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Show WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS Eight days after the Communists of North Korea invaded United States sponsored South Korea the people of the democratic nations were breathing a little easier, with only an occasional shiver of fear 'sweeping down their spines. Developments in the crisis, which could yet plunge the world Into World War III, came quickly after the initial .invasion. Using tanks and planes which the southern forces lacked, the Communists swept through Seoul and within 12 miles of Suwon, Important air base of South Korea. The army of South Korea made stand after stand, but could not halt the Russian made tanks and planes used by the Communists. Within 48 hours after the opening attack South Korea was in a difficult position and for a time it appeared the invaders would sweep south with less and less opposition. Then came the historical order of President Truman sending United States navy and air force units to the aid of South Korea. It was followed two days later with an order sending U.S. troops to the battle line. Military operations developed quickly and with surprising efficiency. Observers throughout the world were astonished at the speed with which the United States got fighting forces into the field. Following the Presidents first order, the air force in Japan and naval units in that area, were put r. under command of General The planes immediately'at-tacke- d Communist troop concentr.ations," tanks and "planes- The navy blockaded the Korean coast. Within 24 hours after the second order, troops had landed In South Korea and were well on their way to the front. Meanwhile, the South Korea army had rallied and established a temporary line along the Hon army river. The Communist crossed the river at one point and advanced toward Suwon. General MacArthur has at his disposal in Japan four U.S. infantry divisions, consisting of 15,000 men each, a number of tanks and heavy guns. Whether or not he will use all of them depends within the next week or two, observers reported. The military picture in Korea remains confused and the future depends almost entirely upon what the, Russians decide to do in the way of aid to the North Korea Mac-Arthu- upon-develop-men- ts army. Responsible sources report American and South Korea forces, using tanks, planes and heavy guns which the United States will provide, should chetfc and then drive out (the Communists. Experience and material throws the advantage to if the jthe democracies that is, Union decides not to take an active part in the affair. GAMBLING: Europe suffered a severe case of shakes following the outbreak of When - pin ten art (Etfltir'i Nstst the Korean conflict Europeans saw In these eilimnt, they expressed f Weetern Newipaper nr (hot the horrors of World War II as it UdIsbs new analyst and net this progressed across that continent ( newspaper.from east to west and what they saw will not soon be forgotten. With this memory and a strong belief that Russia had finally come I , ; ?f r V ; from behind the iron curtain to fight World War III, the nerves of Europeans were at the breaking ft point for the first week of the crisis. As the situation developed, how'A ever, the tension eased, but by no means vanished. In many areas, Berlin for instance, the majority A- felt World War HI had begun. In i I I i other sections the thought persisted j that it was a dangerous situation, but with hopes It would not set the world afire with war. Some of the reactions: " A.A Vienna Austrians were beginS ning to breathe easier after the first week of war jitters, but there remained widespread fear of war. There was a notable surge of These poker-face- d girls, beld growing confidence in the United at a South Korea guardhouse, Nations and the United States. were members of a Communist Frankfurt The Germans, both guerrilla band that crossed the east and west, were plainly scared border and which was finally at the possibility of the Korean driven back. The girls said they were conscripted as guerrilla struggle drawing Europe into a too fighters when they proved shooting war. weak to help pull plows. Berlin War fears in Berlin apparently were worse than at the MURDER: start of the Soviet blockade of Bertwo years ago. lin Admits Arson London Extremely disturbed Newspaper readers throughout over the possibility of war, but apthe country forgot the Korean cri' the action of the United sis long enough to express horror proved States. The thought persisted that over, the confession, of. a the Russians are notready fora Circleville, O., youth who admitted full scale war. setting the Ringiing Brothers circus fire in Hartford, Conn., in 1944 that killed 168 persons and injured 412 BOY SCOUTS: others. National Jamboree Dale The Robert Segree, youth, j Scouts from every state in the also admitted that he was personIn number held a union ally responsible for the slaying of week-lon- 47,000 g second National Boy four persons. ' Scout at