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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1949

Page

6

Schacht Freed Again by German DeNazification Court

In Stuttgart on February 25, Hjalmar Schacht the Third Reich economic figure avoided an eight year Nazi offender sentence after a Review Board failed to agree with an appeals court ruling upholding the term. The case has featured acquittals and reinstatements across courts and zones.

Stuttgart Germany Hjalmar Schacht Third Reich Wuerttemberg-Baden Schacht International Military Tribunal Nuernberg DeNazification Ministry

Rail Workers Recalled After Short Furlough

The New York Central Railroad announced that 5 055 employees furloughed February 11 at four car shops and six locomotive shops will be recalled to work on March 16.

New York New York Central Railroad KTBC KVET KTXN Texas Ee Farm Max R. Crumiey Austin Family Clues Austin Nausica News of America Guerra Waring Garden Gate Wee Archie Andrews Southland Chiurch Taylor Mary Lee Taylor Alexander Abbott & Gostelie Net Venter' T Fa McConnell Unction Land Air Force Theater of Rmel Girls Corps Bing Crosby Asic Lackland Air Force Rand Rmecons Corps Oday Lulu Belle & Scotty Grand Central Tion Riders of of Then Sage Xavier Cugat Red River Guerra Norman Cloutier Kine Cole Norman Cloutier Rick Snannenan Slim Bryant Opera Shep Fields Met Allen Roth Opera Tax News Met Ia Vaughn Monroe Met Opera Vincent Lopez Met Opera New Campus Peere Russ Hodges Uss Hodges Arry Wismer Hawaii Little Herman TCU Malone Mr. R. Malone van Kirkpatrick Undup Bove Williams

Don’t Neglect Slipping False Teeth

A brief notice warns readers to address slipping false teeth promptly. It emphasizes seeking professional adjustment to avoid discomfort or injury and to maintain proper chewing and speech.

Glass Faces Decision on City Council Candidacy

Councilman Taylor Glass held a reserved decision on whether to seek another term with a statement planned for Saturday. He was among five business leaders endorsed by a citizens group and petitions for Glass and others already filed. Glass cited business commitments and a family medical matter as factors in delaying a formal plan, adding he will not run on any ticket.

Taylor Glass Glass Citizens’ Committee Will T. Johnson A. J Bert) Maloney Ed St. John Stuart MacCorkle Johnson Maloney Fred W. Schramm Jr Joe Grimes Jess Allman Allman Laura Ellen St. David's Hospital

You Gotta Stay Happy Comedy Flight with Stewart

Marvin Payne runs a fragile two ship airline on a thin budget. A mysterious blonde joins a cargo run with a chimpanzee corpse fish and embezzler aboard. The crash on Percy Kilbride’s Oklahoma farm triggers chaos and laughs as James Stewart and Joan Fontaine anchor a lively cast.

Marvin Payne Marv Percy Kilbride Oklahoma James Stewart Joan Fontaine Eddie Albert Roland Young Robert Carson Saturday Evening Post Universal-International C. Potter Karl Tunkers Rial Robert Arson the State Theatre Marve Albert Mr. Racknell

Greek Women Fight and Die in Greek Communist Troops Attack

US observers estimate 25 to 33 percent of Greek Communist combat troops at Florina were women soldiers. Women served as riflewomen mortar operators and bazooka operators and may comprise up to half of forces by casualties and prisoners. Observers noted integrated units and brutal treatment of male prisoners by women, while Greek forces reported some women mistreated prisoners.

Florina Greece Florinda

Camera Lover Victim Of His Own Hobby

John K. Rogers, 35, known for posing death scenes for his camera, was found dead by hanging in his attic. The camera was set to record the stunt, indicating a fatal self-portrait gone wrong in Cleveland.

Cleveland John K. Rogers

Louisiana Tax Collections Rise in First Seven Months

Baton Rouge Louisiana February 25 The State Department of Revenue reports that collections for the first seven months of the current fiscal year exceed the corresponding period in 1947 48 by 47 994 668 dollars indicating stronger revenue intake and continued fiscal momentum for the state.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State Department of Revenue

McCarran Launches China Recovery Plan

Senator McCarran announces a China recovery plan proposing a 1.5 billion dollar fund to stabilize the currency revise taxes and provide economic and military aid. A joint US China commission would supervise each phase.

Washington China McCarran D-Nev Us-China Commission

Nepal Seeks United Nations Membership

The Kingdom of Nepal applied Friday for UN membership. Located in the Himalayas between India and Tibet, the Nepalese Government at Katmandu asked for action soon but was told the application was not yet in order under the rules.

Lake Success Kingdom of Nepal United Nations Himalayas India Tibet Katmandu

Italy Forms Supreme Defense Council to Coordinate Armed Forces

Rome February 25. Italy's government approved creation of a Supreme Defense Council to coordinate and strengthen the nation's armed forces. President Luigi Einaudi will head the council which will examine general political and technical problems of national defense.

Rome Italy Supreme Defense Council Luigi Einaudi

Court Records and Local Docket Highlights

District court filings include several divorce petitions across 126th and 98th districts with associated parties. Additional cases involve partition action, probate for muniment of title, and driving while intoxicated charges with fines. New car registrations list multiple makes and owners across Ford, Packard, and Chevrolet brands.

