19 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1950
Page
1
Heavily armed U S First Cavalry Division troops land at Pohang Korea in a beachhead setup and push inland with bazooka fire and smoke, as photographers capture the operation for radiophoto coverage.
The First Cavalry and the 2nd Tropic Lightning arrived in Korea on ten days notice to relieve U.S. 24th Division at Taejon and Pohang while North Korean forces shell Taejon and Nonsan. Navy and Air Force jets claimed 45 enemy aircraft destroyed or damaged.
The United States informed Prime Minister Nehru of India that it would not compromise on the Communist aggression in Korea. Acheson delivered the note in New Delhi, and Nehru's reply was said to be on its way. The message rejects admitting Communist China to the United Nations and frames the Korean crisis as a Russian backed invasion by North Korea.
The page guide lists features across sections such as Comics Crossword De and Dean Horoscapo Tda Jean Kain Talking It Over on page 10. Other regulars include Amusements Editor Bridse and Letters on page 22 and Deaths on page 18.
Washington reports that the government can prevent price runups on key farm commodities through existing law by disposing of surpluses at controlled prices. It could set price ceilings for wheat, corn, cotton, beans, butter, oils, cheese, eggs, and milk as long as supplies last, with nonperishables selling near current support rates plus charges. An inquiry by the Senate Banking Subcommittee chaired by Senator Maybank will begin soon.
WALLINGTON The question of holding public hearings into the activities of three high government officials arose for a decision today by the House lobby investigations committee. Chairman Buchanan told reporters the committee will decide whether to call Secretary of Agriculture Brannan and Security Administrator Oscar.
U S patrolling forces near Taejon halted a Korean attack, killing or wounding about 200 enemy troops while suffering a single casualty a machinegunner burned hand. Captain John A stkearns led the operation five miles north of Taejon as the Korean force pressed down on American held positions. Weather outlook reports wet humid conditions with showers and rising temperatures tonight into tomorrow.
Panic drives residents to flee as a violent earthquake rocks Sicily, with reports across the strait in the Italian mainland. No damage is yet confirmed. authorities recall the devastating Messina quake of 1908 and urge calm as tremors subside.
Onondaga County draft boards prepare to notify registrants aged 21 to 23 to report for preliminary physicals. Chairmen White Latitt and Belth outline expected calls to meet quotas with 25 year olds initially and potential shifts to 21 year olds if needed. All boards set exams at the Chimes Building induction center starting next week through August 18.
An article fragment describing American infantry near Taejon in Korea facing delaying actions as forces retreat from Kum River, with note on a Brussels palace bombing near Laeken and King Leopold. It mentions the 16th Regiment and 19th, and a planned offensive shift, alongside the palace blast damaging the wall.
Mrs Le roy Nichols filed for divorce yesterday alleging cruelty by her husband. She claims he assaulted her by sitting on her lap, embracing her, and prevented her from doing housework.
President Truman asks Congress to authorize a twenty billion dollar buildup to meet Communist aggression in Korea and elsewhere. He signals sharp tax hikes and economic controls to curb inflation and support military expansion, while postponing price controls and rationing. He warns the UN backed action will be met with force against Soviet aggression.
Congress signals swift action on President Truman's economic program to fund defense and stabilize the crisis. House Speaker Rayburn and leaders including Arends and Maybank express support while Republican calls push for cutting nonessential federal spending. Committees plan quick hearings on military and allocation measures as Korea tensions drive urgency.
Washington report outlines President Tilman's call to Congress for expanded military and partial civilian mobilization. Families face higher credit costs and taxes. men of military age could face a draft and active service for reservists. Government controls on materials and price directives loom, with possible excess profits tax to curb profiteering.
In Karlovy Vary sources report Soviet Foreign Minister Andrey Vishinsky traveled to an undisclosed destination after a two month health stay at the Bauman spa. The stay here was unofficial and not mentioned in Czech press.
A UN Balkan Committee warned that the Russian led Cominform may plan an attack on Greece. Secretary-General Trygve Lie said the report cites Communist propaganda as a potential cover for invasion, based on charges by Greek rebel leader Nicholas Zachariades in the Cominform Journal.
May telegrams from the Kansas City GOP leaders support Gov. Thomas E. Dewey for reelection citing the Korean crisis and potential hostilities spread. The board of governors, including Chatman Witham J. Plad, urged an active movement toward Dewey.
The British Press Association reports 28 miners feared trapped then escaped from a coal mine in Kansas City. Investigators, led by Senator Kefauver’s committee, reviewed safety conditions during a routine inspection as the men were trapped underground for two days.
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