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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1951

Page

2

Stassen Praises Schweitzer After Eight Hour Talk

Harold Stassen, then Pennsylvania University president and 1948 GOP hopeful, says his talk with Dr. Albert Schweitzer in Lambarene Congo confirmed his view that Schweitzer is the greatest living philosopher. The two spent eight hours over Tuesday and Wednesday. Stassen called the conversations confidential and did not reveal colonial policy topics. He was on a world tour and planned to depart for London the next day.

Leopoldville Belgian Congo Harold Stassen Albert Schweitzer Schweitzer Stassen University of Pennsylvania Little Mission Lambarene French Equatorial Africa London

Mother weighs eye surgery to save life of four year old Carolyn

Atlanta Jan 4 UP a mother must decide whether to have one of her daughter's eyes removed to save her life. Doctors say immediate surgery is necessary. Messages of support from Helen Keller Becky Haire and M Robert Barnett urged following medical advice. Mrs Purcell asked for more time before deciding.

Atlanta Frank Purcell Carolyn Joan Purcell John Haire Hemphis Tenn Becky Helen Keller M. Robert Barnett American Foundation For the Blind New York

Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Comfort Without Nagging Backache

When kidney function slows many suffer backache fatigue and headaches. Stress overexertion or cold can worsen this. Doan's Pulsa mild diuretic used by millions for over 50 years relieves discomfort and helps the kidneys flush waste. Get Doan's Pills today.

Dean Doan

Tidelands Issue Moves to Capitol for Solons Debate

Capitol reporters detail the tidelands fight as Texas lawmakers prepare for a split on state ownership versus a revenue share. The Texas Property Defense Association predicts a push for federal legislation to restore full title, while a compromise plan favors a share of mineral revenues. Leaders including Governor Allan Shivers and Attorney General Price Daniel drive the policy clash ahead of the long session.

Raymond Brooks Capitol Tidelands Austin Texas Property Defense Association Ray C. Jackson Anahuac Association United States Supreme Court Texas State School Land Board Price Daniel Bascom Giles Atty. Gen. Daniel Supreme Court Atty Daniel California Federal Treasury Washington United States Attorney General’s Department Department of Interior Tideland Congress Allan Shivers Tidelands Committee Southern Governors Conference National Governors Conference Durwood Mansford Texas House of Representatives The Property Defense Association

Obituary notices from Austin and Smithville deaths

Multiple obituaries and funeral notices across Austin Smithville and New Braunfels for Virg ie Viola Simons Elsie Wallace William Charlie Schnautz Vida Brown Pauline Gambrell Porter Frances Jean Schmid Etha Linda Dain and Mrs Herbert Kickeritz. Details include survivors funeral dates and burial places at Weed-Corley Cook Hylton Manor Memorial Park Capitol Memorial Park Restland Comal Cemetery and Austin Memorial Park.

Elsie Wallace Cook Funeral Home John Barclay Memorial Park Cemetery E. P. Frederick R. L. Wallace A. C. Stengel H. J. Adams S. T. Wells B. A. Moore William Charlie Schnautz West 5Th Street Hylton Manor Otto Swartz Oliver Cemetery Henry T. Schautz Jr Kincaid Jamison R. E. Schoenert Billy Johnson R. L. Shoto W. E. Hulsey Pauline Gambrell Porter Weed-Corley Carlyle Marney Joseph Harte Dallas Restland Memorial Park Coleman Gay J. Alton Burdine James B. Gambrell Jr Frederic Porter McCown Myron Begeman D. D. Dupre Wofford R. Rathbone W. E. Keys

Ex New Sweden Resident Carl Stenholm Dies at 76

Carl Stenholm 76, formerly of New Sweden, died Thursday night in a Stamford hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending. Survived by daughter Mrs. Rufus Burleson of Stamford and son the Rev Glen Stenholm of Ault CO, four sisters Mrs Oscar Lundren of Elgin Mrs Lars Larson of Kimbro Mrs Ed Nyuist of Stamford and Mrs W Oustafson of Austin and four brothers Andrew and Walter of Elgin John of Kimbro and August of Stamford.

Virgie Viola Simons W. F. Simons Mildred Simons Minnie Simons Mollie Simons Willie Simons Bonnie Simons Eddie Simons Connie Simons Donnie Simons Edd Wallace da Tungate Austin Weed-Corley Funeral Home Carl Stenholm New Sweden Stamford Rufus Burleson Glen Stenholm Ault Cole Oscar Lundren Elgin Lars Larson Kimbro Ed Newuist W. Oustafson Andrew Stenholm Walter Stenholm John Stenholm August Stenholm

Rites Planned for Mrs J M Puckett in Mineola

Mrs J M Puckett widow of Dr J M Puckett died Wednesday night in Mineola. Funeral services are pending but tentatively set for Friday in Mineola. Maurice Plumb and Martha Yarrington of Austin accompanied by others received word of the death.

Maurice Plumb Martha Yarrington Austin Mineola J. M. Puckett

Baker's Hair Tonic Promised to Cure Dandruff

Mrs. Macy B. Dukes of Austin Texas praises Baker's Hair Tonic for stopping dandruff and itchy scalp that troubled her and her husband enough to disturb sleep. She endorses the product and notes friends also benefited. The ad adds Baker's Lathernist Shampoo for clean scalp and lustrous hair. Refund offered if not delighted.

Austin Tex Macy B. Dukes E. 13Th St Baker's Baker’s Ady

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