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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1950

Page

21

Red Jackets Pace New Grid Uniforms At Austin High

Austin High School introduces maroon and white Red Jackets uniforms funded by student sales and a 9945 loan from the school board. The program includes 125 members, daily rehearsals, and marching-test requirements led by sponsor Mrs. Weldon Corey and band director Mr. Corey.

Austin High School Sonttie Gayle Stevenson Carole Newberry Mergeret Foust Ann Benbow Marilyn Heel Mise Corinne Hert Sle Shea Weldon Corey Austin Scool Red Jackets Mermoan Erndon

Menhaden Oil Powers Soap Paint and Ink Uses

The oil from menhaden fish is widely used in soap paint varnish insect spray and printing ink across industries. This versatile byproduct supports manufacturing and consumer goods markets.

Camp Education To Move Sixth Graders To Friday Mountain

Austin Public Schools will offer a full week of camping education for all sixth graders at Friday Mountain, 17 miles from Austin. The program includes health and safety measures, a miniature town setup, and a staff of camp supervisors and counselors.

Austin Friday Mountain Nch Friday Mountain Oak Hill Texse Lee Wilborn Wilborn Austin Public Schools Walter P. Webb R. J. Kidd Wyborn L. E. Noe Johnny Keel Richard Kirchhof Nell Davis Kirchhoff New York University Hogg Foundation

Californian Studies Forest Fire Losses

Berkeley, Calif. August 29. Prof. Woodbridge Metcalf of the University of California lists eight major losses from forest fires. They include slowed forest growth by 10 to 25 years, loss of humus and increased erosion, reduced water supply, destruction of game cover, wrecked recreation areas, heavy local business losses, and population decline as residents move away.

Berkeley Calif Woodbridge Metcalf University of California

Astrologer Foresees War Victory for Ango American Powers

Burmese astrologer Saya Ohn Thin predicts war between the Anglo American powers and Russia by mid September. He says the conflict will be lasting intense months with ultimate victory for the Anglo American group. He also warned Communists will gain military headway until January 21, 1951.

Rangoon Saya Ohn Thin America Britain Russia Ohn Thin

Steady Habits Land Shaped Connecticut Identity

The state of Connecticut, often nicknamed the Land of Steady Habits, is recognized for its stable traditions and enduring values that have shaped its public and cultural landscape. Local lore ties this sobriquet to consistent civic norms and measured progress across generations.

State Connecticut

Owl intelligence questioned by Chicago curator

Avetin L Rand, curator of birds at the Chicago Neutral History Museum, notes owls appear impressive but may have limited self learning. He cites a captive owl that refused to leave a cage, reacting only when meat is placed in a rat skin. He adds crows and their relatives are truly intelligent.

Chicago Ava Avetin L Rand Chicago Neutral

Monsoon Failure Strikes India Bread Basket

Monsoon failure hits south India causing drought across lakes and crops. eight million people affected as rice rations shrink to seven ounces daily. Officials try supplement with wheat milo millet but lign grains fail to substitute rice for hungry families.

India

Israelis Speed Settling In Former Arab Properties

A government bulletin notes 83 000 rooms and 7 800 shops and workshops once owned by Arabs are being allocated to 17090 new Jewish immigrants and former soldiers in Tel Aviv. The bulletin also lists 900 000 acres of land formerly held by Arabs, with 62 500 acres used for plantations. Many Arabs are now refugees in Gaza or elsewhere.

Tel Aviv Israel Obtodlan Gaza

Israeli Red Cross Aids Arabians in Jaffa District

Needy Arabs in the former Arab held Jaffa sector receive aid from Israeli Red Cross groups. The welfare ministry distributed food to 1 280 areas in one month. Convalescent camps for Arab children operate in Jaffa Nafllydda Ramle and Migdal Gad. Canteens serve meals to hundreds daily in Um el Facem and Abu Elion in the Negev.

Tel Aviv Israel Jaffa Israeli Red Cross Ministry of Social Wartase Naf Lydda Reamle Migdal Gad Siso Um el Facem Abu Elion Negev Desert

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