13 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1950
Page
1
Firemen from Solvay and other Onondaga County units marched through Phoenix in a two hour parade opening the annual County Volunteer Firemen's Association Convention. The event showcased local volunteer crews and their service in a colorful display this morning.
A Soo Line passenger special carrying 225 eastern vacationists to Canada sideswiped a freight near Paynesville Minnesota injuring about 40. Five or six seriously hurt, treated aboard or locally, passengers to Minneapolis planned later.
Reuters reported that Obrana Lida quoted President Klement Gottwald ordering a swift reorganization of the Czechoslovak Army to align with Soviet structures. The decree aims for quick completion and reflects Moscow era influence on Prague forces.
A reader guide lists sections on the editorial page and various features. It notes columns by Marquis Childs and items like horoscope, comics, and listings for Amusements and Classifieds across pages 2, 10, 18, 34, 36, 49, and 54 with Deaths and Sports coverage.
Advanced U S Headquarters Korea dispatch describes a grim back‑pedalling war with shifting front lines and heavy Chinese pressure. The piece notes depleted morale, constant dust and heat, and the harsh realities faced by infantrymen as they fight a chaotic, exhausting campaign that will be remembered as one of the dirtiest wars.
Secretary Brannan told White House reporters profiteering in food is unjustified and not a healthy economic factor. He noted price boosts in meat and bread, cautioned against hoarding, and cited government production figures and carryovers in wheat and corn to argue supply remains ample. He declined to outline specific measures, saying no direct wartime duty to push prices.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation announced that United States Rubber Co will reactivate and operate the 75,000 ton general purpose rubber plant at Port Neches Texas. It marks a government assisted revival among three plants and aims for annual production to reach 373 400 tons.
At Los Alamitos Naval Air Base California an entire Naval Reserve fighter squadron VF 781 with over 100 officers and men volunteered last night for active duty. Twenty four pilots six ground officers and 74 enlisted men signed up following Lt Cam Collin Oveland of San Diego. Additionally 16 former members joined, most were World War II veterans.
New York reports the stock market has shed about 8.06 billion dollars in value as the Korea war fears drive declines. The industrial average fell from a peak of 228.38 in 1950 to 199.06, with the general average down to 70.47, signaling a sharp, sustained downturn from June 1949 highs. Market experts attribute the liquidation primarily to war fears.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Walter F. George said there are no immediate plans for tax increases even if Korea’s crisis worsens. He noted there is time to consider hikes if needed, potentially not until the next session in January, after hearings on the excise tax reduction bill were completed.
The body of three year old Joan Shouse, missing since Friday night, was found beneath a truck in downtown Louisville, police said. The child vanished while her mother Florine Shouse, 20, drank at a tavern with a man named James I Robinson, 31, who investigators were seeking. Witnesses reportedly saw him with the child.
Motorists saw a half-cent rise in gasoline prices at Alling stations as dealers matched a general CAM increase in the wholesale price of regular and premium fuels. The hike followed Sacons-Vacuum Co’s announcement of a price rise effective the prior Tuesday, with some distributors moving earlier and others delaying until this morning.
The U S losses in Korea total under 500 with 42 killed 190 wounded and 236 missing according to Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters The report says many missing will return and notes exaggerations in front reports including the so called Lost Battalion The announcement defends American ground units for heroic holding actions despite being heavily outnumbered and emphasizes restraint from censorship in reporting
Secretary Dean Acheson affirmed the United States reserves the right to use atomic weapons if another nation triggers a world war. Officials stressed no current intent to unleash the A bomb and warned against Communist-inspired petitions seeking peace terms. The briefing cautioned against underestimating global conflict risks and North Korea tensions.
WATTLE VALLEY UP A man from Oswayo Pennsylvania, Eeshe Musto, 47, tastes corned beef in jail after a petty offense. He was taken to Cattaraugus County jail to serve a 10 day sentence following a 12 ounce theft incident. The sheriff served him corned beef for his first meal in custody. Fort Edward and Fort Faward references appear in the record with wounded and casualties in Korea noted.
Twenty persons were killed and more than forty injured in a tram wreck near Savon. Autopsy details and official statements are sparse as investigators examine the crash site. Victims include workers and residents. authorities urge caution as rescue operations continue.
A naval reservist named Ah Cuter from Ovo State University was killed when their tan engar plane crashed into the Gulf near Mesica yesterday. Three other crew members were rescued, with initial reports noting the event occurred during a training exercise.
New York State population rises to 14,742,561 in 1950 from 13,479,139 in 1930, with Nassau County posting the largest 10-year gain. Eight of 10 upstate counties also grow, while Tompkins County records a 29.78 percent upstate uptick amid suburban expansion.
A royal gardener was jailed for eight years after pleading guilty to armed burglary charges connected to an early morning attack at a royal residence. The defendant, Gerald O'Brien, admitted carrying a knife during the incident and faced authorities at the palace.
Air Forces launch first mass B29 strike on rail center north of 38th Parallel. In Korea, U S troops hold behind Kum River as North Korean columns attack from three directions aiming to bypass the line. MacArthur says Taebek passes threaten to cut transport to Pusan while Red forces shift eastward.
The Syracuse area will see rain pushed east by a cool front from the Midwest. Meteorologist Al Sadowski says a cool rain will linger tonight and tomorrow, with a high near 78 dry and cloudy conditions continuing. Northerly winds shift to northwest and Saturday should be fair and cool.
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