Valley Forge Jamboree The youth admitted setting bewhere George Washingtons ragged tween 25 and 30 major fires in Portland, Me., between 1939 and army camped in the bitter winter of 1777-71948 and other fires in New HampA tour of encampment and an adshire and Ohio. He confessed killing a watchman dress by President Truman feawho caught him setting a fire in a tured the first days program. warehouse in Portland, Me , March Other highlights Included the ini18, 1943; a boy, strangled tial sale of a Boy Scout commemorto death on the beach at Cape Cot- ative postage stamp, a pageant retage, Me., in 1943; a girl, telling the story of Valley Forge, a beaten to death with a stone during massing of file colors of 1,200 a fit of anger, and a Japanese boy, troops and an impressive torchlight killed in Japan in 1949 while Segree procession. was in the United States army of Mr. Truman told the scouts occupation. Communist youths were pawns emSegree gave this explanation of ployed in Communist power polithe fires: tics and denounced Communist-dominate- d A flaming red Indian horseman countries for regimentawakens him at night and tells ing their youth with the aim of him to set the fires. Then his mind sacrificing their lives if necessary, goes blank and the next thing he in the cause of Red imperialism. remembers is that the fires have He called the great Scout enbeen started. The red Indian then campment, with its national and is off his horse. He drives Segree international flavor a practical away with taunts and sneers. demonstration of how to achieve world understanding. see-ssaril- y Red Amazons . n VVvt., s V. j-- V. s ld -- 8. v DRAFT LAW: FRANCE: Must Register President Truman signed the A New Cabinet A senate subcommittee investidraft bill into law. It gives him unFrance, without a cabinet for gating gambling throughout the restricted authority to order ineight days during a world crisis, 'country have released the names ductions resumed at time and at last formed one under Henri any of more than 2,000 subscribers to empowers him to put the National Queuille. The new premier named racing news wire services. Guard and the reserves on active a predominantly right-win- g cabinet The move was newsworthy in that to do so. to sees time fit he any duty his toward to guide country local it should prove useful unity TTie law runs until July 9, 1951, and a political truce. law enforcement officials in comand males from 19 to 26 are subject Robert Schuman, a member of batting gambling. to induction. Blow to Bookmakers Boys , Senator Ernest W. McFarland, chairman of the committee, said his group had no proof that any particular individual on the list was a bookmaker. He pointed out .that some listings for newspapers, radio stations and the like obviously fall outside the gambling realmv But he added:. I believe the majority of those listed are bookmakers." The committee has announced plans to hold hearings this month in Miami, St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago. mes: Politics United States Troops o to Aid of South forea Forces Uneasy World Fears Crisis Gould Lead to World War III; J Tuesday, July 18, 1950 THE DRAGERTON TRIBUNE, DRAGERTON, UTAH PAGE TWO Observers were not much surprised at the extension of the selective service law after the Korean incident hit the headlines. Before that, however, congress was in a knock down drag out battle over the bill. f When first considered last spring there was considerable doubt that the lawmakers would grant a continuation. At the minimum, they wanted to limit the Presidents power to start inductions going again. The Korean situation, however, brought about quick agreement ihe popular Republican movement, whose plan to pool the coal and steel resources of France and Germany electrified Europe, remains as foreign minister. The fall of the Bidault cabinet at a time when the coal and steel plan was under discussion with other countries of Europe, led some observers to fear for the future of the unification move. Observers pointed out that reconstruction of the cabinet with Schuman in his old post apparently lays such fears to rest. . House' Voles Cut movement was seen in the Republican party following a meeting in Philadelphia of representatives from 10 states and issuance of a declaration of principles. Henry V. Poor, former president of the New York Young Republicans, said the group drafted the as a declaration of principles basis of revitalizing the Republican party. He declared the group wanted to help our party by encouragement of progressive thinking, by gaining new members from independent voters and by helping to make a genuine appeal to young men and women whose' lives and InterestSviie ahead. He added the meeting was an attempt to organize in support of a positive Republican program. Observers saw the move as one to eliminate some old guard thinking and possibly add new blood to Republican thinking in the 1952 presidential campaign. A new -- UNITED STATES: A United Front More than