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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1950
Page
1
The House approves a one billion dollar excise tax package and sends it to the Senate amid a war time economy. Provisions include corporate tax boosts, higher rates for rich firms, and changes to withholding. Senate fate hinged on Korea War outcomes and political support.
Eyewitnesses in Fukuoka report a Suwon air raid by North Korean planes in Yak craft divisions manned by experienced Russian pilots. The attack damaged a US C 54 transport and airdrome facilities while South Korean forces and American troops prepared anti-tank guns near Suwon.
London dispatch reports the Soviet Union rejected the United States appeal to help end the Korean War and reaffirmed its non interference principle. Moscow blamed South Korea for the fighting, with limited reference to U.S. actions and troop withdrawals noted earlier.
Vandalism marred Coonskin Park after a large crowd dispersed. A wooden tower play structure and 101 board feet of lumber were stolen or damaged along Trail Road and the lake edge. Abe Cohen, Kanawha Game and Fish Assoc president, offered a $50 reward for arrests.
Kana-wha County Citizens Anti Air Pollution Committee prepares to act after a special sub committee meeting in the Morris Harvey College area. General Chairman Leonard Riggleman says the sub committee met at 7 30 p m to plan a technical survey of air pollution sources with participation from C O Snyder Noyes Smith Mullins S H Mullins E Soden Hopkins Zerbe and D M McIntyre. Local chemical industry officials indicate financing is possible while State Industrial Hygienist Paul Halley has conducted an initial survey and awaits committee direction.
Washington officials cautiously welcome Russia's note on Korea saying Moscow cannot interfere in Korean affairs and hope it prevents a broader war. White House and State Department declined comment while private sources see containment with no active entry into fighting.
Six movie figures were jailed immediately for contempt for refusing to tell Congress if they ever were Communists. Two others faced later sentencing as the House committee moved to drop similar actions against three atomic scientists and Philip Bart of The Daily Worker. The jailed group, handcuffed in pairs, were placed in a federal cell block with appeals pending. Maximum penalties included one year in jail and a $1000 fine for Ring Lardner Jr, Lester Cole, Albert Maltz, and Albert Bessie.
The Naval Ordnance Plant at Lowth Charleston will be offered to private manufacturers. JL N. Thomas and Charles BE Hooges of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce announced the plan after a Washington conference with officials. Two large machine shop units on the north side of FTS BN are available.
Navy officials said no definite plan for occupancy of two South Charleston units exists. The Navy has worked to place personnel in manufacturing installations halted since V-Day. President Thomas urged Charleston Chamber of Commerce to cooperate in this effort.
Chief Registrar I Raymon Young urged immediate action to register or correct voter records for the August 1 primary. He announced extended office hours from 8 34 p m to closing tonight and from 8 31 a m to 5 p m tomorrow at the voters registration office on 40 Kanawha Blvd E near Truslaw St.
Pittsburgh AFL milk drivers, salesmen, and dairy workers voted to accept a contract, ending a 21 day strike that halted milk deliveries to about 2.3 million residents in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania. Workers were expected to return to work the next day with deliveries resuming by Saturday.
General Douglas MacArthur returned from a bold flight to the Korean front where a North Korean fighter attempted to attack his unarmed transport. An incoming Mustang fighter drove off the attacker as MacArthur landed near Suwon air base. Later four Rasist troops were seen near the city during a conference with senior officers.
Communist Radio Berlin and ADN report Gen Douglas MacArthur fled southward after learning North Korean troops neared the American command at Suwon. A bomb hit the air field, another crashed nearby. a C34 and C-47 were damaged. MacArthur and his party continued toward Suwon, then returned amid more enemy aircraft.
Senate committee members voted to ask the Senate to reject the nomination of Acting Atomic Energy Chairman Sumner Pike for a new four year term. President Truman expressed amazement at the committee action. The panel then indicated it will recall the nomination for a Senate vote after next week’s legislative delay.
Washington June 29 The Senate plans a vote tomorrow on a 1 222 500 000 measure to arm non Communist nations including the South America area. Democratic Leader Lester Lucas of Illinois urged agreement on a voting schedule and Taft objected to a section allowing arms sales at fair value but amendments set payments at 10 percent of cost scrap value or market value whichever is greater. The bill as amended passed by voice vote.
The Senate approved a compromise bill authorizing a combat air force of 78 groups with limits for manpower and aircraft in the Air Force Army and reserve units. Final strength to be set by Congress through annual appropriations within those limits. House members had pressed for a 70-group force.
The president said the United States would not permit further aggression by Russia in the Far East and warned against atomic weapons or large troop deployments in Korea. He condemned premeditated Soviet action and stressed UN survival amid rising tensions with China and North Korea during a tense news conference.
An Air Force briefing outlines plans to reinforce Gen. Douglas MacArthur with up to 70 fighters and large bomber contingents. It lists 200 B-29 and B-40 bombers and 90 B-36 supers, plus high speed jets like the F-86 and F-80. The report notes multiple fighter groups and a goal of achieving rapid air superiority.
Chinese leaders charge the United States protects Formosa as aggression and a violation of the United Nations Charter. Mao Zedong and Chou En-lai denounce U S Seventh Fleet action as interference while Chiang Kai-shek’s Taiwan forces brace for future status changes.
A fragmentary note from a government meeting hints at efforts to increase support for United States military aid. Delegates from several departments discuss potential policy steps and immediate next actions amid unspecified regional tensions.
Fragmentary readable text shows Wallace rejecting Reds attitude amid Civil War era discourse. Key names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR but reference to Wallace and Reds indicates a political stance during the conflict.
A fragmented entry references a weather map and dining note on page 47. The garbled OCR hints at a forecast map and a dining feature tied to Charleston but lacks readable details or names to confirm specifics.
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