Movie Showings With Audie Murphy and Roy Rogers

Multiple theaters list last day showings and continuous start times for films featuring Audie Murphy, Roy Rogers, Glenn Ford, Joan Fontaine, Barbara Stanwyck, and others. Start times span early morning to late evening across Paramount Capitol Queen Texas and drive-in venues with westerns, comedies, and dramas.

Capitol John Wayne Nevada Roy Rogers

Arsenic in Coffee Trial Testimony in Great Falls

Gl Wasn't Told Arsenic in Coffee details Mrs Hughett defense testimony in Burt murder case noting she lacked time to warn Burt and MPs were due. She says she and Elaine Johnston sought to hospitalize him to avoid guardhouse confinement and denies intent to harm the San Marcos, Texas soldier.

Great Falls Mont Dannie Sue Hughett Robert M. Burt Burt Air Force Base Hospital Elaine Johnston San Marcos Texas Hughett

Reds Sail Cruiser Milwaukee Back To United States

The American cruiser Milwaukee, loaned to Russia and renamed Murmansk, left Portsmouth England for the United States to be returned to the US Navy. A Russian crew sailed it to Portsmouth for fueling and water. The Milwaukee had served the Red Fleet about five years.

Portsmouth Eng Milwaukee Russia Murmansk United States Red Fleet

GE to cut jobs at Hanford plant without halting operations

The General Electric Company announced unspecified cuts in its 21,000 person workforce at the Hanford Plutonium Plant. An Atomic Energy Commission spokesman said the move would not curtail plant operations.

Richland, Wash General Electric Company Hanford Atomic Energy Commission

Kimball Confirmed for Navy Air Post

The Senate confirmed Dan A. Kimball of Los Angeles as assistant secretary of the Navy for air by unanimous voice vote on Friday. The confirmation completes his appointment to oversee naval air operations.

Kimball Navy Air Post Washington Senate Dan A. Kimball Los Angeles

Rockefeller Aid to UT Includes 30000 for Genetics Study

University of Texas Board of Regents accepted a 30000 gift from the Rockefeller Foundation to continue genetics research using fruit flies. The grant requires the university to provide 8000 annually for three years. Additional grants from Magnolia Petroleum, Texas Company, Shell, Campbell Products, and Upjohn support chemistry, geology, petroleum production, and medical research at UT.

University of Texas Board of Regents Rockefeller Foundation Magnolia Petroleum Company Texas Company Shell Galveston Campbell Products Inc Upjohn Company

Forces Needing Doctors Dentists Seek Volunteers

Secretary of Defense Forrestal said the national defense program faces a shortage of doctors and dentists. He urged about 8,000 young physicians and dentists educated at government expense to volunteer for two years, warning Congress may be asked to draft if needed.

Washington Defense Forrestal National Defense Congress Forrestal

Oregon Senate votes to repeal 1947 Community Property Law

Salem Oregon February 25 The Oregon Senate moved toward repeal of the 1947 Community Property Law with near unanimous approval sending the measure to the House. The law aimed to help wealthy couples split income to reduce federal taxes but federal practice has since spread the principle to all states making the Oregon provision unnecessary for tax purposes.

Salem Ore Oregon Senate Oregon

New Mexico Granted Civil Jurisdiction Over Los Alamos Project

The Senate approved and sent to President Truman a bill giving New Mexico civil jurisdiction over the Los Alamos Atomic Energy Project. The measure passed the House earlier with no debate.

Washington Senate Truman State of New Mexico Los Alamos House

Head of Paraguay Catholics Succumbs

ASUNCION Paraguay February 25 Monsignor Juan Sinforiano Bogarin archbishop of Asuncion and head of the Roman Catholic Church in Paraguay died Friday after a long illness. He served as church leader for decades and guided Catholic affairs across the country.

Paraguay Asuncion Juan Sinforiano Bogarin

Demos challenge injunction over purge at Texas party meeting

Tarrant County pro Truman Democrats contest a district court injunction blocking a purge and the ouster of Neville Penrose and Mrs Bennet Smith from the Democratic State Executive Committee. They argue the court should not intervene in a political action.

Fort Worth Tarrant County Neville G. Penrose Bennet Smith Democratic State Executive Committee Ernest May Second Court of Civil Appeals Walter Morris Morris May Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium

Wichita Falls Calf Brings Record Price

A 680-pound grand champion calf at the 18th annual 4 H and Future Farmers show sold for a record 2.05 a pound, total 1763, to C P McGaha. Reserve champion bought for 1.05 a pound, weighing 1065 pounds, bringing 1118.25 to Don McGinty.

Wichita Falls Farmers of America C. P. McGaha Guin Ray Miller Woodson Don McGinty Spur W. D. Collier Dickens County Mamar Fain

Former San Angelo City Manager Dies

E. I. Jackson, 71, who served as San Angelo city manager from 1922 to 1924, died Friday of a heart attack. He was a descendant of Andrew Jackson.

San Angelo E. I. Jackson Andrew Jackson

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