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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1950
Page
1
Westbrook Pegler argues that pressure groups guide movements and individuals become dupes. He recalls joining Friends of Democracy, its fundraising demands, and Rex Stout as a leading figure, contrasting past associations with current politics and calling for repudiation of former ties.
Senator Byrd urged caution on a tax cut that could deepen the deficit amid expected rises in military spending. The House’s 1.01 billion dollar excise tax reduction faces uncertain Senate reception as business groups warn higher corporate levies may curb investment. The National Association of Manufacturers argues no bill is better than the current measure.
West Los Angeles July 11. Walter Spiegler, 29, is held on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after posing as a Hollywood talent scout to enter two UCL A sorority houses. He delivered lectures on suffering to portray genuine emotion and beat several sisters with a belt to test pain registration. Police confronted him at a third sorority house.
Tokyo July 11 jets and bombardment reported a massive allied air push against North Korean supply lines south of Seoul. FEAF counts show dozens of tanks damaged or destroyed as B 26s and B 29s hammer bridges and railways near Chonan Pyongtaek and Suwon.
An American war correspondent reports from Korea on wounded U S soldiers and their grim frontline experiences. A 21 year old survivor describes his unit’s actions against North Korean tanks and the ferocity of battle, highlighting bazooka use and heavy casualties among the fighting men.
Senator Douglas proposes trimming the 34.69 billion dollar one package bill with amendments aimed at saving about 1 billion. He seeks cuts in personnel and travel, a 2 percent job reduction, and 300 million from rivers harbors roads and dams plus 75 million in subsidies. Debate and party positions unfold as lawmakers weigh the omnibus bill.
Philadelphia July 11. Wilfrid Whitehead was the victim of a $25,000 theft but only learned of the loss when police called him to recover the stolen securities. Emma Wilson found the papers at her home and detectives learned the culprit was Whitehead’s neighborhood playmates who had broken into his house.
Front line dispatches from an American base in South Korea recount the alleged execution of American soldiers by North Korean captors. Accounts describe bound prisoners slain by gunfire or strangulation with varying binding methods, with multiple sightings across recaptured front line areas and aid stations.
Two American correspondents were killed on the Korean warfront near an outpost as fighting raged. Ray Richards of Hearst papers and Ernie Peeler of Tokyo Stars and Stripes were reported missing after going forward to observe the first American round-the-clock bombing.
Tokyo July 11 General MacArthur commuted death sentences of seven Japanese army officers to life in prison at hard labor. The group includes three generals, two colonels, a captain and a lieutenant, all convicted for the 1945 killing of captured American airmen on Kyushu.
Washington July 11 Congress killed President Truman’s plan to form a department of health education and security by 249 to 71 vote passing a resolution vetoing the transfer of all agencies of the Federal Security Agency to the new department. Oscar Ewing led the FSA and was expected for a cabinet post. Senate action not required. House action ends the plan for now.
Washington reports 20,000 recruits to be produced by draft machinery with induction centers possibly opened. Maj. Gen. Hershey warns it may take 60 days to organize reactivated selective service and 3,600 draft boards will issue greetings. Officials foresee volunteers contributing and discuss up to 300,000 total draftees, with emphasis on 22 and 23 year olds.
A stoop-shouldered man nicknamed Shorty, identified as 31 year old James I. Robinson, is a leading suspect in the three year old Joyce Joan Shouse disappearance. Robinson was seen leaving a cafe with the girl. Police search the cafe neighborhood with sketches from witnesses. The missing girl's mother Florine Shouse faces charges of drunkenness and contributing to delinquency of a minor.
North Korean forces renewed a major advance on Kum river defenses near Chonul and Chochiwon aided by about 80 tanks. American units, amid heavy fighting, withdrew to prepared positions as Red troops pressed along the front. Reports from Tokyo and Washington noted tank losses, prisoner shootings, and continued efforts to stabilize the situation above the Kum river.
Pravda reports that Western powers ordered immediate formation of a 30,000 strong West German army to be mechanized with automatic weapons led by Hitlerite officers arriving in Bonn. The piece says alarms rise among Germans and notes a 25,000 man federal police plan rejected June 22 but now reconsidered after the Korean War.
Baton Rouge La July 11 Gov Earl K Long has signed act 537 and will act on about a dozen more from a record batch sent by the 1950 legislature. The body adjourned with a record number of bills and constitutional amendments awaiting action boosting potential totals to 561.
Washington says ten U S tanks were destroyed and two disabled in heavy fighting with North Korean forces. A spokesman noted no details on how the tanks were knocked out as dispatches from the front described 60 ton enemy tanks and a Red thrust that briefly pushed American troops from a position already won.
Louisiana has enough already examined 1-A men to meet the defense department quota for the first draft call. State Selective Director Brig. Gen. Raymond Hufft says a second examination remains a Washington question, with about 400 Louisianans to be inducted if approved. Some 420 plus passed pre induction tests. nearly 40,000 are 1-A but not examined. If no second examination, those men can be sent to induction centers promptly, with two weeks notice required before induction.
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