Telephone rate case and city tax outlook in Austin
The Austin American analyzes Southwestern Bell Telephone Company figures under new local rates based on 46 000 phones and projected growth to 50 000 by year end. It estimates a local gross of 1 577 941 44 annually, with per capita increases and city receipts from a 2 percent gross receipts tax plus franchise payments. It also notes safety and funding concerns for grade crossings and upcoming East Avenue and Lamar Boulevard right‑of‑way purchases with net costs around 900 000.
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Austin American
Austin
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Telephone Company
E. F. Lay
Police Department
East Seventh
Houston and Texas Central Railroad
Fifth
Meyer Lane
Sixth
Enfield Road
Barton Springs Road
Lay
Guston Morgan
East Avenue
Lamar Boulevard
Labor Progressives Plan Peace With Russia Drive
Victor Riesel reports on alleged hidden spies and deportation hurdles in the Justice Department, the rise of a peace-with-Russia campaign led by Earl Browder and the remnants of a Progressive party, and labor turmoil with strikes, layoffs, and union organizing drives across the United States including CIO and AFL activities, wage talks, and mining and shipping sector worries.
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Gument
Henry Wallace
Progressive Party
Earl Crowder
Communist Party
Wallace
Michigan
Supreme Court
California
Arizona
AFL
CIO Rubber Workers
Mobile
Ala
CIO
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Little Edwin
N. C
Upper North America
Canadian
Dominion
State Department Faces Senate Clash Over Indonesia Policy
The State Department is under fire as Republican and Democratic senators push for action against Dutch aggression in Indonesia. Acheson did not appear to testify, sparking anger. Bohlen offered to explain. Republicans moved a parallel resolution to cut ECA aid to the Dutch army. The dispute centers on policy versus implementation amid tensions with the UN and Dutch conduct in Indonesia.
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Washington
State Department
Senate
Indonesia
Truman
United Nations
Philip Jessup
League of Nations
Manchuria
Holland
ECA
South Pacific
Bob Lovett
Scott Lucas
Illinois
Lucas
Acheson
Lovett
Chip Bohlen
Bohlen
Bridges
New Hampshire
Brewster and Smith
Maine
Butler
Wherry
Nebraska
Baldwin
Connecticut
McCarthy
Wisconsin
Malone
Nevada
Langer
North Dakota
Morse
Oregon
Charles Brannan
Brannan
Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee On
A. Fernos-Isern
Puerto Rico
United States
Joe O’mahoney
VFW
Lyall Beggs
Dane County
Wis
WCTU
Beggs
American Federation of Labor
Lewis Hines
Hines
AFL
Bob Taft
Ohio
Ed Martin
Pennsylvania
Bell Syndicate Inc
Lincoln’s Tempered Response to Press Attacks Across Eras
Lincoln faced brutal press abuse in his time yet refused to gag critics. He pointed to Greeley’s influence and asserted the right to respond rather than silence the press. He warned generals against suppressing newspapers and prized candor over flattery.
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Lincoln
Politico
Horace Greeley
Greeley
Mr. Greeley
Chicago
Tourism ad program urged for Texas glow
The Editor notes Texas scenic variety and climate argue for a state wide recreation and resort promotion funded by county taxes. Advocates urge regional planning, a Big Bend benefit case, and a four region Capitol display to spur out of state visitors and local pride. Travis County reports a 24 hour juvenile center operation improving treatment of youths in custody.
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Texas
Maine
New Hampshire
Great Park
Davis Mountains
Big Bend National Park
Austin
Allan Shivers
Texas Capitol Grounds
Travis County
Corpus Christi
Amateur Photography booklet offered by Wedderburn
Readers asked for a simple guide on Amateur Photography by Alexander J. Wedderburn a recognized authority. The illustrated booklet promises to cover all aspects of the hobby and invites requests by mailing 25 cents to Austin American Information Bureau Washington D C.
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Alexander J. Wedderburn
America
Austin
American Information Bureau
Eye Street
N. E
Washington, D. C
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William J. W
Zidy
Russia
BY Victor Riesel
Department of Justice
White House
Army
Midwest
Justice Department
Gerhart Eisler
Number One
Commie
Mike Quill
CIO Transport Workers
Quill
Big Joe Curran
Union Treasuries
California Teamsters
Teamsters
John Lewis
John
Abe
Lewis
Phil Murray
Atlantic
Lausche
Taft
General Motors
Cincinnati
New York
Drew Pearson
Gop
New York City
Veterans’ Center
Massachusetts
Parkersburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Charleston
Boston
Museum of Science and Industry
Merry
Noah Brooks
James Gordon Bennett
Herald
Austin Area Economic Development Foundation
Little Park
Capitol Appealing
Capitol
Travis
By Smith
Santy Claus
The
Austin Statesman
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
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