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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1950
Page
3
Kerrville led with a $30,000 jump in delinquent tax collections from 1948 to 1949 with 35 percent growth. New Braunfels rose $20,000 (8 percent) and Luling $7,500 (22 percent) while Lockhart gained $3,200 (5 percent). Officials cite city-limit extensions, new buildings, and valuation increases as key factors.
The City Zoning Board of Adjustment on Tuesday night recommended changing two lots at the northeast corner of East Fourth and Onion Streets from B residential to D industrial. Rex Shields had sought the change. The board also heard nine appeals for variances from zoning laws at City Hall.
Central Ingle shows partly cloudy skies with a few afternoon showers on Wednesday and little temperature change. East Texas predicts partly cloudy with scattered thunder showers mainly in the east. overall Texas sees small temperature shifts and few showers.
Reuse worn oiled silk shower curtains by cutting into a makeup cape to protect clothing during cosmetics application. The idea preserves fabric by repurposing damaged curtains into a practical accessory.
The governor's office referred a request for police protection from non union workers at the Denison Cotton Mill to the Department of Public Safety. The department will conduct the requested investigation. Workers accuse CIO strike members of physical violence on streets and at home. locals say officers lack manpower to protect them.
Prince Philip signs birth certificate at Clarence House revealing the name of the couple's newborn daughter Anne Elizabeth Louise. The christening date remains undisclosed.
Death on this day in 1880 marked the passing of J W Henderson known as Smoky a Texas figure who joined the Texas Rangers in 1842 and later served as lieutenant governor and governor de facto after Pete H Bell resigned He fought for rights in the Texas Revolution and remained active in public life through the Civil War era in Houston and state politics.
Jakob A Malik distributed a cable claiming 39 American POWs in Korea urge US troop withdrawal to end bloodshed. US sources question authenticity and voluntary signing. The appeal was sent to Malik as UN Security Council president, not as Soviet delegate.
The Canadian Army reports its special brigade, potentially bound for Korea, has reached 8 100 men. The item notes Aug 29 from Ottawa and cites Carl Schaffrin's letter about HADACOL testimonials, including a March to improve appetite and energy, with a 1950 copyright.
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