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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1949
Page
4
A witty column in Austin notes humorous social quirks from displaying panties with nightgowns to saucering coffee, jokes about modesty and Woollcott, plus musings on Texas job gains and fashion. It ends with a GE rendition on irresistible force versus immovable object.
Paragraphs note Fain living in retirement at Hyde Park as the sole Roosevelt administration observer without a memoir. California reportedly hosts a weather factory while car washing still promises rain. Life claims Danny Kaye has conquered England amid broader war costs and peace debates.
The writer recalls a letter from Sam Love the scenic designer touring Israel for the American Fund for Palestinian Institutions. He describes visits in Tel Aviv and Ramath Gan, noting a misdirected taxi ride to Bnai Vrak and destroyed houses from Arab fighting. The scene hints at political tension and local curiosity.
A collection of trivia answers and short anecdotes covers who invented the dial telephone Almon B Strowger, where the first dial exchange opened La Porte Indiana in 1892, and quick replies on presidents burial places humidity Canals on rulers and various facts plus a travel memoir fragment ending with Sam Leve sign-off.
Senate subcommittee opens Monday to examine Vaughan and Maragon and potential influence on the Truman doctrine for Greece. Greek Embassy officials fear the probe will touch their relations with Maragon as they push back against perceived meddling in U.S. policy. The report also covers Argentina under Peron, Bruce’s cautious diplomacy in Buenos Aires, and episodes of press censorship and labor turmoil involving Evita Peron.
Jack Lait reviews hotel lobbies where thieves shift to posing as strangers to lure men to rooms with knockout drops. Hotels install periscope-like corridors and decisive security measures. suspects often avoid prosecution, while card cheats on ships are highlighted alongside Scarne on Cards detailing evolving scams.
The Army released a circular detailing state and territorial veterans bonuses available to World War II veterans and their families. It lists 15 states and two territories with varying amounts and deadlines, urging veterans to verify residence and service length rules with their home state offices before applying.
The Army notes varied state bonuses for veterans including Alaska and Hawaii while Texas reviews non cash methods. War Orphans Scholarship Fund led by William E. McKinney aims to educate 100,000 children of fallen or disabled veterans with a national board including senior service officials. Donations promised to fund the program directly.
Travel map features the United States and territories with air mileage tables and routes. Includes an air map and highway and railroad distances. Also titled What to See listing scenic spots by state with main facts. Order information provided.
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