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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1950

Page

8

Charges of Bad Faith Hurled In Nationwide Phone Dispute

Nationwide dispute over wages and bargaining heats up as leaders in New York and Detroit accuse Bell System negotiators of bad faith. Governors and state panels show progress as New Jersey operators delay a strike and prepare a report by Monday. Union leaders insist on bargaining and warn a nationwide walkout could occur by February 24.

New York CIO Communications Workers of America Detroit Joseph A. Beirne Bell System Trenton N. J Alfred Driscoll New Jersey Bell Telephone Company Driscoll H. T. Killingsworth American Telephone and Telegraph Company Bell Group Cyrus Ching Ching Killingsworth Division 10 CWA At&t Robert Creasy Washington New Jersey

Doan's Pills Advertised For Kidney Relief

As people age stress and exposure slow kidney function causing backache energy loss headaches and dizziness. Doan's Pills are pitched as a mild diuretic used for over 60 years and claimed to help flush the kidneys and relieve urinary symptoms.

Dean Doan

Florida citrus magnate urges federal action against gambling

C V Griffin a wealthy Florida grower asked President Truman to intervene in a Florida gambling crisis as Governor Warren revoked Griffin authority after a clash over Griffin’s bid to act as a temporary executive assistant. Griffin announced he would investigate racketeers in the Florida gold coast and urged a federal crusade to wipe out crime.

Tallahassee Fla C. V. Griffin Truman Florida Griffin Fuller Warren Howie Gold Coast Secor Warren Road Department Frank Wright

French Film Held Over At Texas Theater

Louis Navy city manager of Interstate Theaters said the French motion picture Monsieur Vincent will be held over through Saturday at the Texas Theater. The three day run could not accommodate all viewers. Friday and Saturday showings remain 6 8 and 10 p.m.

Louis Navy Interstate Theaters Monsieur Vincent Texas Theater Texas Novy

Gulf States Utilities to issue 6 million stock

Gulf States Utilities Co Beau mont Texas was authorized by the Power Commission to issue 6 million dollars in common stock dated on or about March 7.

Washington Gulf States Utilities Co Beaumont Texas The Power Commission

Truman Plans Democratic Campaign Tour After Speech

President Truman finished a major political speech and joked about a non political tour to boost Democratic majorities in Congress. He spoke at a 5,300-dollar Jefferson Jackson Day dinner and discussed primaries, conventions, and the 1952 reelection question.

Washington Truman Congress National Guard Ohio Pennsylvania House Senate George Luckey California White House Luckey

Potato Price Supports Cut Pending Strong Controls

The Senate agriculture committee voted 6 to 2 to end all potato price supports until strict production and marketing controls are in place. Senator Lucas introduces a plan for quotas based on bushels or acres, requiring two thirds of growers to approve quotas for price support to apply.

Washington Congress Senate Agriculture Committee Lucas D-Ill Secretary of Agriculture Senate Administration Agriculture Department

Oil Probation May Dominate Commission Talk

In San Antonio on February 16 the Railroad Commission discusses March crude production allowables while considering changes to the proration formula. East Texas wells seek a temporary return to a statewide schedule amid low output, with Scurry County and West Texas deep wells opposing a formula shift. Officials note stock declines and foreign crude cutbacks affecting the overall outlook.

San Antonio Railroad Commission East Texas Scurry County West Texas Scurry Commission EastexAs William J. Murray Jr US Bureau of Mines

Trusses and Surgical Garments Prescription Request

A notice requests prescriptions for trusses and surgical garments identified by code 170. No further details on quantities or recipients are provided in the readable text.

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