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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1950

Page

3

Women Form Coalition to Back Ike in 1952

Five Dallas women announced Americans for National Coalition a non partisan effort to elect Dwight D. Eisenhower. Organizers include Mrs. D. E. Waggoner Mrs. Leonard Volk Mrs. R. E. L. Saner Mrs. Hilton R. Greer and Mrs. Burdah Weeks Adams. They sent literature nationwide urging a change in the executive branch and drafting a man who favors reduced government spending and lower taxes.

Dallas Dwight D. Eisenhower Americans For National Coalition D. E. Waggoner Leonard Volk R. E. L. Saner Hilton R. Greer Burdah Weeks Adams

Divinity Student Weds Babe Ruth's Daughter in New York

Mrs. Julia Ruth Flanders 33 daughter of Mrs. George Herrman Ruth and the late Homerun King married Willis Grant Meloon Jr. 29, a divinity student, in New York on Monday.

New York Julia Ruth Flanders George Herrman Ruth Homerun King Willis Grant Meloon Jr

Senate panel trims title to The Bankruptcy Act

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday approved a bill to shorten the Federal Bankruptcy Law title from a lengthy phrase to The Bankruptcy Act. The committee said the change will save a lot of time.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee

Elephants Arrive at National Zoo From India

A pair of baby elephants named Ashan and Shanti, gifted by India, debuted at the National Zoological Park as crowds watched. Mme. Vijayalkshmi Pandit presented the elephants, with George C. McGhee accepting for the United States. The elephants explored American grass, while handlers and an Indian keeper aided their adjustment.

Washington National Zoological Park India Mme. Vijayalkshmi Pandit George C. McGhee United States Asia Mme. Pandit Ashan

Three Pairs Shoes Each Year Per Capita in U S

The article states annual shoe production in the United States stands at about three pairs per person. It highlights per capita output as a measure of industry scale and consumer demand.

United States

Shivers Praises Highway Patrol in First Public Report

Allan Shivers opened a Texas State Network broadcast with a non political update from the governor. He highlighted Thomas E. Riddle a 104 year old Confederate veteran and the other four surviving veterans and praised the Department of Public Safety. He announced future talks on state issues inviting public questions and visits to Austin.

San Antonio Allan Shivers Thomas E. Riddle Texas Shivers Austin Texas State Network Case March KABC Department of Public Safety Capt. N. W. Jackson Capitol

Senate panel approves Tolin for Southern California US Attorney

The Senate judiciary committee on Monday approved the nomination of Ernest A. Tolin to serve as US attorney for the Southern District of California.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Ernest A. Tolin Southern California

Trial begins as Maragon blames memory for false data

John Maragon former White House associate goes on trial for perjury stating his troubles stem from absent mindedness misunderstandings and pleasing friends Defense attorney Irvin Goldstein contends no intent to deceive during Senate committee questioning Maragon faces four counts accusing him of lying about income and employment 1945 to 1949 and of having multiple bank accounts in 1945 46 carries potential 40 year prison term

Washington John Maragon White House Irvin Goldstein Senate Maragon Kansas City Bootblack Harry H. Vaughan

Fast Footed Police Catches Motorcycle Thief

Off duty officer J. D. Mac Willie parked his motorcycle after a movie. The thief rode off on the bike and followed a stoplight, where Mac Willie pursued on foot and quickly apprehended Nick Afonin, 21, listed as a ribbish collector.

Los Angeles J. D. Mac Willie Mac Willie Nick Afonin

It's a Fish for Harry Courtesy of Maine

Bangor Maine April 17 Republican Maine has prepared its annual gift for President Harry S Truman A seven and a quarter pound salmon first caught this year in the Bangor pool was netted by Guy Carroll of Brewer It is packed on ice and ready for shipment to the Chief Executive

Bangor Maine Harry S. Truman Guy Carroll Brewer

BC Powders or Tablets Promise Fast Headache Relief

extra fast relief for headaches with the famous BC formula providing rapid pain relief. available as powder or tablet, both containing medically tested ingredients for neuralgic pains and minor aches. two tablets equal one powder. price 10c and 25c with directions included.

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