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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1950
Page
13
A jumble of lumber prices lists plywood Masonite and related items with prices such as 10¢ and 1260, and a sales line claiming “Because We've Got the Price” on Sixth Street. The ad highlights bargain building materials and a stove-like oven mention.
Mrs. James K Reeves of 228 Boat Bridge Street New Braunfels Texas praises Baker's Hair Tonic after years of dandruff and itchy scalp Brought from a friend she found it effective and says if not refund promised Also recommends Baker's Lathernist Shampoo available at drug stores barber shops and beauty shops Adv note
Robert L. Moore Hil a 16 year old Vernon Texas native was released on gun possession charges after promising to return to Texas. He had been arrested in Central Park with two companions and acquitted of illegal gun possession. Maynard and Senko faced separate trials with weapons found in their car.
Rosary said in Dallas for Mrs. Caroline Flume former Waco resident who died Monday Requiem high mass planned for Wednesday morning She was a former leader in Catholic Women's activities and widow of a Dallas contractor
Former US ambassador Joseph Davies told Houston reporters that the Soviet Union may possess more than 100 atomic bombs. He warned against underestimating the enemy and urged united American effort to defend their way of life as tensions with the USSR rise. He noted Russia has 40,000 tanks, millions of troops, thousands of planes, and skilled scientists. He spoke with Jesse H. Jones.
In Collingsworth County alfalfa seed harvest begins amid heavy rains that damaged this season's crop. Two crops mature with one nearly shattering and another ready in days while farmers windrow to cure briefly before pickup, risking loss from rain and aiming to boost germination toward certification standards.
In Anadarko Oklahoma the American Indian Exposition opens with a parade of brightly garbed tribesmen and a week long program through Saturday. The event features tribal dance contests exhibitions and a pageant with the World Championship War Dance Contests Friday night and Indian officers and participants only.
The first shipment of the 1950 domestic rice crop arrived in New Orleans. A 250000 pound consign ment from the Crowley mill of the Louisiana State Rice Milling Company accompanied about 1000000 pounds shipped to points across Louisiana.
Reports from Canton say unemployed workers protest over relief rice with sand and stones. About 70 representatives from various groups lodged a complaint with authorities in an effort to remedy the situation in Canton.
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