13 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1950
Page
1
Westbrook Pegler argues Roosevelt provoked a hidden war with Soviet Russia by recognizing Stalin and misusing American lives and resources. He warns of Koreans Chinese and Orientals as instrumental foes and predicts growing anti American sentiment abroad and at home.
New York officials report a tougher mental test reduced passing applicants to 49 of 591 examined from July 3 to 10. The average recruit age was 19 to 20, with 51 percent failing. Army officers call the test difficult and say it may ease if Korea fighting escalates.
Mayor John E. Coon assured Monroe residents that the city jail conditions will be remedied at once. He announced an upcoming remodeling effort including painting and the installation of new beds and mattresses.
General MacArthur’s headquarters announced American losses in Korea to date as 42 killed 190 wounded and 256 missing. The release said enemy reports exaggerate casualties and defended press freedom in reporting war events.
A Soo line special carrying 225 eastern hardware buyers and wives to Banff collided with a backing freight near Paynesville Minnesota. About four feet of the freight locomotive remained on the main line and the passenger train at 45 mph derailed. Forty were injured mostly lightly with no hospitalizations. several livestock cars were damaged and some cattle hogs and sheep killed.
Pyongyang radio reports the north Korean government will observe the Geneva convention for prisoners of war Foreign Minister Pak Hong Yong sent a message to UN chief Trygve Lie agreeing to humane treatment General MacArthur had warned Red leaders would be held responsible for barbarity and murder after reports 18 American GIs were slain.
Washington officials urge speeding U S deliveries of guns tanks and equipment to western Europe. Officials warn of a long costly Korea conflict and debate boosting production to prevent diverting arms from Europe. Strong sentiment favors increasing shipments beyond the current 1 billion value to reinforce Atlantic Pact defenses.
Washington July 13 chairman George of the senate finance committee said there is no prospect of raising federal taxes this session even as the Korean war worsens. He announced the suspension of work on the 1.01 billion excise tax cut bill and noted possible action later. Military leaders asked for a 1.9 million increase for National Guard, with decisions deferred pending Truman's request for broader defense funding.
Ninety of 210 South Korean assembly members are unaccounted for after the North Korean push into Seoul. Some are believed trapped. others may have defected or fled. About 80 are touring the countryside to inform citizens about U.S. and U.N. aid. An emergency 10‑member committee runs assembly affairs from abroad.
President Truman orders the United Nations flag to fly with allied nations in Korea, creating a clash with U S flag precedence. MacArthur faces whether to place the U N banner above or below the stars and stripes, amid objections and potential charges of imperialism. The U N pennant arrived in Tokyo with Col Collins and Vandenberg.
The House, 327 to 14, approved a bill giving 11 federal agency heads power to fire employees deemed security risks with no appeal. About 800,000 workers could be affected. reviews limited to the agency head or their appointee. Extension to more agencies possible by executive designation.
Washington reports an estimated 800 Russian naval craft near the Korean conflict zone, including 70 to 80 submarines with about a third possibly XXI Snorkels. Observers doubt a balanced force, noting many small craft and no aircraft carriers. The risk of landing craft for amphibious use worries U.S. planners.
Washington July 13 Congress urged use of atomic weapons against North Korea and called up the National Guard amid growing alarm over the Korean crisis. Rep. Bentsen proposed a one week ultimatum to the Communists and a list of principal cities for atomic attack if they refuse. Senator Lyndon Johnson urged activating over 800000 guardsmen to stiffen the fight.
In San Francisco on July 13, MATS officials announced the Pacific airlift to Japan and Korea is underway. Four engined planes deliver military personnel and material, some chartered from commercial lines, with Trans Atlantic reductions to spare aircraft for this Pacific operation.
Nearly 50 B 29 superfortresses dropped 500 tons of bombs on a key North Korean railroad center north of the 38th parallel. The mission launched mass precision bombing by two groups from Far Eastern bases led by Major General Emmett O’Donnell. The raid used radar for sighting through thick mist and returned without opposition.
Detroit July 13 A series of supplier strikes and a tightening steel supply threaten the auto boom. Ford M o tor Co reports temporary overtime cuts and plant adjustments while Budd Co and Borg Warner strikes ripple through the industry. Warner strike endangers Kaiser Frazer Willys Overland and others, with Ford reducing overtime and curtailing days at Metuchen and St Louis plants.
Draftees in the Fourth Army area will be processed at nine induction centers in Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma and Texas. Centers will be in Little Rock New Orleans Shreveport Oklahoma City Amarillo Dallas El Paso Houston and San Antonio. After processing they will be sent to reception centers.
A 16 member U S military mission arrived in Manila to survey Philippines security needs. Maj Gen Graves B Erskine retired commander of the first Marine Division heads the group assisted by John F Melby special assistant to Dean Rusk in charge of Far Eastern affairs.
In Longview Washington two young girls Linda Ray eleven and Jeannette McCoy seven were fatally wounded by a shotgun blast in a one room Doble cabin. Marty Doble seventeen uncle to one victim confessed he fired the gun while attempting to shoot a crow. the weapon slipped and discharged.
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