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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1950
Page
1
U S troops push toward Taejon as North Korean forces stall near Seoul. Reports say Suwon airfield remains in South Korean hands while American units head north from Taejon and encampments burn. Analysts cite confusion and language gaps in Korean defense.
Secretary of State policy adviser John Foster Dulles said Communist aims include extending control into Korea to threaten Japan and create a foothold for influence in Asia. He warned UN members must act to hinder aggression or risk wider war and a dangerous shift in global power.
A Charleston special committee urges creation of a Kanawha and Elk River watershed sanitary district covering Gauley Bridge to Nitro and Clendenin to Charleston. The plan aims to finance a $10.5 million sewage system by revenue bonds, with charges two to four times current water bills, and considers integrating the West Virginia Water Service Company assets into the district.
Eighteen loaded gondola cars of a Norfolk and Western coal tram derailed Saturday night at Coal Grove Ohio blocking mainline tracks both directions. A yard spokesman reported no injuries and said the train from Williamson West Virginia to Portsmouth toppled cars tore up the roadbed and spilled coal.
Sunday brings partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Highs expected in the 80s.
The Government urged the AFL Switchmen's Union to halt its strike this Saturday citing critical developments in Korea. Union leader C. E. McDaniels said a reply would come Sunday after a 40 hour week committee meeting with President Arthur J. Glover in Chicago. National Mediation Board chair John Thad Scott Jr. asked a prompt restoration of full service in the national interest.
Senator Cain proposes drafting selected volunteers from Japan China and the Philippines to aid the Korea and Asia anti commu nist drive. Congress approved enlisting a limited group of aliens and President Truman signed a bill permitting up to 2500 qualified unmarried aliens ages 18 to 25 to enlist with citizenship eligibility after five years service.
Reports from Tokyo and Washington describe Allied airlift to Korea, with troops moving from Japan toward Suwon as U N forces push north. The Juneau Shells Red positions while B29 bombers target Seoul railyards and bridges over the Han River, with some success noted. Moscow labels the war as started by the U N and the U N plans a coordinating echelon to handle aid for Korea.
Mrs. Mary Obugene of Calloway Heights was arrested by state police at 1 50 p m on murder charges in Raleigh County. She allegedly used a shotgun to kill her husband Joseph Obugene age 34, and was jailed to await arraignment Monday. Services for the deceased are set for 2 p m Monday at Calfee Chapel with burial at Sunset Cemetery. Obugene, who came to America from Serbia in 1912, worked for New River Company of Stamford and leaves three sons John Paul Edward and a daughter Inez. The body will stay at Calfee Funeral Home until p m today then return to the residence.
Raleigh Register will not publish Tuesday after noon due to the Fourth of July holiday. Subscribers will still receive the news report via the Beckley Post-Merald delivery Tuesday morning.
The nation began the Independence Day travel period with 75 highway fatalities by Friday evening and 13 drownings plus 12 other accidental deaths. The National Safety Council warned of 385 more deaths expected by Tuesday midnight if precautions aren’t taken, noting fireworks accidents had eased this year.
Senator Martin urged the Navy to reconsider replacing coal with oil at the Philadelphia Naval Base to protect American mining and railroad jobs. He cited oil imports displacing miners and transport workers, warning of unemployment and tax losses offsetting any savings. A parallel report notes a giant American airlift forming to support Korea, with Hawaii based flying boats expanding Pacific flights and Marine Corps units training for rapid deployment.
Sol N. Steffan took office Saturday as governor of Rotary District 273 in West Virginia. He will supervise 57 Rotary clubs across the district, one of two Rotary districts in the state.
President Truman enjoys a tranquil weekend voyage aboard the destroyer USS William M. Wood as reports from Moscow and Korea loom. He lounges on deck with daughter Margaret and staff, while teletype gear and escort ships monitor for any emergencies.
In heavy rain shields, U S planes guided by radar attacked North Korean forces along the Han River front south of Seoul. The Air Force reported good results bombing bridges, rail yards, and flak positions while three temporary wooden crossings appeared under construction. Twenty-third Air Force losses totaled 12 aircraft since operations began, including a C-54 crash near Pusan with 23 fatalities. Leaflet drops urged calm and resistance to the North.
The first Democratic statewide primary challenge developed as Hiram Phillips filed for state treasurer to oppose incumbent William H. Ansel, who was appointed to the office. Phillips runs with Sprigg Grove as his base, while Ansel hails from Springfield Hampshire County.
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