American Battalion Trapped By Invading Korean Advance
North Korean forces pushed south and captured Chonan as American and South Korean troops withdrew. General MacArthur reported heavy enemy armor moving toward Taejon and Pusan while American air and naval units harassed tanks and convoys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Taegu
Taejon
MacArthur
Seoul
Chonan
Pyongtaek
Ansong
Songhwan
Balk
Tokyo
Pusan
Taegun
Kum
Boyle Urges Senators to Be Present for FEPC Vote
Democratic National Chairman William M. Boyle Jr urged party officials to press senators to attend a Senate test vote next Wednesday on a compulsory Fair Employment Practices Commission bill. He predicted a debate gag could be blocked if all Democrats supporting the President are present and Republicans cooperate. However, only a slim majority then backed the measure, with a May 19 test showing 96 senators would still fall one vote short of cloture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William M. Boyle, Jr
Senate
Boyle
FEPC
Soviet attack targets Trygve Lie in UN leadership debate
The Gazette harshly attacks Trygve Lie accusing him of abandoning principles for a possible re election. It cites his Moscow peace mission as a maneuver and claims he aids Truman and Acheson to weaken the UN amid American influence. The piece notes U N staffing and US intelligence presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Council
Russia
China
United States
Britain
France
Lie
Gazette
Union of Soviet Writers
Lev Oshanin
Trygve Lie
Konstantin Simonov
Oshanin
Moscow
Pen
Far East
Truman
Secretary
Acheson
Pietro Nenni
Tax Cut Delay Seen In Senate Comment On Draft Impact
Sen. Millikin argues Korean war developments may halt tax legislation and declines to estimate how the draft bill would affect the pending tax cut bill. The House plan would cut excises on furs jewelry movie tickets cosmetics and luggage by 1.01 billion while offsetting losses with higher corporate taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Millikin
R-Cole
GOP
Senate Finance Committee
Oil field mishap claims life near Aztec
P Marvin Wilson 21 was killed in a drilling rig accident today twelve miles northwest of Aztec New Mexico. Wilson's home was Wichita Falls and the body was to be transported there by ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aztec
N.M
Marvin Wilson
Wilson
Wichita Falls
Briton on tour notes US trade potential and dollar pricing
The British embassy official in Washington visits the South Plains observing local industry and agriculture. He suggests prices in dollars and cents, cites UK exports like Scotch whiskey and textiles, and aims to bridge dollar gaps via ECA. He travels on to Salt Lake City and San Francisco after Lubbock engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
E. Atherton
Washington
H. P. Murray
Texas A.&m
H. J. Gray
Board of Trade
United Kingdom
Murray
Washington, D. C
South Plains
United States
China
England
Gray
W. N. Williamson
Extension Service
Texas Technological College
Williamson
Harvard University
Atherton
Texas A. & M. College System
Lubbock Municipal
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
New York
MacArthur Fired Divisions Sways Korea Crisis Talks
INS report notes MacArthur’s dismissal as 3 combat divisions were relieved while diplomats debated Russia’s Korea role. Truman met with Acheson before the MacArthur move as Moscow eyes peace feelers amid questions on Kremlin intentions and Western responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiang Ka
United States
INS
Truman
Europe
Russia
HST
Acheson
MacArthur
Moscow
Andrei Gromyko
Sir David
Korea
Kremlin
London
Gromyko
Kelly
Britain
British Foreign Office
State Department
Lubbock Liquor Vote Faces Potential July Ballot
After seven weeks of petition review filed Jan 17 by Stanley Sylak, the liquor question could reach a court decision by August if orders are entered Monday. Officials estimate 25,000 voters may be eligible as Lubbock remains a 40 year dry town. Wet forces seek court appointed supervisors to watch the election and report irregularities to a coming grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Sylak
Lubbock
Air Force planes in Colorado fly on two rescue missions
Air Force crews from Lowry Air Force Base conducted two rescue operations in the Rocky Mountain region. An SA-16 searched from Sheridan Wyoming to Rapid City South Dakota for a missing civilian pilot and aircraft. A C-47 ferried two injured Fort Warren Wyoming men to Fitzsimmons General Hospital in Denver after a truck collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Lowry Air Force Base
Rocky Mountain
Sheridan
Wyo
Rapid City
Raton
N. M
Fort Warren
Fitzsimmons General’ Hospital
Prison Plot Fails as Governor Survives Kidnapping Attempt
Governor Williams escaped harm when Stearns and Hyatt seized him with a knife and a heavy potato masher during a prison incident at Marquette. Trooper Kerr fired twice, wounding Hyatt lightly while guards restrained the mutineers. The governor praised his bodyguard Corporal Kerr and the prison guards for preventing a riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearns
Hyatt
Kerr
Jack
Williams
Pascoe
George Kerr
Marquette
Texas Methodist Missionary Among Six Missing In Korea
The six Methodist missionaries near the 38th parallel in Korea remain missing two weeks after the Communist invasion. Dr. Thoburn T. Baumbaugh said the six, the only unevacuated missionaries, are presumed trapped behind North Korean lines. The missing include Rev. Dr. A Kris Jensen of New Cumberland Pennsylvania Dr Ernst Kisch a Viennese physician Rev Lawrence Zellers of Texas nurse Helen Rosser and two Misses Bertha Smith and Neldyer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
