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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1950
Page
4
Perry Jones argues that inflation and economic strain hit Austin’s lower classes hard with families living on tight budgets. He notes increased jail terms for nonpayment of fines and poll taxes, dwindling divorce fees, and many hot checks tied to groceries and basic needs.
An oldtimer recalls a man eating breakfast at home rather than a lunchroom or drug store. A man reaches middle age when he fears missing nothing by an occasional short nap.
The third great industrial movement in American history is under way with Gulf Coast chemical expansion reaching Texas. D Hudson Lewis cites Austin as a key inland hub and notes millions in new plants from New Orleans to Brownsville. The piece links growth to jobs, wealth, and a broader regional population rise through 1950-1970.
A 1980 commentary alleges Communist tactics target unionists in the electrical equipment industry, noting slugging pregnant women and threats by anonymous phone calls. It cites Mrs. Joe Mrak and Father Charles Owen Rice, linking violence to a broader leftist campaign and urging public exposure of incidents.
In a compilation from readers questions the Big Ten is described as falling to nine teams after the University of Chicago left in 1946 while Michigan State joins in 1948 but won’t be full members until 1953 due to prior schedules. The piece also answers trivia on flags at night, return postage to foreign countries, unmarried men by state, Appalachian Trail midpoint, arms for veterans, weights and measures, fish speed, and farm tractors.
Today’s booklet offer invites orders for the Uncle Sam’s Almanac 1950 edition. Supplies are limited and orders are pouring in nationwide. The pamphlet promises wealth of information across many subjects for the whole family. Send 25 cents to the Austin American Information Bureau in Washington DC.
A Senate voting arrangement involving Montana Power and Light and key Republicans and Dixiecrats helped derail a government civil rights transmission plan. Senator Russell delivered Southern votes with Wherry’s help, while public power senators later rallied to defeat the Kerr Anaconda line with absences and a new strategy led by Morse and Hill.
Senator Margaret Chase Smith and Senator Owen Brewster from Maine discussed Harry Truman's National Defense Conference address. Smith called the speech a model to humanize the Republican Party and engage with the public.
The Senate appropriations panel questions why five star officers remain on active duty while drawing full pay and occupy offices. Generals Marshall Eisenhower and admirals King Nimitz Leahy are named, with MacArthur the only active worker. A separate Iran treaty offer provokes a shah’s ire and tanks to France story closes with Senate clash between Connally and Wherry.
Intimates say the Prez will bank about $200,000 by year end in 1952 while complaing he cannot save more. Wall Streeters await a stock surge if the A P anti trust suit against Mr Whiskers wins. Congress member Marxantonio worries as Liberal Party clubs spread in Puerto Rico. a bank robber is among those Wanted in the Boston Brink classic. Coasters hear of Gloria Swanson merging with Charles Balzer in Mexico. Wesley Wells a 40 year old Black man is sentenced to California death chamber for striking a guard. the law requires death for a lifer who attacks keepers. Wells was to die Jan 27 but received an indefinite stay. Connecticut Democrats study Time Life Fortune for ammunition against H Luce. Left wing Maritime Union members are sent to the Philippines. Liz Hastings in the Virgin Islands. Nellie Revell home from hospital. Paul Gueret romance with Anne Sterling persists amid busy schedules.
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