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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1951
Page
1
The message urges all Americans to display the flag on Independence Day marking the hundred seventy fifth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It calls the declaration a living affirmation of freedom and equality, as vital as current news from Korea, and a beacon against totalitarianism.
AP report says a United Air Lines mainline jet struck Crystal Mountain near Collins Colorado early today killing all 50 aboard. Searchers reached the scene in darkness but found no signs of life. Debris scattered over 150 yards at about 8600 feet. The flight was en route from San Francisco to Chicago via Salt Lake and Denver. Overcast weather hindered sighting for hours with more than 45 planes aiding the 11 hour search.
Tokyo reports that Japanese officials attended a cocktail party hosted by the supreme commander Ridgeway. It marked the first social invitation to Japs at his residence since surrender, signaling a gesture of cordial postwar relations.
Rome June 30 The play goes on with same stars and script as actors shift settings from Paris to Washington Peiping and Moscow. The piece traces propaganda lines through Stalin and the Soviet bloc while weighing peaceful ends against ongoing Korean war costs. The tale notes cautious Washington reactions and ongoing UN approaches with large human and monetary costs disclosed in Washington.
Rebels seize Thai premier Pibulsonggram in Bangkok in a daylight kidnap staged by a sailor party from the Manhattan dredge. Battle erupts between rebels and loyal forces across streets as diplomats and police look on.
The State Department reports Premier Pibulsong of Thailand has been released from kidnapping amid insurrectionist activity. He is said to be back in control and fighting has diminished. officials expect the unrest to end soon.
A streetcar and bus strike hit Washington, D C at one minute past midnight tonight, disrupting services and prompting transit officials to seek a quick settlement with unions. Police and city officials prepared contingency plans as riders faced delays and crowded alternatives.
In Prague a U S high commission / Czech press office announced correspondent Wil l N Oatis would begin trial Monday. Oatis was reported held since April 23 on charges of hostile activities and spreading secret information through illegal channels. Also, Japan and Spain signed a trade and financial agreement allowing individual transactions on a dollar basis.
Tehran reports Britain dispatching a frigate and a tank landing ship toward Abadan near the refinery port as Iran accuses Britain of expanding land and air power. An Iranian spokesman claims two British warships appeared at the Iran Iraq frontier river mouth to back the Mauritius. London denies recent movements while Britain seeks an injunction at The Hague over AICC seizure. Iran raids the home of the ATCC liaison officer in Tehran amid tensions.
A weak cool front is expected to lower temperatures across the Panhandle and south plains, El Paso area, upper Pecos valley, and east Texas. Friday brought hail and strong winds near Quitaque and Bricege County, with Western Union reporting gusts in the New York metropolitan area and other regions noting dust and wind. A wage agreement in Dalhach raises pay for 6000 Biogess workers, while nationwide weather concerns persist.
President Truman signed a 31 day stopgap bill extending control powers only briefly and banning price rollbacks or new ceilings in July. Congress moved toward needed fiscal year funding as a House Senate conference panel agreed to meet authority limits and preserve foreign aid spending.
Weatherman Oren Edrington warns of a clear to partly cloudy Sunday with a high near 97 degrees and a low around 73. Light southerly winds will accompany the hot, dry conditions as conditions favor outdoor activities or a lazy morning indoors.
Admiral H. H. McLean of Llano, USN, has been awarded the Gold Star in lieu of a third Legion of Merit. The citation honors exceptionally meritorious conduct in the fleet and wartime activities against Japan during his service.
Forecast calls for a warm Sunday with moderate southerly winds and turning cooler Sunday night. Morning low around 73 degrees, with Sunday afternoon highs near 97. Saturday's high also noted. Page 2A weather section.
Far Eastern dispatch notes China and North Korea kept silent on General Ridgway's ceasefire invitation. UN radios pressed the message via Far East stations, with officials hopeful negotiations could begin within 43 hours. The fate of talks hinges on Russian secret decisions, while Jutlandia waits in Wonsan harbor ready to play a historic role if accord is reached.
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