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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1950
Page
3
Marshall report describes a splenectomy performed on eight month old Rebecca Kellum of Elysian Fields. The infant had a rare congenital hemolytic anemia with fragile red blood cells. After spleen removal the red cell count rose to normal quickly. she had required blood transfusions for weeks.
The Thirtieth Paisano Baptist encampment between Marfa and Alpine opened Monday night led by Rev. W. M. Turner. Featured speakers include Dr. W. R. White of Baylor University and Dr. F. B. Thorn of Wichita First Baptist. The Crawford Mitchell Tabernacle, honoring C. T. a. Maria ranchman, will be used.
Unsolicited letters claim husbands improved digestion after six years of medication, then switching to Kellogg's All Bran for breakfast. Ads urge daily use of one ounce, hydration, and a money back guarantee with a carton return to Battle Creek Michigan.
Mexico City reports on authentic Mexican dishes from tortillas and beans to gusanos de maguey and mole. The piece includes a native menu and home recipes for frijoles de olla refritos guacamole and mole poblano de guajalote with instructions and ingredients.
Five Swiss aviation cadets arrived at Hensley Field Dallas as part of an international exchange. They will receive powered flight training from Texas Civil Air Patrol members at Arlington State College airport Grand Prairie while awaiting their first solo flights. Canadian British Italian Portuguese and French cadets join later this week.
Austin school issues will be the focus as Superintendent Irby B. Carruth addresses the South Austin Civic Club at 12 15 p m Tuesday. Grace Methodist Church on Ben White was named as the meeting site by club president.
San Antonio announces a new consul. C Eduardo Prado transfers from St Louis to join Consul General Miguel G Calderon at the Mexican consulate in San Antonio.
Daniel De Luce reports from Western Europe where the Soviet Army alarm concerns grow. Europe doubts US ground strength and questions if America can defend the continent without a large standing force. Public nerves fray amid bombing memories and calls for vast American military commitments.
The first international convention of the Women’s International Labor League begins in Port Arthur Texas on Tuesday. W J Harris of Dallas Texas Federation of Labor president and Paul C Sparks of Austin federation secretary will speak.
A report details the scope of women in the U S armed services during the Korean crisis. It notes 22,000 service women including 7,000 nurses, 25,000 in reserves, and roles across Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, and Coast Guard service branches with overseas postings and training, plus revealing the equal eligibility in specialist grades.
Houston bakers report rising raw materials for bread could force higher prices. Mrs Erd's Baking Company says they have absorbed costs but may not hold the line much longer. Schott's Bakery and others warn a price increase is likely as sugar costs jump.
A masked bandit tied up Ritz Theater manager Roy Brockman and three others after entering just after receipts were deposited. He demanded the safe be opened, stole Brockman’s watch and $60, and bound Mrs. Brockman J. C. Boff and another customer before fleeing. Police suspect Dallas crime ring involvement.
Eight Gainesville youths who quit the Texas National Guard to join the Navy were formally enrolled in the sea arm Monday. They will leave for a Navy training center Monday night after signing up at Gainesville last week. One recruit said National Guard tanks are too hot.
BC relieves headaches with multiple fast acting ingredients in one formula. The ad promises greater effectiveness when used for simple headaches neuralgic pains and minor aches and notes the powder and tablet forms with two tablets equal one powder priced 10 and 25 cents.
A brief advertisement promotes a proven method to ease tired feet, sore heels, and leg pains from weak arches bunions and calluses. Readers may request the free literature by writing to Stemmons Mfg Co 4724 F Troost Kansas City Missouri with no obligation.
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