by a car in front of his home early Monday night. Pedro Rivera of 404 Pleasant Valley Road drove the car and rushed the boy to Brackenridge Hospital. He suffered a skull injury as officers Patrolmen H Helf, Jesse Jones and E S Carrigan investigated.
The Weather Bureau predicts more windy weather today with possible scattered afternoon showers. Despite wind and rain, temperatures will reach the mid nineties, while Monday's high was 93 degrees.
A qualified informant said Britain may send troops to aid American GIs in Korea. The five Brussels Pact powers Britain France the Netherlands Belgium and Luxembourg will hold a defense ministers meeting at Fontainebleau to consider UN Secretary General Lie's request for military aid. Attlee noted Britain already buffers Asia with Hong Kong and Malaya forces, while others stress Europe needs.
The Senate appropriations committee reversed course and approved 34.5 million dollars for President Truman's Point Four program to aid underdeveloped nations. The panel raised the global development funding from 10 million to 35 million, reserving 500 thousand. It also earmarked 26.9 million cash for Point Four projects and previously approved 5 million for the Institute of Inter-American Affairs and 2.6 million for technical and cultural activities.
Hollywood July 17 Ingrid Bergman in Rome and former husband Dr Peter Lindstrom discussed by telephone her wish to bring their daughter Pia 12 to Italy for the rest of the summer a source said on Monday
Stalin on Moscow radio urged seating Communist China on the UN Security Council as essential for Korea settlement and called for inclusion of Korean representatives. He tied peace to the Big Five and opposed US and UN demands that North Korea end its invasion first. Nehru urged a localized settlement and reiterated calls for China’s seating and Russia's return to the council.
The House approved the Hobbs Bill 326 to 15 to jail criminal and subversive aliens awaiting deportation. Critics say the measure is unconstitutional though supporters argue it targets prostitutes, narcotics dealers, subversives, or those jailed over a year and a day. The bill aims to stop nationals from remaining while seeking new admission and to prevent further crimes after deportation orders.
Judge E A Camp of Rockdale was seriously injured when his car collided with another vehicle at a signal crossing in Hearne. Mr and Mrs L W Beard and their two daughters sustained minor injuries in the crash.
United States and South Korean forces hold lines north and west of Taejon as North Korean advances push toward the city. MacArthur reports little enemy activity but notes heavy fighting around the Kum River and a large enemy buildup in the Kongju area.
The final 1950 preliminary census count places Texas at 7,677,060, a gain of 1,262,236 since 1940. Houston's population reaches 593,600 and Harris County 801,169, with the state projected to gain one or two U.S. House seats after redistricting.
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