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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
3
OSKALOOSA Iowa June 28 Drew Pearson believes Russia will back down in the Korean situation and that the fighting will not lead to a general war.
Pearson addressed the centennial celebration in Oskaloosa praising the Herald. He called the Korean crisis the greatest since World War II and said Russians could be won over if they understood American aims. He also predicted President Truman would not seek re election on the Democratic ticket.
Hot central Texas with continued dry heat and high temps. Thursday mostly fair with isolated thundershowers in the northeast. West Texas expected partly cloudy skies and little temperature change. Heights reach near 97 degrees in parts. rainfall measured at 0 inches in the last 24 hours and 19. inches since January 1. River levels and lake readings noted with forecast data from Texas cities and forecasts for Austin and Houston.
MBS said commercial airlines in and out of Tokyo are under Army orders. An MBS reporter quoted an acquaintance who said reservations were directed by the military and all planes are being controlled.
General MacArthur makes his third Korea trip as North Korean advances push toward Suwon and Seoul. US air and naval forces bolster the South, with ground troops possible if the defense weakens. White House and field reports detail tank battles, air sorties, and refugee evacuations around Taejon and Suwon.
The article notes Russia charging the United States as aggressor in Korea and China. It describes United Nations Security Council actions adopted 7 to 1 on backing Republic of Korea, with Russia absent, and Moscow challenging the legality due to lack of Big Five unanimity.
The body of Jake M. Moore 74 an Austin resident was sent to Ennis for funeral and burial services held there. Randolph J Doc Merlo had Rosary services and St Marys Cathedral funeral with burial at Mt Calvary. John Flynn had funeral at St Marys Cathedral burial at Mt Calvary with Cook Funeral Home in charge.
Obituaries from multiple Texas towns report funeral services and burial for Marvin Ernest Williams in Taylor, Frank E. Zunker in New Braunfels, Darrell Wayne Kasper in Austin, and several others across Blanco, San Saba, Florence, Staples, Lampasas, and Lometa. Survivors include spouses, children, and extended relatives, with services conducted by local pastors and at area cemeteries.
Nine cars derailed from a west bound freight blocked the Chicago and Northwestern main line at DeKalb County village Cortland. No injuries. Cause undetermined. Main line to reopen morning. East bound City of Denver rerouted over Milwaukee tracks.
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