03 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 03, 1950
Page
1
Calgary mayor D. H. Mackay turned back a $1,500 pay raise and sent $750 to the city treasurer as part of the first month’s salary reduction. The move comes amid stalled civic wage talks and local financial strain.
Bob MacDonald the local junior golf champion plans to enter the Calgary Herald junior tournament in Edmonton this week and may pursue the Alberta junior title and Canadian junior at Saskatoon if he wins. The Herald winner could gain entry to the Alberta open amateur match, potentially giving MacDonald three events at Edmonton.
London reports Col. the Hon. John J Astor chair of the Times is cited by the Yorkshire Post as a potential governor general of Canada when Viscount Alexander leaves office next year. London dispatch notes Canadian interest in Astor along with other names such as Viscount Alexander again or Vincent Massey.
Police in Tokyo have arrested 59 finance ministry officials on charges of graft embezzlement and fraud. Amounts involved were estimated at 100 million yen about 280 thousand dollars.
U S and Australian air forces struck front line targets in Korea in a 25 minute strafing raid near a U S command post. A U S sergeant was wounded in the foot as tanks and troops clashed along the Han river. MacArthur said the North had made no serious progress that day despite heavy bombardment.
The United States warned Chiang Kai Shek's nationalist government on Formosa against dispatching troops to Korea. Washington urged consultation with Gen. Douglas MacArthur and noted plans for talks between Chiang and MacArthur. Officials feared Chinese Communist response if Chiang aids South Korea, while UN members favor naming MacArthur as supreme commander.
An Irishman and a Scotchman entered a hotel for refreshments and were asked to sign their names and nationalities. The Irishman sighed proudly and wrote Trish and proud of it while the Scotchman signed Scotch and fond of it.
In a Truman administration push tied to the Korean conflict, the president orders military aid to South Korea with U.N. sanction and dispatches a U.S. naval force to deter a Formosa invasion while strengthening Philippine defenses amid regional tensions.
Analysis outlines possible Soviet moves if Moscow seeks to pressure the Far East. Potential targets include Formosa Hong Kong Indo China and moves toward Singapore could force Western forces to redeploy from Korea and stretch Allied defenses.
German court to hear an indictment against Ilse Koch for incitement to murders and related crimes tied to Buchenwald. About 200 witnesses and 150 pages of evidence are readied as the 48 year old widow stands in custody at Aichach prison awaiting trial expected to last two months.
Ottawa officials said Canada could send additional aid to Korea, including up to four ships and aircraft carrier Magnificent if needed, without recalling parliament. Three destroyers bound for Pearl Harbor may not be diverted unless UN requests. Britain unlikely to send troops or aircraft without US request. focus on naval support and regional commitments.
Moscow reports indicate Pravda and other Soviet outlets depict growing indignation over U S Korea intervention. Protests spread through factories and offices as editors warn against Warmongering and urge unity against United States actions.
Ottawa officials say a blueprint exists to shift Canada to a wartime footing if a national emergency arises. The plan parallels World War Two controls including price and rent limits and material allocations. Defence readiness is outlined with 16 350 RCAF personnel noted and cabinet has reviewed potential actions if hostilities erupt.
Canadian readers faced a deadly week-end with 16 deaths and 14 violent incidents as highways and outings claimed lives. The report notes gun salutes in Ottawa and a mixture of sports events and leisure at resorts, reflecting a somber yet busy holiday mood.
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