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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1948
Page
5
Rococo, a European art style that began in the early 18th century, draws its name from the French word decailles. The term reflects artificial grottoes and rock arrangements used in the gardens at Versailles.
The suit seeks to settle whether tidelands offshore property rights belong to states or the federal government. Texas and Louisiana officials vow to defend state claims, arguing sovereignty over Gulf lands and billions in offshore revenues. Clark argues federal authority prevails, citing California precedent and equal state rights.
The United States steps up actions tied to Indonesia with demands and possible council measures. Chifley and Nehru criticize Dutch actions while Indonesian spokesmen cite mass killings and Dutch manipulation as core triggers for ongoing conflict.
The Netherlands announces a stop-gap government for Indonesia and launches police action against Republican forces. Dutch troops seize several towns in Java and Sumatra including Madioen, Pati, Soerakarta, and Bangka Siapiapi as they pursue control of key centers and disrupt Republican lines.
A federal judge ruled Representative J. Parnell Thomas must stand trial on charges of conspiring to defraud the government by padding congressional payrolls. The trial is set for Jan. 10. Thomas and former secretary Helen Campbell face multiple counts with potential penalties up to 32 years in prison and $40,000 in fines if convicted.
A temporary restraining order halted state land sales on 12,521 acres at Padre Island Laguna Madre. Judge Charles O. Betts dissolved the order, in a case by Jesse T. Kyle and others against land commissioner Bascom Giles. Leases valued at $739,255 were under dispute as portions allegedly accreted to private landowners.
The article notes that the rabbit was domesticated by the ancient Greeks and Romans, highlighting early animal husbandry practices and cross cultural adoption of rabbits.
Two 16 year olds riding a motorcycle were slightly injured after a collision with a car in the 500 block of Barton Springs Road around 9 30 p m Tuesday. Harvard Pittman driver of the motor and Howard Jenkins passenger received abrasions and lacerations and were treated at Brackenridge Hospital. F E Petry 604 East Third Street drove the car involved.
North China general Fu Tso YI's forces were encircled about 60 miles northwest of Peiping as Communist units press south from Manchuria. Rebels hold two Suchow area islands and block northward routes while veterans move to the heart of China. The government abandons the Hwai River line 100 miles northwest of the capital signaling hope for escape has faded for the trapped Suchow garrison.
The Board of Pardons denied a commutation of Wilson Moore in Harris County rape case. Moore remains sentenced to die in the electric chair on January 2.
Stalin turns 69 in Moscow as reports describe him as hale hearty and alert. No public observances or national holiday were noted and newspapers did not mention any celebration. An entry on Soviet desk calendars marks the date.
Baton Rouge December 21 Officials reported that an audit of Lafayette Parish Police Jury books for two years ending December 31 1947 showed what approaches financial chaos Supervisor of Public Funds Archie M Smith urged further local investigation into the matter The audit covered the two years ending 1947.
Charles L. Tucker was hospitalized after being struck by his own truck following a collision with two autos at an Odessa intersection. He fell from the truck as it hit the second car and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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