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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1950

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National Guard units may be activated for Korea crisis

Washington dispatch reports the Pentagon hints that 3 to 4 National Guard divisions could be moved to active duty if hostilities in Korea worsen. MacArthur might deploy reserves from U S divisions to Korea, necessitating Guard replacements to fill the gap. The Guard totals about 870,091 officers and men, 88 percent of its war strength.

Ae Hunter Washington National Guard Pentagon MacArthur Korea Depan U.S Pac

Red Press Stirs People in Moscow July 3

Moscow reports show rising public indignation over American intervention in Korea. The Communist party organ Pravrda notes protest meetings across the country as the Soviet Union whose republics prepare to meet in the Kremlin. Earlier coverage said the public remained calm but now is seen as being urged to oppose the United States.

Moscow Korea Russia Communist Party Aper Pragin Supreme Soviet Russian Socialist Federated Soviet Republic Ussr Kremlin Ie US

UN Economic Council Opens Eleventh Session in Geneva

In Geneva on July 6, Nan Santa Cruz of Chile opened the eleventh session of the UN Economic and Social Council. He urged repulse of Communist aggressors in Korea as delegates from Russia, Czechoslovakia, and Poland failed to attend, leaving seats vacant.

Geneva Hernan Santa Cruz Chile UN Economic and Social Council Korea

Savant Advocates A Bomb Use in Korea

Nobel prize scientist Dr. Aiitive N. Compton, chancellor of Washington University, urged potential use of the atomic bomb in South Korea if military needs justify it. He spoke at a news conference, discussing the weapon's role in the ongoing conflict.

ST. Louis Aiitive N. Compton Soul Korea Compton Chanellor Washington University

Fills AEC Post GOP Scions Demand

Two Republican senators, Trukenlooper and Bricker, urged in May that President Truman name a new permanent chairman for the atomic energy commission at once after David E. Lilienthal resigned on February 4.

Washington Jilly Truman Atomic Energy Commission Trickenlooper Bricker David E. Lilienthal

Explosion injures twelve in Brazil Fourth of July event

A keg of black powder exploded during an entertainment in Brazil Indiana injuring eight children and four adults. The blast occurred last night and caused extensive injuries though no fatalities are reported. Authorities investigated the incident and urged caution with fireworks and pyrotechnics.

Brazil Ind

Korea Called Test Ground Invasion Debate Sparks Voices

Washington on July 3 reports Sen Tydings chairman of the armed services committee and other lawmakers discussing Korea as a testing ground for Communist Russia. The group debated the Korean crisis on weekend radio shows amid claims of weak policy and saboteur charges in aid programs.

Washington Juy South Korea Sen. Tydings Pacific Sen. McCarthy R-Wis Korma’ Bocch Congress

Britain Likely to Limit Korea Contribution to Naval Support

UK government officials said Britain is unlikely to send troops or aircraft to Korea unless the United States requests them. They cited MacArthur HQ briefings and United Kingdom preference to restrict Britain’s role to naval support unless invited to expand.

London Britain Korea United States Eghinelhet MacArthur

China Reds to Join Korea Fight

Chinese communists mobilize their armies for participation in the Korea campaign within the next 40 days, independent Chinese newspapers report. The move aims to whip up public opinion against America’s armed invasion of Chinese territory, as the nation defends itself.

Four added to casualty list in Korean War updates

Washington reports the army added four names to its Korean casualty list, bringing the total missing to 24. It also confirms 81 deaths from the June 25 crash of a C-54 transport near Pusan, Korea, with 11 previously listed as missing. Names span scattered locations including Philadelphia and Warrensburg, with several others from Maryland, Ohio, and Indiana. The crash crew of five was initially reported lost, but no firm identifications were released.

Amdong Roy Biggs Clearwater Fla Biggs Algnel Corps Japan South Korea Washington Army Pusan Sir Tost Kerevan Fie Staley A Gogol Philadelphia Pie Edward Peska Warrensville Ernest J. Fike Jeanervette Jan Cpl Elmer FL Hedy Luras‘ville Korea Louis C. Selig Jr Warsten Art Til Emerson P. Tuffer Aitken, Minn Myron P. Marble Kalamazoo Mirh

Egypt Ready To Defend Lines Against Israeli Attacks

Egyptian war minister Mustafa Nusrat Bey ordered immediate open fire if Israel violates Palestine armistice. He stated troops would defend the Sinai front east of Rafah on the southern Gaza sector, signaling readiness for rapid response.

Vatro RGYPY Ly 3 Orcready Palestine

Submarines Seen Off Manila Coast Officials Say

The Philippines defense department reported foreign submarines surfaced Sunday about 40 miles from Manila. A spokesman avoided exact counts, noting only more than one. The crafts were observed by soldiers and civilians near Quezon province. markings remained indistinguishable. Rumors link subs to alien smuggling, but officials say these craft were actually seen in coastal waters.

