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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1950

Page

5

Hollywood Buzzing Over Rumor Sinatra Gardner Romance

Hollywood chatter swirls around a possible romance between Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner after Nancy Sinatra announced the end of her 11 year marriage. Nancy said she will pursue a property settlement but not divorce, while Sinatra remained silent. Gardner, ex-wife of Mickey Rooney and Artie Shaw, has been seen in Houston with Sinatra during his engagement at the Shamrock Hotel.

Hollywood Ava Gardner Frank Sinatra Nancy Miss Gardner Mickey Rooney Artie Shaw Frankie Frank Sinatra Frank Jr Christina Houston Texas Shamrock Hotel Oscar Holcombe Perry Charles Charles San Fernando Valley Marilyn Maxwell

Weight Gain Aid Promoted By Dr Pierce Discovery

An advertisement urges underweight readers to use Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to boost appetite and digestion. It claims the tonic draft helps convert food into flesh and increases desire to eat, offered in tablets for 50 cents and liquid at 1 dollar.

Dr. Pierce

One of 10 Convict Escapees Still Free

Houston February 15 A group of 10 Negro convicts escaped from Central Prison Farm Monday. By Wednesday three had been arrested in Houston. Robert Sammall 30 with Jefferson County robbery sentence remains at large. Others include Rudolph Finney 21 Harris County assault to rob Clifton White 23 Harris County robbery and Napoleon Taylor 22 Harris County rape and robbery.

Houston Central Prison Farm Robert Samrall Jefferson County Rudolph C. Finney Dallas County Clifton White Harris County Napoleon Taylor Ivo

Army studies Arctic war readiness and cold weather gear

US military planners warned of a potential hot war in Arctic regions and outlined Army research for cold weather combat. The Army requests 4.02 billion for defense, with 8.26 million for research and development, including arctic clothing, rations, gear, and lighter stoves.

US Army Washington Russia Arctic House Army Army Quartermaster Department Siberia Jack Finks Army Quartermaster General's Office Quartermaster Department Quartermaster Corps

Civilian in GPs Clothing Jailed

Mil ton Manning Jackson, 17, of East St Louis, posed as a corporal at Scott Air Force Base Illinois for four months. He lived on base and wore a uniform, shifting squads, until arrested after clashing with St Louis police. He claimed to be a civilian when questioned and was charged with impersonating a service member.

ST. Louis INS Milton Manning Jackson East St. Louis Scott Air Force Base Ill Jackson Fifth Army Air Force

Quads Celebrate Second Birthday With Large Cake

Zavada quadruplets three girls and a boy celebrate their second birthday in Latrobe Pennsylvania. The sisters get home permanents and a 26 by 18 by 7 inch cake from Baker Bob Colavine while Bishop Daniel Ivancho blesses the celebration. Parents Barbara and Andy Zavada manage a full house with help from a former nurse and local factory life.

Latrobe Zavada Bernadette Barbara Anna Mary Barbara Zavala Johnny Pennsylvania Bob Colavine Daniel Ivancho Andy Zavada Andy

Duke of Windsor Denies Planning Home in Britain

Edward Duke of Windsor says he and his American wife will return to England but will not make their home there. The couple deny plans to reside in Great Britain before 1950 end as they tour Mexico City during a three day visit plus royal engagements with President Aleman and social events before traveling to Houston and New Orleans.

Mexico City Edward Duke of Windsor England Wallie Simpson Baltimore Great Britain France Windsors Tampico Dallas Clint Murchison Mexico Mrs. Aleman Houston New Orleans

Madison High teachers resign over alleged misconduct at Royal Oak

In Royal Oak Michigan 13 of 17 Madison High School instructors resign after a student protest over alleged harassment and smoking in class. The teacher denies charges and the superintendent defends actions while a parents committee seeks state education board review.

Detroit Mich Madison High School Royal Oake State Board of Education Robert Peters J. Russell Roe F. Foster Wilkinson Roe Wilkinson

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