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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1951
Page
1
Government officials push a proposed 30 day price freeze to curb living costs as preparations for broader price and wage controls unfold. Price Director DiSalle weighs requiring a 30 day advance notice for price increases across manufacturers processors wholesalers and retailers.
A San Saba rancher John Wesley Dalton 87 who gave away 100000 will be buried in San Saba Saturday. Last rites at First Baptist Church in Lubbock where he endowed the church and funded Texas Tech College. Survivors include widow three granddaughters a sister and a brother. Burial at Lubbock Cemetery at 10 am.
The City Council voted 4 to 0 to show full confidence in the City Board of Equalization and to seek changes limiting board members pay to 5 dollars per day and 60 days for hearing tax protests. No additional salary beyond charter limits will be paid. Mayor Pro Tem W S Drake Jr absent as board members Rickey Key Howard Bull and J Theo Belmont threatened to resign unless action was taken.
Senator Taft challenged President Truman’s authority to deploy American troops to Europe without Congress, urging restraint and proposing a world defense strategy including a sea air alliance with Britain France Holland Australia and Canada. He backed aiding Chiang Kai-shek from Formosa and warned against risking Korea in a broad war, arguing for a focused defense posture and a $40 billion annual military budget.
Austin residents left penniless after the 27th Fighter Escort Group transfers to Korea are regaining footing. Bergstrom AFB families face ongoing allotment check troubles as other news shapes the week, while football’s Senior Bowl in Alabama looms.
Chicago January 5 major railroads announced they will file petitions for a six percent freight rate hike to offset higher costs after wage offers. Several large unions rejected the proposed wage terms, pressing for a better settlement.
William D. Hart 78 lifetime Austin attorney died Friday night. Born in Austin in 1872 he began practice in 1895. Retired in November from Hart Brown and Sparks. Survivors include widow one daughter Mrs W W Stewart a grandson Will Hart Stewart two brothers James H and Fred P Funeral arrangements pending.
The 52nd Legislature likely must raise taxes as new session convenes. Several representatives, while cautious, said spending must be trimmed and new revenue found, with calls for broader bases including industry and the chemical sector. Federal tax hikes also pressure keeping state services lean.
Secretary Brannan announced removal of planting restrictions for the 1951 wheat and corn crops to boost production under the mobilization program. Winter wheat remains under allotments, while spring wheat restrictions are eased. cotton controls have been lifted and tobacco, peanuts, and rice remain limited.
Allied reports describe Chinese and North Korean units massing around Wonju and Seoul as air operations shrink and UN advances pull back. The front lines show heavy activity with maneuver across the Han River corridor and a danger to Wonju’s highway hub, while the Eighth Army estimates large enemy forces massed south of Seoul.
The Defense Department outlined a plan to draft 18 year olds, extend service to 27 or 30 months, and tighten deferments to hit a 3.5 million manpower goal. Larkin said about 11 million 18–25 are registered though many may still defer. The bill targets removal of delays and would push youth from high school into service.
Herman Schrieber, 38, of 2301 East Seventh Street, was in very critical condition at Brackenridge Hospital after a gunshot wound to the forehead. Deputy Alfred Prinz said the wound was from a .22 pistol fired by Schrieber’s nephew as he stood up while the men hunted on the Thrasher place near Webbville Road. The nephew was questioned and released to return for further questioning.
Corporal Bill Langhofer, 22, from Plains Kansas, flew a Luscome two place plane home for leave and landed at the first airport after darkness. He then rode a bus to San Antonio and returned to Lackland Air Force Base where he now ponders the correct location of the missing Kerrville Fredericksburg airport on a highway map.
About 50 Austin area dairymen met at Travis County Court House to draft a plan for increasing wholesale milk prices. Each producer to contact his creamery dealer as a one person committee. No specific price hike set. A follow up meeting was scheduled for Monday at 8 pm on the court house’s third floor. Dairymen cited higher production costs and a drought, protested outside milk imports, and urged city health protection against shipping in milk. John Todd elected chairman.
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