anywhere else in the world, the Korean incident was uppermost in the minds of Americans. There was a great fear of war in all sections of the country. But most surprising reaction was the united front presented to the rest of the world. Americans in every walk of life approved of President Trumans action. One and all approved the decision that told communism that the United States would stand by its commitments and the point had been reached where democracy would make a stand against total; itarianism. Even congress, which has presented a confusing picture of inconsistencies during the Truman administration, approved of the chief executives action. Senator Taft of Ohio, apparently unwilling to rise above the political view, took the opportunity to de- mand the resignation of Secretary of State Acheson. Many observers found his senate speech untimely. He demanded the resignation of Acheson on the grounds his policy in the Far East had been reversed completely by President Truman and he had, therefore, been operating under the wrong policy. For thai reason he insisted Mr. Acheson had outlived his usefulness. Rep. Vito Marcantonio, noted for his Communisf leanings, added his voice of protest, but most people were inclined to consider the source and let it go at that. Outside of these two incidents, however, the United States presented a united front and again proved to the world that Americans value their friendships. The 1950 tax bill,- - much to the amazement of Washington observers, won the approval of the house representatives with a of top-heav-y to 14. As the measure vote of went to the senate, observers were not making any predictions. The bill calls for $1,010,000,000 oi reductions in the excise taxes- - annually paid on .furs, Jewelry, lug 375 gage, toilet articles, admissions, communications, transportation and many other items. The revenue loss, however, is offset by provisions to increase corporation taxes $433,000,000 an nually and close loopholes in other tax laws. Observers were making no predictions about senate action because of complexities stemming from the Korean war. Many senators have indicated the tax problem would be much different and any relief might be ruled out if the situation developed demanding increases in this countrys military budget. The Republicans have been fighting the measure because of the proposed increase in corporation taxes. Also in the tax news, federal revenue In May soared nearly hall a billion dollars above that of the same month a year ago. But the total for the first 11 months in the fiscal year ending July 1 was still more than a billion below that of the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal year, the internal revenue bureau re- ported. individin from The revenue May ual and corporation Income taxes and from employment taxes was well up last year. For example, the individual income taxes collected as comin May were $1,878,357,-644-, pared with $1,604,794,824 in May, 1949. RAILROADS: Strike Goes On The government asked striking A.F.L. switchmen to end their wa Incut against five midwest and western railroads because of the curarisrent critical developments ing from the Korean war, but th. railroaders refused. They offered to help the railroad move any material the government deemed essential. The union said the reference to patriotism borders on insult. The switchmen said they previously had offered to send back to work enough strikers to help railroads move wheat, Ore, or any other shipments the government regarded as essential. A union spokesman added that the strike would be ended only il President Truman declared a war is on. Nearly 4,000 switchmen are idle the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, the Great Northern, the Chicago Great Western, the Denver & Rio Grande Western, and the Western Pacific. on EMPLOYMENT: Near Record Employment in the United Stales in June soared to the highest levels Nominated reached since the record month of July, 1948, statistics from the bureau of the census revealed Agricultural employment rose to compared with 8,062,000 in May. Nonagricultural employment rose by 750,000 to a total of 52.436.000 between May. and June. For five straight months the employment has increased. The census bureau reported buyers went $481,000,000 deeper into debt for retail purchases 352 million of that plunge was on the installment plan. Also on the economic front, reports from some sections of the country reported excessive purchases by many housewives of sugar and other items that would be scarce in case of war. Automobile dealers also reported a sudden flurry of orders for new cars from individuals who evidently expect the Korea incident to develop into World War III. 9.046.000 ' 'y r Ky) Willis Smith and Airs. Smith cast their votes In the North Carolina run off primary. Smith defeated Sen. Frank Graham, one of President Tru- mans southern supporters. The Democratic nomination is tantamount to election in North Carolina. Released bj WNU Featsrsp |