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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1950

Page

3

Brannan praises farm strength and Brannan plan at county fair

At the Sullivan County Fair Secretary Brannan said farmers are in fine shape to meet military and civilian food needs. He urged support for the Brannan plan to protect farm prices and ensure fair returns, while noting current programs aim to aid production and conservation in 1951 and beyond.

Sullivan County Fair Brannan Brannan Farm Agriculture Department Sam

Texan Soldier Killed as Korea Casualty List 71

Defense Department reports one Texan killed in action six wounded and three missing in the Korean conflict. Staff Sergeant Jesse M. Hughes of Sherman is dead. Wounded: Corporal Juan Noyola Crystal City Private First Class Robert Overby Stanton Private Buck Taylor Kerrville Private First Class Billy Acton Amarillo Second Lieutenant Nolan Kaufman Sergeant Smith Dallas. Missing: Private Cecil Fretwell Walnut Springs Private Richard Gray Audin Private Richard Sweet Huntsville.

Washington Defense Department Jesse M. Hughes Juannelle Hughes Sherman Juan Noyola Maria Rodolfo Crystal City Robert Louis Overby O. B. Overby Stanton Buck Kenneth Taylor Mattie Bell Taylor Kerrville Billy Doyne Acton Birtis Acton Amarillo Jack Leo Nolan Catherine N Shaw Kaufman Glenn Howard Smith Gertrude K. Smith Dallas Cecil T. Fretwell Scott Fretwell Walnut Springs Richard E., Gray Beatrice Johnson Audrin Richard Leroy Sweet John H. Needlehopper Huntsville

Reds Claim 100000 Join Army in Seoul

Prague radio reported 100,000 young men in the Seoul area volunteered for service in the North Korean Army over the last three days. Seoul, formerly the South Korean capital, is now under North Korean control.

Seoul Prague Czechoslovakia

Repeal of Poll Tax Asked by GI Forum

More than 500 delegates to the American GI Forum closed their Texas convention with a Reynosa banquet. Miss Hilda Ayala of McAllen was crowned forum queen by Rep. Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. Laredo was named 1951 convention city. Resolutions urged repeal of the poll tax and called for investigation of infant mortality.

Mcallen American GI Forum Texas Reynosa Hilda Ayala Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr Laredo Hester Garcia Corpus Christi Joe Sapata Linton

Blood Disease Strikes South Texas Cattle

In the Baytown La Porte area several anaplasmosis cases were reported by Dr. H. B. Naylor. The disease is fatal in about 20 percent of cases, with only one death in the current outbreak. No vaccine or remedy is known. it is carried by blood sucking insects and kept at bay by insect repellent sprays.

Houston Baytown-La Porte H. B. Naylor Baytown

Ex-Wife Seeks Contempt Over Rooney Alimony

Betty Jane Rase files petition in Los Angeles alleging Mickey Rooney has not paid 3 541 64 dollars in alimony and support. She cites six films in 12 months and Rooney's 250 000 dollar trust fund after divorcing in May 1948 from Miss Rose.

Los Angeles Mickey Rooney Betty Jane Rase Rooney Miss Rose Mickey Ava Gardner Martha Vickers

Masonite Doors Fallout on Price Tags Shifts 38c Claim

A fragmented ad fragment shows Masonite screen doors with plywood and 4% inch sizing, featuring a price of 38 cents. The odd wording hints at a misprint or promotional listing and underscores unclear sale terms.

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