38Th Parallel
Korea
South Korea
Thoburn T. Baumbaugh
Methodist Board of Foreign Missions
Japan
Philippines
A. Kris Jensen
New Cumberland
Ernst Kisch
Austria
Lawrence Zellers
Texas
Helen Rosser
Bertha Smith and
Neldyer
Handshake Hazard in Fremont Leaves Man with Fractured Leg
Glen Bouton of Hastings archit ect was shaken on the street and sustained a fractured leg after turning to greet an acquaintance. Oak wilt disease spreads via natural root grafts. A C-47 delivered Cpl John A Mazeriello and Pfc Joe W Burce to Fitzsimmons while driving duties rotated between Fort Warren and Lubbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Neb
Glen Bouton
Hastings
Bouton
Cpl
John A. Mazeriello
Staten Island
Pfe
Joe W. Burce
Fitzsimmons
Fort Warren
Lubbock
Cotton crop prospects in West Texas exceed average
Clapp reports vast plantings across the South Plains though drought and late rains delayed sowing. Bailey, Cochran, Hockley, and Lamb counties show large reductions below allotments while Lubbock tops planted acreage. If rains hold and weather cooperates, irrigated land could yield about 1 bale per acre and unirrigated 0.25, with total crop potentially near 1,250,000 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapp
Lubbock
Bailey
Cochran
Hockley
Lamb
South Plains
Lambs
Caprock
Dawson
Terry
Lynn
Lubbock County
Dawson County
Borden
Briscoe
Castro
Crosby
Deaf Smith
Floyd
Gaines
Garza
Hale
Palmer
Swisher Terry
Yoakum
Truman to Stay at Blair House Over Weekend
The White House announced that President Truman will remain at Blair House, his official residence, through the weekend and stay fully informed on the Korea situation. Spokesmen do not expect any presidential announcements over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HST
Washington
INS
White House
Truman
Blair House
Korea
Executive Branch
Liquor Raid Conducted After Construction Completion
Deputy Sheriff Frank Mitchell and four liquor board inspectors Fred Weatherford L W Smith A O Allen Major Harper served a search and seizure warrant at the site after building work finished. They had been watching the place since excavation and raided on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock County
State Liquor Control Board
Fred Weatherford
The
Liquor Control Board
Page One
Frank Mitchell
Liquor Board
L. W. Smith
A. O. Allen
Major Harper
Army Seizes Rock Island Over 8,000-Mmile System Strike
The Army seeks to run the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line amid a 1,500 switchmen strike demanding a 40 hour week with pay for 48. Union leaders refuse to return to work without government action. Picket lines form at Silvis as officials await a seizure decision and a judge orders the walkout be resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Rock Island
Silvis
Ill
John Curnan
Davenport
Iowa
Switchmen
Chicago
West
Midwest
Glover
National Railway Mediation Board
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
United States
AFL
Truman
Great Nosthern
Chicago Great Western
Denver Rio Grande
Western Pacific
Bill Okayed for Global Defense Aid and Defense Contracts
A bill authorizes $25 billion in cash for military, foreign aid and war related offices with an additional $1.4 billion in future defense contract authority. Senate panel left House allocations for the Atomic Energy Commission at $647.82 million cash and $300.15 million contract authority, below Truman’s requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free World
Senate
House
Atomic Energy Commission
Truman
Birth announcements from Lubbock families noted
Mr and Mrs PM Alvis lea Pit tents celebrate a son born weighing Tpomas ounces at West Texas hospital with father employed by Paul Graham company. Mr and Mrs CE Nash of Lubbock Route 3 announce a daughter born weighing 1 pounds at a pm Friday at home, father a farmer. Mr and Mrs A A Timmons Meatow Route L note a daughter born weighing pounds 14 ounces at 3308 ms Saturday at S Marya hospital, father a farmer. Mr and Mrs CT Marper Lubbock Route 3 celebrate a daughter weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces at 080 ms Saturday at S Marya hospital, father a farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PM Alvis
Lea Pittents
West Texas Hospital
The
Paul Graham Company
CE. Nash
Lubbock
A A. Timmons
S* Marya Hospital
Army Faces Draft Decision as 100000 Reserves Sought
As World War II intensifies, officers weigh using 100000 reserves to avoid a draft. Gen Douglas MacArthur’s required ground force is awaited, with Army expansion possible to 837000 under the current act. Air Force and Navy rely on enlistments. exemptions apply for veterans and dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas MacArthur
Army
Air Force
Navy
Truman
Ropes Youth Dies After Traffic Crash at Intersection
A Ropesville High junior, Hender son, died after a collision with O'Neal at Ave Q and Thirty-fourth. O'Neal faces negligent collision charges. injuries included a head wound and a severely lacerated arm. Funeral services set at Ropesville Methodist Church.
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Page One
Pear
O'Neal
Henderson
Ave. Q
Young O'Neal
Slaton Man
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Avalanche-Journal
Sun
Walton H. Walker
U. S. Eighth Army
North Korea
Quannah Parker
Jeanne Carmen
Jeanne
MacArthur Ges Post
Colorado
Texas Methodist
Lynn County
Hockley County
Buffalo
Art
Suly
Brownfield
Capitol Hill
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