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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1950

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MacArthur Says Korea Situation Serious But Not Hopeless

General MacArthur in a Washington interview says the Korea crisis is serious and not hopeless. He cites unprecedented UN restrictions on limited pursuit of Chinese forces and air strikes in Manchuria as a major handicap while stressing the need for coordinated use of all three military arms in modern warfare.

Washington MacArthur Keres U. S. News and World Report Tokyo Uon Korea Truman Siberian Manchuria Canmnt Nists Reda China

Truman Seeks Massive Arms Fund To Boost Global War Capacity

President Truman urged Congress to approve a $16.8 billion quick buildup for Army Navy Air Force and a $4.05 billion atomic energy program to speed weapons stockpiles. He argued funds are needed for UN military action in Korea and to strengthen U S forces while preparing for future international crises. The message followed a White House briefing with lawmakers and teachers.

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Warm Spel Will Continue In San Antonio Weekend Forecast

Forecaster Oren Ruzington predicts a persistent warm spell in San Antonio through the weekend with no break in afternoon heat. Mercury may reach 82 degrees on Saturday, higher than Friday and Thursday, while Saturday morning is expected around 58 degrees. Southerly winds prevail as the pattern holds, and a separate notice references the Rereford Auction and a Caudle estate sale with about 250 Hewfords registered.

San Antonio Oren Ruzington B. Caudle

Casualty List Adds 323 US Korean War Casualties

The Defense Department reports 323 more American casualties from the Korean War. First report lists 193 missing in action, 4 wounded, and 27 injured in accidents, with 94 others noted as casualties in a later tally.

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Pyongyang Push Expands as Chinese Forces Strike North Korea

Allied units confront a multi pronged Chinese advance toward Pyongyang and Wonsan with a 300000 man force pouring through center and northeast Korea. UN troops withdraw to a new line while air power aims to blunt the assault. 1500 Chinese killed by night’s end as frontline tensions rise and MacArthur signaling cautious options.

Sunchon Pyongyang 7Th Division Hambhung Changjin Reservoir Siberian Frontier Red North Korea Pyongyang-Wonsan UN Piao Manchuria Marina Korea Trans-Peninsular Wonsan Ff Ing Re. Levine U. S Eighth Army

South American Postal Receipts Rise in Nov 1950

Postal officials reported November 1950 receipts at 413,025 compared with 247,759 in November 1949, a substantial rise. October receipts reached 413,089, showing higher totals than November. Dan Quill announced Friday details of the postal finances.

Post Raster Dan Quill

Jail for Browder in contempt charge case

Browder, longtime leading American columnist, was jailed after failing to post a $1560 bond on a contempt of Congress charge. He had been indicted earlier this week for refusing to answer questions before a Senate subcommittee probing Communist influence in government tied to Senator McCarthy.

Washington Browder Senate Sen McCarthy R-Wis

Sen Follows Father's Patter

New York December 1 1941 Alfred Bergdoll 20 son of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll notorious World War I draft evader arrested for failing to report for induction on November 9 1941. Edward Scheidt FBI special agent in charge said Bergdoll born in Nordhauen Germany claims derivative citizenship through his naturalized mother Beytha.

New York Alfred Bergdoll Grover Claveland Bergdol Edward Scheidt FBI Foffler Sale Young Bergdell Jetter Scheidt Bergdell Nordhaugen Germany Beytha

Tragic Family Suicide In Station Wagon Mystery

Mrs Margaret Thompson Oppenkeiner and her two children were found dead in a family station wagon from carbon monoxide poisoning. Police labeled the deaths suicide amid reports the mother and children recently suffered scarlet fever. The husband, William, discovered the scene.

Clewoor J. A Margaret Thompson Oppenkeiner William

Retail Trade Up in Southwest Region

Dun and Bradstreet reported weekly total retail dollar volume rose 1 to 5 percent from a year earlier. The southwest region showed an estimated gain of 2 to 6 percent, reflecting stronger sales in the period ending Wednesday.

New York Dun & Bradstreet Today Southwest

Flaming meteor sighting spans Alaska from Kodiak to Fairbanks

An unverified meteor flare was seen across an extensive Alaska arc from Kodiak to Fairbanks, reported by observers in Anchorage Seward Portage and Skwentna. Officials note consensus favors meteor but some accounts suggested other explanations.

Anchorage Alaska CPA

U S Ambassador Plans Trip Home From Moscow

U S ambassador to Russia Alan G Kirk will seek a vacation visit to America on Monday from Moscow. British ambassador Sir David K Kelly is also bound for departure, with notes of the likely route and timing.

U.S Moscow Dev L—Cinsi Alan G. Kirk U. S Russia America Sir David K Kelly Howe

Partial Warmth and Clouds Forecast This Weekend

A forecast notes partly cloudy and warm conditions Friday and Saturday with cloudy early Saturday morning. Southeasterly winds are expected and maximums around 82 Friday and near 58 Saturday with a high of 7 implied by typography. The day’s high reached 82 with a 52 degree low Friday morning.

Rentle Morterate South Tely

Desperate Measures Unlikely in Korea Says MacArthur Aid

General Willoughby reports 300000 Chinese forces in Korea and near Manchuria but calls the situation not yet critical for UN. He notes American divisions remain intact and prefers not to name atomic targets, while stressing readiness and avoiding panic.

Tokyo UNS I MacArthur Korea Red Ching Charles A. Willoughbby Manchuria Willoughby Salso Trafain Atterfea North Korea Mark Time Walton H. Walker Eighth Army Saud

Citizen Arrests and Red Light Fines Case Text

Citizen Priday filed against Police Officer Trudeau alleging illegal red light pass. Floyd March cited for same offense by Trudeau while off duty. March claims Trudeau passed red light at Travis and Main, a ticket suggestion led to a court fine of 10 dollars. He urged complaint and case Kerman set for Thursday.

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St Bernard Awaiting Owner In City Dog Pound

A large St Bernard remains in the Alamo Heights dog pound awaiting its owner. Police report the dog showed calm patience, with officers noting the dog’s size and gentle behavior as they try to locate the owner.

Duc Te Alamo Teights King Bikin Tuan

Duke of Windsor backs A bomb use in China

The Duke of Windsor supported using the atomic bomb against Communist China, saying it would avert general war. He spoke aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth en route to the United States.

Duke of Windsor Cherbourg Dur Duke of Win Truman China

Pay Phone Increase Sef CHICAGO Dec 1

Chicago reports pay phone rates rising from a nickel to a dime after January 1. A court case continues into the matter as authorities outline the change in service costs.

Chicago Dev

Evangelist Dies In Traffic Mishap

MARSHALL TEXAS Reverend BB Grimm, a well known evangelist, died after a car overturn caused a crash today. The accident occurred while he was riding with a passenger, details remain limited as authorities investigate.

Evangelist Marshall Teaas Grimm

Russian jets buzz West Berlin in air incident

American officials report four Russian jet fighters buzzed West Berlin today. They are considering a protest to Soviet leaders.

West Berlin Berlin Tisi

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