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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1950

Page

4

U.S. Planes Strike North Korean Fronts Across Korea

Allied air forces including American and Australian planes conducted day and night bombing across North Korea. The Far East Air Force reported 1570 sorties destroying or damaging hundreds of tanks trucks and other equipment, with 21 combat and 6 transport aircraft losses. The campaign targeted rail bridges roads and supply lines as North Korean forces faced heavy air strikes near Seoul and Chonan, while napalm was reported used in several areas.

Tokyy Far East Chun Seoul Redridges George E. Stratemeyer Stratemeyer Merander Peaf FEAF Kertass Staatémeyer Isell North Forest Pyongchang Semehok Han [Elver Pyonplsek Jean Somwlinis Laeast Kurea G. Fl. P. King

Fourth Army Alerts Another Combat Unit for Far East

Lt. Gen. LeKay Lutes of the Fourth Army announced a second combat unit is alerted for immediate transfer to General Douglas MacArthur in the Far East. The unit designation was not specified beyond 4 combat unit. An antiaircraft artillery unit at Ft Bliss was alerted Saturday.

Fourth Army Douglas MacArthur Far East LeKay ‘Lutes Ft. Bliss

North Korean Attack Branded Unprovoked By UN Ambassador

Philip C. Jessup, US ambassador at large, told the University of Virginia that the North Korean strike on South Korea was an unprovoked act aimed at the UN. He said communist peace propaganda seeks to lull the world as imperialism launches aggression.

Charlottesville Vas South Korea Ye UN Philip C. Jessup University of Virginia Institute of Public Affairs

General Sees Costly Korea War

Breckynridge report quotes Maj. Gen. Miller Ainsworth, commander of Texas 36th Division, saying the Korean War will be long and costly. He predicts eight months to a year to clear up the Korean situation and stresses substantial financial and manpower commitments.

Breckynridge Texas National Guard Kerwan Gol. Miller Ainsworth Texas 36Th Division National Guard Legio

Nationalists Thrown Back In Burma Border Clash

Burmese army reports repelling Chinese Nationalist forces near Kengtung on the China Burma border. In fighting at Milestone 80, five Nationalists were killed and many wounded as Chinese troops retreat toward Yunnan. The army says Nationalists continued aggressive incursions despite retreat.

Rangoon Burma Caina-Hurma Lhe Shangtate Kengtung Yunnan

Army outlines intensified training plan for reserve units

Lt General Leltay Lotes announced a restructuring of Fourth Army drills to raise reserve unit readiness for M Day mobilization. The program, emphasizing in-depth training and skilled personnel integration, aims to expand forces to full strength with minimal untrained members, enabling rapid national deployment.

Army Leltay Lotes Fourth Army Listes India

Global War Means Controls in Korean Conflict

White House advisers said wartime controls are not required now but could be imposed if the Korean war widens into a global conflict. They warn drastic controls on manpower, prices, wages, rents, and materials may be needed, though postwar inflation fears would guide actions. The economy remains strong with peacetime highs and no renewed inflation, enabling continued funding of the war.

Washington Truman White House Sories U.S Uae Contenta Aunh Ak White House

U S Job Boosts Seen From Korean War Impact

Government forecast indicates employment will rise by several hundred thousand passengers? actually workers as Korea war spurs demand. Employment Security Director Robert C Goodwin says most growth comes indirectly from the conflict and increased consumer purchases of turante goods.

Washington UNS U.S Robert, C. Goodwin

Atomic attack self treatment urged by air force expert

Edward Poth, industrial hygienist with the air force, told San Antonio health staff that in an atomic attack it would be impossible to have enough medical personnel. He urged a public education program through TV, radio and films, plus organized firefighting and debris crews.

Air Force Health Department Edward Poth Aip Farre San Antonio Tie Poth Path Hiroshima

U S Alone On Formosa

London reports a British pledge of 70 to assist in Formosa defense. Foreign under secretary Ernest Davies stated in the House of Commons that Britain recognizes the Chinese Continuist government at Peiping while not recognizing the 0.5. The pledge and recognition reflect official British stance on Formosa and Beijing.

London Britain U. S Formosa Ernest Devies E-Cretary Mare House of Commons W.L. Wyatt Fei Ping

Reserve Must Wait Reserve Must Wait

Sen. Scott W. Lucas, majority leader, said within 30 days a decision will be made on whether reserve army forces will be called. He spoke at the AWD Warnenters picnic council in Chicago and asserted the U S will deploy in Korea to obtain the peace we want.

Chicago NSI Scott W. Lucas Senate Saffir Korea

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