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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1950
Page
1
The article reports Republican attacks linking the Korean crisis to Democratic foreign policy during the campaign period. It notes Truman's isolationism charge, Dewey and other GOP leaders blaming administration policy, and varying expectations among voters about the election outcome.
Texas faces a calm primary with 74 Republican candidates for state and federal offices. GOP leaders see limited wins but hope a 1952 presidential-year surge may lift some Texans into office. Ralph W. Currie challenges Gov. Allan Shivers in Dallas.
Jubilant UT students crowd dorms after a Longhorns win and Ben Tompkins urges continued spirit. AP poll places Texas fifth behind Army Ohio State Oklahoma and Kentucky while SMU drops from No 1 after a 23-20 loss.
In Amarillo the Panhandle congressional contest between Republican Ben Guill and Democrat Walter Rogers ended with radio appeals and a polling drive. The Amarillo Globe News predicted about 28 000 voters would cast ballots to decide if Guill retains the seat won in a May special election, marking a rare Republican win in two decades.
Austin voters approve a $20 million building program in a citywide ballot. The item passes amid district debates over school facilities and infrastructure spending, with officials promising phased implementation and oversight.
Tony Vallone testified that his father Vincent Vallone was involved with gambling and rackets, and that Carlino confessed to killing Vallone on orders from Mafia kingpin Peter Duca. Texas Ranger Klevenhagen related the alleged confession after hours of questioning.
The Community Chest total reached 181500 on Monday, close to the 182663 goal to fund twelve welfare groups. Campaign Director Tom Miller urged last minute pledge signings and pledged pickup for unreported donations, praising Post Office staff for 842. Oliver Bruck chaired the postal drive with support from Postmaster Bob Phinney.
Austin residents approved a 20 million dollar city and public school building program with a 3 to 1 school majority on eight bond issues. Total ballots 7 790, light turnout. Airport, library had strongest opposition. several wards approved all propositions. City and school officials plan to issue bonds within five years.
General Douglas MacArthur informed the United Nations that Chinese Communist troops are fighting UN forces in Korea. The US called for a Security Council meeting to consider the crisis, with discussions focusing on withholding aid and possible cease-fire proposals.
Deputy Premier Nikolai Bulganin hailed China as a mighty peace seeking people in a Bolshoi Theatre speech marking the 33rd anniversary of the Soviet Revolution. He warned American ruling circles and asserted the Soviet people would defend their motherland with arms if needed. He said the United States deployed its Far East forces and other UN troops to Korea, contributing to Korean setbacks.
Senator Walter F. George of Georgia said Congress may be recalled Tuesday or Wednesday as the Korean war threatens broader conflict with China. He expects President Truman to reconvene Congress soon, aside from election timing, to address urgent foreign crisis.
U S officials picture a cautious shift in stance on Chinese intervention in Korea. A UN resolution is pursued to halt Chinese aid to North Korea without labeling Peiping as aggressor. Knowland's proposal to use Chinese Nationalists is rejected. White House declines comment while Truman votes. Diplomatic efforts focus on extending June 25 UN restraints. Dewey and Willkie supporters attack the policy as tragic missed opportunities.
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