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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1950
Page
1
Washington, Aug 4. The air force announced no immediate plan to call up air national guard units. A spokesman reiterated policy after reports that some guard units faced imminent activation. The service has recalled limited organized air reserve units and some individual specialists for duty.
Nashville Aug. 4. Governor Gordon Browning leads in the Tennessee primary with incomplete returns but Shelby County shows growing support, indicating his victory over State Senator Chester Allen.
Fredericksburg Texas ad features Vida S Moellering recommending Baker’s Hair Tonic for dandruff and itchy scalp. It also promotes Baker’s Shampoo Lathernist and promises a money back guarantee at local drug stores and beauty shops.
The United States weather map predicts fair conditions across much of the country tonight with only widely scattered showers and thunderstorms in the Great Plains and Rockies. Temperatures will rise slightly in the Midwest and Great Lakes region with little change elsewhere.
South Korean police report about 3,000,000 refugees fleeing war fronts. Officials estimate 2,000,000 are helpless, with women and children abandoning their homes in the crisis period and seeking care amid the conflict.
Volunteer firemen fought a blaze at the City Furniture store in Fredericksburg for over two hours before gaining control. Damage was estimated at 20000 dollars.
Rep. Gathings of Arkansas, a member of the House agriculture committee, said the war likely prompts an increase in the nation's cotton acreage next year rather than a reduction. He noted strong prospects for higher planted areas.
W Averell Harriman special assistant on foreign affairs flew to Tokyo for talks with General MacArthur. Harriman expected back in Washington next Wednesday. He was accompanied by General Lauriz Norstad and Major General Frank B Lowe.
The foundation of policy shows Prime Minister TM Wee backing UN action in Korea. The parliamentary debate featured Nehru defending support for UN action against aggression in Korea.
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