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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1950
Page
1
Seoul endures days of terror as a gang, labeled as North Korean Red sympathizers, reportedly commits 18 murders nightly. Police hold 114 suspects as civilians flee the Han River by ferry and foot, piling possessions while awaiting a possible evacuation southward amid widespread tragedy.
Simncund Dec 12 A riot over a custody dispute involving a 13 year old girl reared as a Moslem left 1 dead and hundreds injured. Four battalions of troops patrolled the city as moslems clashed with westerners burning and stoning Dutch firms. A dusk to dawn curfew was imposed. American reporters Tom Masterson and Tarry Allen of the Associated Press were among the injured.
Forecast calls for generally fair weather with light to moderate variable winds. Tuesday high near 82, low Tuesday night around 50. Wednesday cooler with a high near 92 and a low near 45 to 50?
Students in San Antonio search for summer wardrobe as warm weather returns. The forecast calls for a gentle to moderate southerly breeze with a summery high around 83 degrees, continuing into Wednesday.
Seoul reports defense minister Stn Sung Mo urged the use of atomic bombs against Russia to cripple oil, rubber and steel sources quickly. He claimed strategic use could cripple the Soviet Union almost completely.
In a bold move Red China sent two divisions of Mongol cavalry to Korea to reinforce the invasion army. Reports say the Chinese plan a southward push toward the 38th parallel as U N forces brace along a coastal beachhead after heavy fighting.
India’s Sir Benegal Raw reported Peiping’s envoy said Communist China wants no war with the United States or the UN. A pair of Asia Arab bloc resolutions urged a cease fire and a peace conference to settle Far East issues, with a three member committee to explore sides for talks in Korea. Rau did not mention the thirty eighth parallel and urged priority for the cease-fire resolution over Western proposals. He proposed the Big Five plus India and Egypt be excluded from talks.
Londoners were fined for failing to hang out a lighted lantern at Christmas. The notice promotes Want Ads for hiring workers and placing classified ads, urging readers to call for an ads writer and to act quickly to cash in on holiday opportunities.
President Truman plans a national emergency declaration within 48 hours to authorize wage and price controls, tighter material curbs, and accelerated defense mobilization. He may roll back prices, target auto and steel price boosts, and announce a war economy shift after talks with congressional leaders.
London December 12 Prime Minister Attlee told the House of Commons he has good hopes the forces of the UN will maintain themselves in Korea Parliament cheered the report on talks with President Truman in Washington and Canadian leaders in Ottawa Churchill pressed for clarity on possible atom bomb use Attlee said he was completely satisfied with Truman’s position and urged no difference of opinion on the matter
TV star Faye Emerson and bandleader Lyle S. Skitey prepared to wed in Cuernavaca, Mexico, with Emerson confirming plans for a third marriage. Henderson, 32, accompanied Emerson. the ceremony was expected this Sunday in her home region, following earlier travel from New York.
Washington in December reports a steep rise in national debt. Per capita burden reaches about 1865 dollars as of mid year 1946, with total public debt around 261.004 billion dollars. Census notes higher military spending since the Korean era will deepen red ink and per person responsibility.
Houston December 12 Gov Shivers said federal judges again seek to establish a fuel dictator to regulate oil and gas uses. He claimed the motive is to aid the coal industry in a competitive race with natural gas while addressing the Interstate Oil Compact Commission in its fifteenth annual meeting.
New York December report says the Chinese delegation at the UN purchased eight dollars worth of books on atomic energy and military subjects, plus a volume on etiquette, indicating interest in technical and formal matters. The Herald Tribune cited the purchases as part of the delegation's reading.
Weather bureau reports no rain in Texas through Tuesday night and no immediate chance. Temperatures held steady from Monday with lows from 27 at Junction to 56 at Brownsville and highs from 82 at Austin to 64 at Texarkana.
The Chattanooga audience of about 2500 applauded Margaret Truman for two encores. Ruth Gokten of the Times praised her as gracious and charming but noted her voice is not suited to operatic arias with orchestral accompaniment.
Three bids totaling 26.3 million dollars were opened by the city on tax exempt and gas revenue refunding bonds. Interest offers ranged from 178 to 184 percent, versus existing notes at about 2.86 percent. City auditor to tabulate. council to reconvene to select best bid. Public service board to meet to follow up action. Bidders include Dewar Robertson Panenast and others from San Antonio New York Dallas and associated firms.
Prague dispatch reports the Cominform Journal alleges the United States and Greece are mobilizing a force of 300000 men for warfare against Bulgaria and Albania. The claim cites a propaganda issue as of December 12.
Defense Minister Gilberto Limon i announced that Mexico has 700000 trained soldiers ready for any eventuality. The statement, delivered in Mexico City, underscored the country’s preparedness posture amid regional tension and potential security demands.
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