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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1949

Page

2

Horse Meat Sale Stopper Passes House 121-4

United Press reports legislation banning the sale of horse meat for human consumption cleared the House by 121 to 4 and moves to the Senate. The act prohibits sale or possession with intent to sell horse meat and imposes a $1000 fine or 30 days to two years in jail. Injunctions would stop violators from slaughtering, selling, or transporting horse meat.

United Press House Senate Jeff Woodruff Pasadena

Hanna Attacks Special Panels in Texas Legislature

Representative Sam Hanna of Dallas pushed a bill to create a commission to revise Texas election laws, sending it to the appropriations committee after remarks denouncing study commissions. The measure passed 95 to 28 as Whiteside of Tyler moved to recommit.

Associated Press Texas House Committee On Appropriations Sam Hanna Dallas Hanna Gilmer-Aikin

Bodies of five US airmen found in Iran crash

Five American airmen killed in the February 6 crash in Iran have been identified. The recovered bodies include Techn ical Sergeant Joseph P. Greer of El Paso Texas, Technical Sergeant John S. Stewart of Du Bois Pennsylvania, and Staff Sergeant Edmund G. Luke of Malden Massachusetts. Colon el Charles M. Christ and Captain Ivar T. Saunders were reported killed. Wreckage search hindered by deep snow. bodies to be flown to Dhahran then the United States. Memorial services held at Tehran. crash cause not learned.

Washington Iran State Department Department Joseph P. Greer el Paso Texas John S. Stewart du Bois Edmund G. Luke Malden Mass Charles M. Christ Tulsa Oklahoma Ivar T. Saunders Houston Sultanabad Teh- Yan Dhahran United States Tehran Gadi

Piano Goes To Pieces At Ottawa Concert

Argentina pianist Antonio De Raco performed with the Ottawa Philharmonic Orchestra before a packed hall. Mid Chopin concerto a wood piece from the pedals fell twice, denying encores as the pianist finished and exited in dignity.

Ottawa Antonio de Raco Argentina Ottawa Philharmonic Orchestra de Raco

Woods Says Austin Leaders Refuse Gilmer Aikin Forum

State Superintendent L A Woods declares Austin education leaders refuse to hear his side of the Gilmer Aikin school controversy. He plans a radio appeal after PTA groups and Travis County representatives urged blanket support for the bills. Woods laments no department members have been invited to present the opposing view and calls for a public forum. He urges citizens to listen Tuesday night.

Austin American Capitol L. A. Woods Austin Austin Pta Pearce Johnson Johnnie B. Rogers Travis County Dr. Woods

Tahitian girls barred from wearing swimsuits in Sydney

Four Tahitian visitors the Rey sisters and Miss Marcelle Frogier were warned not to wear their Tahitian style bathing suits on Sydney beaches. Marcelle said Tahiti allows minimal swimwear, while the group enjoys their first trip away from home and plans to continue to San Francisco, London and Paris.

Sydney Australia Islands Rey Sisters Eclare Euliette Ervine Marcelle Frogier Marcelle Tahiti Miss Frogier Papeete San Francisco London Paris

Pumpkin cream ice cream debuts at Boston restaurant feast

Pumpkin pie flavored ice cream is highlighted as a feature at a Boston dining spot. The article notes the new dessert as a noteworthy menu addition and treats patrons with a seasonal indulgence.

Boston

Ground swells flood Redondo Beach area threatening homes

Huge Pacific swells battered a mile long stretch between Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach on Thursday. A single story home was unroofed while eight other residences and apartments suffered damage. The seawall cracked, rocks and debris covered the strand, and electricity for the area was cut as evacuations were considered.

Redondo Beach Calif Here Hermosa Beach Pacific

Twenty Three Die as Cathay Pacific Airliner Crashes

A Cathay Pacific twin engined airliner crashed into a hill in heavy fog near Hong Kong killing 23 people. The flight from Manila to Hong Kong carried three Australian crew members and a British stewardess, with passengers largely Chinese merchants including three children.

Hong Kong Cathay Pacific

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