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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1950
Page
5
The article summarizes a 19th century Southern Christmas rooted in plantation life. It notes September preps, large family gatherings, slave labor on the hearth, abundant food, handmade decorations, pine from the land, and Christmas Eve gifts. It contrasts modern ease with old time labor and emphasizes family unity and memory.
The editorial argues civil defense and internal security must be first for the Legislature. It notes federal plans to spend about three billion dollars, with states and locales matching roughly 50 50, totaling around 25 million annually for Texas over 1951 52. It calls for rapid action to enact laws, recruit personnel, and train volunteers while warning against past wasteful civilian defense programs.
A 1980 Post-Hall Syndicate report alleges Harry Bridges leads pro Soviet labor cadre harassing AFL seamen at 440 Avalon Boulevard Wilmington California. It claims mobs 25 to 300 strong attacked union halls, threatening docks and ports along the coast while unions restrain action for national unity.
The Greenwich observatory was erected in 1675 at a cost of 250 pounds from spoilt gunpowder sales to aid navigation. After 272 years at Greenwich it moved to Herstmonceux Castle in Sussex.
Today’s booklet offer promotes a 56 page illustrated volume about the presidents and their spouses. The ad notes rare portraits and modern photos, brief personal histories, political Career facts, and condensed administration sketches. Send 25 cents to Austin American Information Bureau in Washington DC.
A summary of Truman's off record meeting with congressmen covers not arming Chinese guerrillas, not dropping the A bomb on China or Korea, and treating China as aggressors. It notes possible Monroe Doctrine in Asia, US training of 10,000 West Germans, Nehru’s stance, and various political moves and personnel shifts.
Congress will hear January arguments on the US Circuit Court of Appeals ruling overturning Judy Coplon conviction. The three judges urged legislation to enlarge FBI arrest powers and to legalize certain wiretapping in espionage sabotage kidnapping extortion and national security cases.
War correspondent Marguerite Higgins and a major general in the Orient will wed. The Vera Ellen and R Hudson romance ends. Various celebrities face rumors, weddings, divorces, and social intrigue from New York’s theater and literary circles.
The Associated Press license confirms republication rights for local newspaper content and AP dispatches. It specifies exclusive use for AP and local news printed in the newspaper.
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