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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1950

Page

5

Churchill Presses Case Against Labour in Radio Address

Britain faces a tense clash as Churchill plans a 20 minute radio appeal against Attlee's Labour government. He argues for stronger rearmament while Korea commitments loom, amid battles over conscription and parliament recalls.

Winston Churchill Attlee Korea House of Commons Churchill Clement Davies Liberal Party Labor Britain Davies

Punishment Fitting Crime In Cuba Story Ends In Marriage

A tale from Cuba under Spanish rule recounts a senorita named Josefina kidnapped by a count. Roberto disguises as a friar to rescue her, Governor General Miguel Tacon orders the couple wed, then has the bridegroom killed as the widow inherits the count’s wealth.

Powers Mark Barron Cuba Charlie Moses Dame-Napers Charlie Josefina Caballero Roberto Jose de Cordoba Havana Miguel Tacon Tacon Solomon

Knowledge Quiz Answers From Historic Q and A Sheet

A compiled set of Q and A samples covers simple and compound interest, corn stalk yields per acre, Christmas Sundays since 1900 and next in 1955, insect losses, Roosevelt trips, the beauty proverb source, Eskimo height and lifespan, camel hair fabric, Battle of the Wilderness name, Mary Donelson’s hair, Vesuvius height change, oaths before judges, Kiwanis derivation, and deaths in wrestling versus boxing.

Editor's Notebook Reflects on 19th Amendment Anniversary

The piece marks the 30th anniversary of women’s suffrage, notes Texas’ Aug 26 1920 ratification, and cites Governor Hobby’s proclamation. It contrasts court rulings with constitutional guarantees, laments jury exclusion for women, and previews John C. White’s bid for state commissioner of agriculture with debate over J. E. McDonald.

United States United States Supreme Court Wilson United States Senate House Senate Texas W. P. Hobby John C. White White Texas Tech College Texas A&m College State Department of Agriculture

Our Presidents and Their Wives pamphlet ad

A condensed history offers facts on presidencies and First Ladies with portraits. The Austin American Information Bureau advertises a 25 cent pamphlet at 1200 Eye Street NW Washington DC.

United States London Austin American Information Bureau Eye Street Washington, D. Cc

Vaughan Meddling in Army Officers Orders Sparks Controversy

The Bell Syndicate report accuses Major General Harry Vaughan of using White House influence to push a transfer for reserve lieutenant Robert C. Smith from Field Artillery to the Judge Advocate General Corps. It alleges senior officers in Korea are not the army’s best, citing Walker Landrum and Willoughby as examples of questionable leadership decisions.

Labor Churchill House of Commons Attlee Democratic Party J. E. McDonald Wendell Willkie Tom Dewey McDonald Washington Korea Pentagon Army Walton Walker MacArthur Walker George S. Patton Jr Eugene Landrum 90Th France Landrum Japan Charles Willoughby Harry Vaughan White House Vaughan Robert C. Smith Columbia Field Artillery Smith Missouri William H. Becker Becker Missouri University Law School Judge Advocate General's Corps Adjutant General's Office Fifth Army Chicago Judge Advocate General The Bell Syndicate, Inc

McKellar and Cannon clash over gavel in closed-door dispute

Senator Kenneth McKellar and Congressman Clarence Cannon, both veteran appropriations leaders, argued and exchanged expletives behind closed doors as they sought agreement on the federal appropriations bill. Colleagues separated them before anyone was hurt.

Kenneth McKellar Tennessee Clarence Cannon Missouri Senate House McKellar Senate Appropriations Cannon House Appropriations

AP News Note on Local Content Rights

The Associated Press notes its exclusive right to republication of local news and AP dispatches printed in the newspaper. This notice states AP holds use rights for local coverage and AP-origin material.

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