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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1950
Page
12
A National Magazine article adapted for film details a story in which an officer treats home life like a ship. The portrayal shows cold routines and humor from minor mishaps, with Mickey Rooney in a restrained role amid a moral-heavy plot.
Multiple theater listings show film titles and stars. Scheduled features include Quicksand at Capitol and Ex-Champ at North, with Last day notices for Holiday Affair, Living, Young Man With A Horn, and South Sea Sinner among others. The notes mention showtimes and locations such as Austin, Burnet, North, Capitol, and Varsity.
The City filed a protest with the County Court against a retail beer and wine permit for the Avalon Dinner Club at 6200 Dallas Highway. The action cites a fire hazard in the building, inadequate exits, inflammable draperies, defective extinguishers, and wiring not meeting the city electrical code. A Wednesday hearing follows a change of ownership prompting the new permit application.
English pastor Dr. Maldwyn Edwards of Birmingham visits St. Luke's Methodist Church in Chicago. He touts high English production and full employment, urges stronger Anglo American ties, and asserts England will support Korea and demonizes communism as un-Christian. He praises Austin's University and Capitol visit and notes England's large evening church attendance.
The Council of College Presidents reports a sharp drop in Veterans Administration fees for Texas state colleges, from 8.67 million to 2.68 million over the next two years, as veteran enrollment falls while overall attendance rises. Officials cite deteriorating facilities, rising operating costs, and lagging teacher salaries, urging a large legislative appropriation increase.
Reserve and National Guard officers with new commissions since World War II will receive a $250 uniform allowance if called to active duty. Those who served in WWII and had uniforms paid for by themselves lost the allowance. Air Force units may wear the old style until July 1, 1952. Enlisted personnel will get monetary replacements for worn items under a new Defense Department policy.
St. David's Hospital launches a $500000 building campaign with new division and group chairmen. Max Roesch names four of five group chairs including Pirtle Watts and Don Grimes. George R. Haberlin adds two more. Group captains report acceptance by Elgin Barrier Perry Barber Shop W L Darnell and Louis L B Hofer. John A Barclay leads a 625-strong volunteer effort across five divisions, five groups each.
A man left Travis County jail two days early on Tuesday. Judge Mace Thurman approved the release to undergo a draft physical examination and he was not described as happy or unhappy about the decision.
A carload of No 1 gum and birch doors, not classed as paint doors or seconds, is being sold near wholesale. The offer highlights their beauty and availability.
Ex parte name change filed in 126th District Court. Multiple divorce, injunction and forecl osure actions noted along with anti trust case in 53rd District Court and driving while license suspended in County Court at Law. Marriage licenses issued and numerous building permits with addresses and values listed.
Two local draft boards will send out 200 calls for physical examinations this month. Board 119 will mail 80 calls on August 22 and Board 120 will issue 120 calls on August 29. Men called will undergo physicals in San Antonio. Local boards have not received any induction notices for local men to date.
The city set August 24 to open bids for a portable floor and stage in the City Coliseum. Public works will advertise the letting and bid opening is at 9 a.m. The project costs about 15000 dollars and aims to create a temporary municipal auditorium. The movable floor covers the dirt livestock end, enhancing use for concerts dances and indoor events.
City Manager Walter Seaholm announced Administrative Assistant B H Cruce as acting business manager at Brackenridge Hospital. Cruce will fill in for ill Business Manager Carl Mueller who is now patient at Brackenridge.
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