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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1950
Page
3
On July 12 near the Korean front, Texan Glaze, a tank crewman from Dallas, reportedly destroyed two Communist heavy tanks with a bazooka after his light American tank was hit and he abandoned it. Recounted by fellow crewmen, the action occurred as the battle raged near a Buddhist temple where soldiers rested and shared rations.
In Moscow July 11 the Soviet government denounced UN flag usage by troops fighting in Korea and accused the UN council of bias. A Soviet note to the UN secretary general called the July 7 resolution a violation of the UN charter because the Soviet Union and the Chinese Communist Party were not represented at the council meeting.
In Tokyo July 11 Allied air forces clash with North Korean supply lines south of Seoul. Jet fighters and bombers target roads, bridges, and railways near Chonan, Suwon, and Pyongtaek. Dozens of Red vehicles disabled. three Yak-15 jets reported. No Allied losses. extensive sorties amid heavy bombardment.
A U S spokesman said Communist troops used mufti to evade and harass American lines as North Koreans dressed as civilians. He claimed refugees hid behind the American front while U S planes bombed the western front with rockets and big bombs. South Korean forces reportedly held firm but ceded some ground gained earlier last night and this morning.
Gen MacArthur’s dispatch reports American forces halting a North Korean push eight miles northwest of Cochiwon on the Miho river, with the Kum river defense line holding near Taejon. It notes intensified Allied buildup in Asis sector, rising Communist activity around Umeong Chongju and Utchin, and air strikes by Lth Air Force bombers hitting bridges, highways and rail lines with strong support from fighter planes.
Funeral services for Otto Janert, 32, of 1017 N Hackberry, Wil, will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Riche Funeral Home. Survivors include son Otto A. Janert and daughter Myra, with interment at Herman Sots Cemetery in an upcoming plot. G. Grube of San Antonio is listed as a survivor.
County Judge Charles W. Anderson announced on Tuesday the appointment of Charles M. Dickson as his representative for the Austin tidelands meeting. The delegate will discuss the tidal land issue and present the county’s position to officials.
Washington July 11 Gen. Bradley presents the Senate Armed Services Committee with its first Korea war report and a broad view of U S defenses in the Far East crisis. Sen Morse calls for a full inquiry into security at home and abroad without adequate equipment. Chairman Tydings says the session is a briefing on the Korea War era and the start of a major investigation. Committeemen from both parties have pointed questions for Bradley and the joint chiefs.
Reports from July 12 describe 18 American soldiers bound and slain by North Korean captors. Witnesses Lt Gates and AP correspondent Moore recount prisoners surrendered and were killed. others saw bodies bound with belts or ropes, shot at aid stations. General MacArthur vows punishment and UN forces to enforce civilized warfare rules.
Thomas L. Clegg, 67, of 323 Hedges Street, will have services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Riche Funeral Home. A native of Mississippi, he lived in San Antonio for 40 years. Survivors include his widow Mrs Elsie Clegg and sister Mrs Eula Riley of Mississippi.
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