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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1950
Page
1
President Truman warned United Nations troops in Korea confront tremendous odds while vowing the fight for freedom will continue. He spoke amid speculation of a Dunkirk like withdrawal and noted China’s Communist intervention has altered the war’s strategic stakes.
The United States and five other nations filed a memorandum with the UN asking to add the Chinese intervention in Korea to the agenda as an urgent question. The six-nation note argued that Chinese central government forces are fighting UN troops in Korea while noting a Soviet veto blocked a prior Security Council action. Observers saw the memo as a mild but clear charge and urged immediate assembly consideration. The document will be reviewed by the steering committee and could lead to recommendations before Christmas.
Jere James, 7, in Snyder Texas, writes Santa a Christmas bargain. He has earned money selling soft drinks and offers to pay half the bicycle price if Santa pays the other half. The letter was opened by mistake en route to the North Pole.
The mayor and city council order criminal action against Edward Moore & Sons after 14 homes on 22nd street connected to city sewers without authority or inspection. City attorney to file charges. potential penalties include a $300 fine and six months in jail. Council condemns the contractor’s conduct and demands full inspections and fee recovery.
Weather turns mild in Tucson after overcast skies while Detroit firms announce higher prices for 1951 Chevrolet Pontiac Oldsmobile Buick and Cadillac models. The price increases affect all major lines though no major layoffs reported as temps dip to the high thirties in some cities and Yuma records a 7 degree low.
In Yuma a municipal general election is held to choose four city council members. Incumbents J. B. Bailey James Stahl and Floyd Newcomer seek reelection alongside challengers Mrs. Helen Phillips Walter Warner Sr Henry Gonzales Isaac Polhamus and Vern Bingham. Other city officials were not on the ballot.
Washington December conflict over the Smith Act and its use against 11 top U S Communists. Justices hear four hours of argument on whether the law, passed in 1940, makes it unlawful to advocate overthrow by force. Government argues Moscow-directed leaders seek to topple the government when possible. The decision is not expected until next year likely spring or early summer.
Washington reports say UN forces may face total defeat in Korea prompting Dunkirk like sea and air withdrawal if needed. Generals advised evacuation plans to President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee, while Truman warned of tremendous odds but vowed continued fight for freedom. No firm action decided yet, but talks focused on building up Western forces in Europe and avoiding open war with Communist China.
A three year plan to strengthen civil defenses at 3.1 billion dollars drew mixed reactions from atomic minded lawmakers. Senator Millikin called it a lot of money while others questioned the final federal share and pace. Mayors urged swift action and a broad defense bill faced uncertain passage this session.
War brief on Dec 5 6 detailing Allied air and ground operations in northeast Korea around the Chosin reservoir and Hamhung. Reports cite Chinese divisions pressuring U S Marines at Hagaru airstrip and the broader Eighth Army withdrawal toward Pyongyang with heavy air and ground combat and mass reinforcements.
A main press gear failure yesterday afternoon delayed home delivery of the Daily Citizen. The second section was printed on the remaining press and inserted by hand, causing the paper to arrive several hours late. Carriers worked overtime to deliver subscriptions.
Amid rapid gains in Korea Chinese Communists reportedly entered abandoned Pyongyang as UN forces withdrew in orderly fashion with light casualties. In Washington defense officials stressed the withdrawal and the ongoing crisis in the region.
Police sought three men who held up the caretaker of the Canadian army Minto armory yesterday and escaped with 24 Browning nine millimeter pistols from the weapons vault.
A scattered newspaper snippet references various items: an index buzz across Kansas page 19 on shipments to China page 26 a dog misses her master on page 8 and two blueprint drawings showing mechanical details.
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