Manila Nily 3 Philippines Defense Department Quezon Provines

Peru votes in national election amid protest ballots

More than 80 percent of Peru's voters cast ballots yesterday in a national election. Only one presidential candidate, Brigadier General Mannel A. Odria, faced the electorate while many voters submitted protest ballots. The fragment notes an investment advertisement and light Want Ads.

Lima CPL Peru Mannel A. Odria

Morale Boost as First Infantry Arrives in Korea

Charles D. Rosecrans Jr reports from an American advance base in Korea where the arrival of the First Infantry Division lifts local spirits. Despite morale gains, the town endures food shortages, water issues, and scarce transportation as American personnel sleep on floors and locals refuse to cash US funds. Planes burned at the airstrip underscore ongoing danger and attrition.

Charles D. Rosecrans Jr Korea Tokyo Chas. D. Rosecrans T. W ARMY Korda INS U. 6 Suwon FBI Hetaige Rock Bottom Suwa

Marine Rodeo Plans Cancelled in Pendleton Calif

The U S marine corps base cancelled its July 5 6 7 rodeo due to the international situation and will instead hold intensified training. An 8000 troop preparedness review was set for today with air cover from El Toro marine air station.

Pendleton Calif

Air Strikes Slow Invaders in Korean War Push

American bombers dropped more than 00 bombs of 100 to 1000 pounds as 39 planes took part in raids. North Korean forces pressed a front about 35 miles wide toward Seoul with columns crossing the Han River. Suwon air field remained contested as Yak fighters and Big 3 bombers struck targets from Yonpo to Pyongyang, while Gen. Dean and Brig. Gen. Church assumed key commands in Korea.

Pyongyang South Korea Suwon Han River Seoul Wonju U. S U.S Tan Han No-Mar Russia U.S. Air Force North Korea Yonpo Bilds John H. Church Korea Dean

Thrill of a Chill Prose Vacation Weather Clippings

Travelers fleeing the heat found cooler weather in the Great Lakes region with Michigan and Wisconsin reporting 40s and 50s. Cadillac 41, Calumet 45, Lansing 49, Chicago 58 while the Gulf South and Pacific coast stayed humid. Phoenix and Las Vegas neared 110 with Red Bluff at 113 as regional patterns cooled toward autumn.

Great Lakes Michigan Isconsin Cadillac Mich Calumet Lansing Chicago Gulf Atlantic States Pacific Coast Phoenix Las Vegas Red Bluff

Weather map shows scattered thundershowers across the coast and plains

The forecast calls for scattered thundershowers along the Guilt coast and western Montana extending to the central plains. The central lakes region to northwestward should be partly cloudy to fair. Warmer conditions are expected along the middle Atlantic coast to the Ohio and Tennessee valleys, with the central ink region experiencing similar warmth.

Guilt Montana Central Lakes Region Central Plains Middle Atlantic Ohio Tennesseer Inka

Weather data fragment for Fouriery area

Weather summary fragment shows a July period with 57 degrees morning reading and vague precipitation notes. It mentions tides near Arantas with highs around 4 and 8 pm and a menial mean temperature estimate, but the text is garbled and many details are unreadable.

Tides Arantas

Aussies Strafe 1st Yank Troops

Australian Mustang fighters attacked U S ground troops near their command post in Korea in a 25 minute raid. The air strike saw five planes dive in, scatter refugees, and fire machine guns and rockets, injuring a sergeant while troops held their positions and prepared defenses. Local soldiers adjusted to combat as one veteran noted the operation felt like a second war.

Tom Lambert Sever South Korea U. S Tokyo Tom Lambert MacArthur Atlas Pic Marl E. Kijne Mayville Mich Bell Floyd A. Roy Duluth Minn Ernest Mayoum Hazard Walter Stokes Stokes Denali M. Pugh Muskogee Okla

U S warns Chiang against sending troops to Korea

Washington issued a note to Chiang Kai shek urging caution before any dispatch of Nationalist forces to aid South Korea. The move aims to deter both Nationalist and Communist China from widening the conflict while MacArthur's role as UN commander is considered amid legal and constitutional questions.

Washington U. S Korea Chiang Kai Shele Duetse MacArthur Formosa Chiahg China Chiang WAC UNW Amtericatt Iefe

Turks Ready to Join South Korean Defense Effort

Turkish volunteers, reportedly 500 strong, prepare to aid South Korea against North Korean forces. Tefik Yuryten, son of a parliament member, forms a society for aid to free nations under aggression. Volunteers plan to contest for service with South Korea.

Istanbul Todas South Korea Tefik Yuryten

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