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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1949

Page

12

Ape-Man Discovery Provokes Debate On Origins Of Man

Dr. Robert Broom, renowned paleontologist, discusses the Swartkrans man a million years old. He says the find shows humans evolved with intelligence guiding evolution, and minimizes sensational claims about size. He notes the fossil remains include a young boy’s jaw and upper jaw, with teeth notable.

Robert Broom Broom University of Xas Transvaal Swartkrans Dr. Broom

Weather notes and fossil inquiry mix in Austin report

The piece blends Austin weather data with a science feature on Dr. Broom, a South Africa expeditioner. It notes moon phases and rainfall while detailing Broom’s explorations near Pretoria, his work with fossils, and forthcoming Wollaston Medal recognition in London.

Derwin South Africa Tve Australia Pretoria Union of South Africa Broom Austin Ne Ka Memorial Museum Phillips Royal Academy England Geological Society of London Wollaston Texas Answ Simultan

Panel Approves Youth Program for Texas

The Senate state affairs committee unanimously backed a bill to create a youth development system aimed at preventing juvenile delinquency. Rev Walter S Kerr of Austin explained that a state council of outstanding citizens and state department heads would coordinate facilities and study needs.

Texas Senate Walter S. Kerr Austin Legislative Training School Code Commission

Jack Corley Chairs El Paso Mortician Meeting

Jack Corley of the Weed-Corley Funeral Home presided over a National Selected Morticians meeting in El Paso on April 8 and 9. Delegates attended from Texas New Mexico Louisiana Idaho Montana Wyoming Utah Colorado and Arizona.

Jack Corley Weed-Corley Funeral Home National el Paso Corley Texas New Mexico Louisiana Idaho Montana Wyoming Utah Colorado Arizona

Provincial youth program touted as pioneering child welfare plan

A Kansas report highlights a direct scientific diagnosis and custodial care program for errant youths, described by Kerr as the nation’s most advanced. Gov. Beauford H. Jester supports it with emergency legislative status as of April 13, 1949.

Kerr Beauford H. Jester

Memorial Museum To Get Merci Car In Texas

A French merci train car, part of gifts in response to the friendship train, will become a permanent exhibit at the Texas Memorial Museum. Senators Keith Kelly and Carlos Ashley offered a resolution to place the car on display, which the Senate quickly adopted.

Austin American Capitol Texas Texas Memorial Museum Keith Kelly Carlos Ashley Senate Spon

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