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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1950
Page
4
Austin plans a large bond issue in 1951 to fund capital projects while tax policy shifts to full value assessments for next year. City Manager Walter Seaholm notes tax exempt bonds attract buyers as war taxes rise, but debt must stay under 10 percent of assessed property value to avoid credit downgrades.
A reflective piece links Rip Van Winkle to modern news cycles noting persistent inflation fears and sensational reports. It contrasts grand promises with fragile realities and ends with a sharp simile about an implausible flying saucer story.
The Edtter's War Industries Assets Mobilized outlines Austin area capacity for wartime production from foods to heavy fabrication. It notes magnesium and cotton goods, plant readiness, and strategic site considerations to meet national defense needs amid Army camps and rising industrial activity. It also highlights Texas vehicle registrations and civic tribute to Mrs. Edgar H. Perry in Austin.
A humorous reminiscence on the grueling chorus call, tough odds for songwriters, and the shifting home dynamic when a hit song changes status at home. The piece notes that industry gatekeepers favor film tie-ins and famous voices, while love softens the writer’s standing at home.
A collection of concise Q and A items covers ROTC age rules 14 to 22 US citizenship fitness and aims of basic training. Additional topics include swimming dangers in thunderstorms pronunciation herb vs herb, WWII dietitian Mary J. Barger, US recognition of Franco government in 1939, Cleopatra s Needle as oldest US statue, Suez Canal ownership timeline, proper walking form, Constantine Brumidi’s Capitol fresco pay and death, octavo definition, horned frog range, and Horowitz training at River Conservatory.
An appeal promotes reading the Red Letter Edition of the New Testament with Jesus words in red. It argues right thinking and action are essential for citizens and government and invites readers to send 25 cents to the Austin American Information Bureau in Washington, D. C.
The Bell Syndicate notes a U S lead in the atomic powered submarine race as Moscow headlines the Franco loan and Truman faces Senate withdrawals. Analysts warn the A-sub race could decide the cold war naval balance with U S ahead of the Soviet Union.
Jack Lait discusses TV's impact on old radio and stage stars. He notes money is scarce for newcomers and fears the intimate, scrutinizing glare of television, where facial flaws and mannerisms are judged instantly by a mass audience. He prefers privacy and quiet work over public spectacle.
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