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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1950
Page
4
Travis County grand jury warns merchants as holiday shopping begins. Advice stresses requiring cashier initials and buyer identification, checking funds, and not pursuing prosecution for disputed checks.
A columnist accuses the US government of aiding Soviet China and Reds through continued shipments of war material. He cites a New York meeting with Commerce officials and notes a rise in trade routes via Hong Kong from Japan, from 19.5 million in 1949 to 33 million in August 1950.
A compiled Q and A exchange covers art repatriation from Berlin in 1949 by airlift, a vice presidential trivia fact about Alben Barkley, Bible publishing acts, European land and water questions, and early Jewish settlement in America. It also includes a critical tirade on Soviet influence, Hong Kong and Asia trade, and alleged American exports to Soviet territories, criticizing Commerce Department adequacy.
Congress debates McCarran Internal Security Act amid strong partisan views. Voters backed President Truman’s veto in some races, with several veto supporters defeated. Administration proposals seek to curb plant listings, immigration rules, and potential habeas corpus suspension. Local reactions in Austin condemn Upton Close’s controversial remarks as sensational and misguided.
Nursery songs and singing games with play instructions. Includes words and music in kid friendly keys. Durable illustrated softcover, a popular collection for children. Send 25 cents to Austin American Information Bureau, 1200 cc Street NW, Washington 5.
The article outlines tensions between Washington and Tokyo over MacArthur in Korea. It details four key differences in policy and authority from October to November 1950 including cross‑38th Parallel limits, neutrality zone execution, statements about Chinese and Soviet involvement, and MacArthur’s controversial UN message before the elections. The piece notes Truman’s unease and political ramifications.
Walter Winchell reflects on Broadway lore with jokes about Clark Gable and a newsgal's blush. He cites a music oracle misreading style and a Rothschild roulette anecdote about a stranger who promises repayment with interest, highlighting bright but brittle showbiz bravado.
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