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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1950
Page
3
The Czechoslovak National Assembly passed a law to defend peace making warmongering a crime. It marked the fourth parliament in central and eastern Europe to enact such a statute as tensions rise in the region.
The eighty first Congress nears adjournment with ten working days left as war mobilization bills loom. The House готов to act on Truman war power requests to consolidate government offices and modify defense contracts, while the Senate rides a pending extension amid debate on exact powers.
Congress wrangles a sweeping civil defense plan totaling 3.1 billion dollars over three years sourced from federal state and local funds. Senate battles excess profits tax timing while House action awaits. Truman backs Acheson while Yugoslavia aid sails to the White House. A broad power to silence radio and TV stations is sought, and Anta Rosenberg faces confirmation as assistant secretary of defense amid a long investigation.
President Quirino announced in Manila that the government plans to expand the Philippine Army by about one third due to the current international situation. The statement reflected ongoing defense planning during December 2020.
The Philippines Herald warned of a deteriorating situation between the democratic and Communist worlds, urging the United States to reveal immediate plans for strengthening American bases in the Philippine archipelago. The front page editorial emphasizes rapid problem solving and stronger defense posture amid tensions with Red China.
Mexico negotiates an 18,000,000 peso barter with France to trade canned pineapple and peanut products for silks brocades and velvet. Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans were curtailed as safety concerns overshadowed festivities. The city canceled planned events and activities amid international tensions.
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