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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1950

Page

6

B26 Bombers Claim Six Russian Tank Kill Mission

SOUTHERN JAPAN AIR BASE June 28 U S— American B 26 bomber crews returning from combat over South Korea report they knocked out six heavy Russian tanks on one mission. Two B 26s crashed one crew bailed out. Pilots say no Russian fighters seen though some planes were hit by ground fire. Major A E Shook of Clovis and navigator Williams of Canton report the tank victories. Pvt C B MacHale of Philadelphia made his first mission. their plane was streaked with bullet holes but no crew injuries.

Japan South Korea A. E. Shook Clovis Anm Pacific Leslie Williams Canton Pvt. C. B. MacHaie Philadel*phia

Filipinos Feel Red Undermining Claim Debate Rises

In Wanila Jung 25 uiNs The Communist Invasion of South Korea prompts Filipino defense leaders to claim long standing Soviet backed agents undermine the Philippines and widen America’s Far Eastern defense gap. Officials say Communist activity has persisted since the Soviet regime’s founding, often treacherous. A light want ad text interrupts with a rental sale prompt.

Wanila Jung South Korea Philippine Islands America Far Far East

Jets Reinforce Alaska and Japan Air Power

Reinforcements move to Alaska and northwest bases with jet squadrons and bombers stationed at Woes Lake and Spokane. American air forces in Japan receive orders not to cross the 38th parallel but may sweep enemy skies south of it. North Korea faces about 150 combat planes and six bases, while South Korea hosts two major airfields Kinyo and Pusan with sizable runways. Weather expected to hold until Late October, according to officers who flew in Korea before occupation forces withdrew last year.

Japan Thirty Eighth North Korea Trn Vyaks Russia China Hamkung Yonpo Sondok Wast Pyongyang Mirmi Onjin South Korea Kinyo Seoul Pusan Kinpo Korea

Appeals Upheld In Sex Crimes Case Of S A Officer

The Supreme Court upheld parts of Sawyer’s appeal regarding his San Antonio police service termination in 1948. The court found the resignation letter was obtained under duress and the council’s ratification void. It ordered a review considering back pay. earlier rulings had varied on back pay and legality of the resignation. Grand jury reports praised DA prosecutions of sex crimes and applauded juvenile department leadership while noting budget and salary concerns for juvenile judges.

Supreme Court Mélyin’ C. Lawyet San Antonio Shearing “ Dist P. C. Sanders Sawyer Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Sewyer Fred Palmer E Council Trail Court Palmer Civil Service Commission Bexar County Grand Toy W. W. McCrory Dist. Atty William N. Henstey John Peace Matheny GB. Matheny Juvenile Bureau The Police Department Peace Chase Grand Jury Owen Kilday Davis Chlef James Davis Herbert¢ Leies Jake Tine Perry Kallison Foreman

Probation Revocation for Meyer Mercado in District Court

Judge W. W. McCrary revoked the three year probation of Meyer Mercado 18 of 1505 Vera Cruz St Wednesday in Criminal District Court. Mercado had been on probation since April 14 after pleading guilty to forging and passing a 323 check. The revocation followed testimony that Mercado admitted living with a 15 year old girl.

Meyer Mercado Vera Cruy W. W. McCrary Criminal District Court McCrary Asst. Dist. Atty M. C. Gonzales Mercado

Randolph Review Board Established at Randolph AFB

A field board of review is set up at Randolph AFB to review and adjudicate civilian efficiency ratings and appeals. The board has jurisdiction over appeals from civilians at Randolph, Savi Marcos, and Bryan AFBs and is chaired by George S. Vineauxri with members Julius Conrad, James B. Rawlins Jr, Randolph Nn. Vine, and Daniel J. Riegel as alternates.

Randulph Afb Randolph, Savi Marcos Bryan George S. Vine Auxri Julius §. Conrads James ‘B. Rawlins Jr Randolph Nn. Vine Daniel J. Riegel

Invasion of Korea Triggers Western Europe Alarm

The piece notes Western Europe fears a Soviet push from Korea to Germany as Truman expands air and naval support. Bonn reports show West Germany worried Berlin and Munich could shift toward border conflicts. Western Europe lacks a strong defense coalition, UN Security Council is weak, and French politics falter as Russia tests commitments.

Rome South Korea Truman U.S Soviet Russia America Far East Europe East Germany West Germany Korea Soviet Russia North Korea Germany Bonn German Konrad Adenauer Berlin Munich América Britain France UN Security Council Amerina

Food Price Index Climbs to Postwar High

The Dun & Bradstreet wholesale food price index rose to 6.4, the highest level since January 1945, up eight points from last week and well above 5.69 a year ago. The reading marks a peak not seen since early January 1989 at 6.08.

New York Dun & Bradstreet

Dulles Sees Reds Backing Down in Soviet Challenge

In a Honolulu broadcast Foster Dulles said the Soviet Union is not yet ready to challenge the United States and the UN with all great powers. He spoke on Mutual network, asserting cautious optimism about Soviet actions.

New York Foster Dulles Honolulu Soviet Russia Dulles

Seoul Falls GIs Go to Front Moves Reported

North Korean commandos landed at Pohangdong six miles north of Pusan and moved inland toward Taegu, fifty miles west, with guerrilla forces claimed to be joining them as the front developed.

Seoul Falls Beoil: Asia Pohangdong Pusan Taegu

Guerilla Raids and Rumors Roil Korea Conflict

Reports allege guerrilla raids and village seizures across South Korea with government officials and US forces preparing for potential amphibious actions. President Rhee and allied leaders coordinate from bases near Seoul while US air power readies 500 pound bombs and strafing missions under wartime alerts.

Kore Syngman Rhee UL ‘É Ranberssdor John J. “Muceia Tasson Seoul High Seas Formosa Truman MacArthur

Hoover Uroes Wit pet spores and ads

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Hoover, pet, spores, and light want ads. The readable lines imply a humorous or promotional snippet about easy ordering by dialing Flasi. No clear event or proper names beyond Hoover and Flasi.

Unclear fragment reports ship at Yap port and figures

Fragmentary OCR mentions a ship named Reinholt with six aboard and an expectant group near Army headquarters at a southern Yap port. Details are sparse and attribution uncertain.

William ‘Leser Qhothers J Army Reinholt Yap

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