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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1949
Page
6
The Texas system ends a 72 hour week for women in eleemosynary hospitals and related institutions. The Board of Control reports the 54 hour week becomes maximum with 44 hours for most departments. Some workers may still face 40 hours as reforms continue and plans aim to align mental hospitals with general practice.
A New York chef recites a tale of Tarra Singh, a camel dealer, and a soothsayer. The prophecy predicts death for three loved ones and the dealer himself if unheeded. The soothsayer learns his chart was wrong, yet his own death confirms fate's hold.
A compilation of science trivia and civic debate excerpts includes heart beat counts and breath volume, aging milestones for hair and teeth, seed germination longevity, and the Rainbow Bridge height. It then covers aHouse rules committee arms-for-Europe debate and a Sunday school class led by Major General Harry Vaughan in Alexandria.
The narrative recalls Walter Howey’s rise from Des Moines to Chicago and New York, noting his influence on modern journalism. The author recounts the famous $17 vest, its impact on a young Howey, and a vow to lend the garment to any film about Howey if made during his lifetime.
Advocates press for annual Texas legislature sessions and a constitutional pension increase linked to a federal boost of about 22 million dollars. The piece notes past opposition to old age assistance liens, Governor Shivers plans to study building needs, and Senator Morris acting as governor during Shivers absences in September.
This edition features a six page section Interesting Facts About Our Presidents and a 56 page history with portraits of each President and First Lady. It presents a condensed political history of the United States. Order by sending 25 cents to Austin American Information Bureau. 316 ve N. E. Washington.
Senator Joe O Mahoney of Wyoming blocks a secret plan for tidelands oil compromise bills backed by California Texas and Louisiana. He favors federal tideland oil control and hearings begin Wednesday before a House judiciary subcommittee. President Truman presses ahead with government reorganization plans despite resistance in Congress. Former Senator John Sherman Cooper to address United Mine Workers on Labor Day.
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