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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1949

Page

5

Labour confrontations in Asia and Europe unfold at sea and in Peking

The piece depicts AFL and CIO leaders meeting in London and Red labor strategists in Peking to plan a global labor war. It claims a massive anti-Communist network will form, linking 50 million unions across 74 nations to oppose Communist influence and pressure Asia and Australasia.

Ile de France Joe Peking China le de France AFL London Walter Reuther CIO Peking Hall Chou En-Lai Chou Mexico Toledano Russia Soloview Uba Louis Pena Africa Abdulle Lo France America Australasia New Zealand Points East Mukden State Department Angus Ward Trade Union Council of Angus Ard Shanghai Trade Union Council Shanghai Shihchingshan Shansi Orient Korea Mongolia Kazakstan Soviet Socialist Republic Lombardo Toledano Washington Paris Amsterdam Cumberland Terrace Plaza Cincinnati Post-Hall Syndicate Inc

They Say Women Find an Excuse to Buy New Outfits

A speaker notes that women claim nothing to wear as a reason to buy fresh clothes for occasions. An unrelated remark about a cabinet storing lost papers is included with a comment about Garbo feeling uncomfortable when stared at.

Garbo Dane

Oil fights may shade Texas civil rights clash in Congress

Texans in Washington warn that two oil controversies may overshadow the January session civil rights battle. Speaker Rayburn cites repeal of the depletion allowance as a top fight while Texas seeks to confirm ownership of tidelands and secure lease money and royalties. The dispute touches ownership beyond the 10 1/2 mile limit to the continental shelf with potential billions at stake for Texas.

Congress Texas Washington Sam Rayburn Tidelands Price Daniel United States Gulf Comromise Daniel

Fire Danger Increased by Holiday Conditions

Fire danger rises with Christmas practices in homes and stores in Austin. Crowded shops, wrapping paper, litters, decorations, lighting, gas stoves, electrical toys, and dry leaves raise risk. Emphasizes avoiding open flames and diligent wrapping paper storage to prevent tragic accidents.

Austin

Wynn Berle Feud Echoes 1849 Astor Place Riot

The piece notes Ed Wynn and Milton Berle feuding over jokes and reputations, likening the clash to the 1849 Astor Place riot between Macready and Forrest. It recalls how audience unrest led to deaths, police action, and militia, framing modern feuds as attention drivers in show business.

Ed Wynn Milton Berle Wynn Berle Milt Grannigan Hassel Astor Place Milton Macready Forrest Serle Manhattan Broad Mac Opera House National Guard England Manish Murer Billy Rose

Questions and Answers on moons ships and symbols

A compilation of Q and A covering harvest and hunter moons, the oldest US Navy ship Constellation launched 1797, card suit symbolism, true cross fragments, gypsy moth introduction, aluminum roofing qualities, and Civil Service family appointments with federal positions rules.

Constellation Newport R. I United States Navy

All Heroes of America Aren’t on Football Field

Washington column notes Leo Speros of Wilson High School scoring in a DC playoff victory while praising his father for quietly aiding a disappointed secretary. It also covers clergy reactions to rent control, Montgomery’s German armament argument, and coal miners’ pension battles, plus Moscow and defense shifts.

Washington Drew Pearson Leo Speros Wilson High School District of Columbia Leo Speros Parnell Thomas Miss Campbell Silver Fox Jim Speros John R. Fitzpatrick Chicago Kendall Cady Institute of Real Estate Management Congress Monsignor John O'Grady Cady Louis Johnson Europe United States Germany Montgomery Russia Prussia West Germany Omar Bradley Bradley Secy. Johnson Johnson Britain Sir Archibald Montgomery Mary Pitcairn Monty Lewis Love Welfare Fund John R. Steelman Winchester

Winchell On Broadway

A mix of celebrity gossip and society notes from New York includes plans for confirmations before Christmas, a NYU teaching escort, actor rosters, raises, marriages, and parties across Manhattan. Mentions of Eisenhower, publishing picks, and social imports fill the page with high society flare.

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