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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1951

Page

7

Inauguration Day for Texas Leaders Sets Ceremony Plan

The article outlines the Texas inaugural ceremony with Rogers Kelley Ottis E Lock and several representatives named for the event. Coordinators include John Van Cronkhite Ma Bickler and R C Lanning with city police firemen highway patrol and National Guardsmen assisting. The governor's 19 gun salute will be fired by a National Guard unit under Col T R Black. If rain the swearing in moves to the House. Midwestern University Band will play the anthem at noon with Rev Carlyle Marney giving the invocation and Chief Justice John E Hickman administering the oaths. Ramsey introduced after the oath by Senate President Pat Bullock.

Reuben Senterfitt Carlyle Marney John E. Hickman Ramsey Pat Bullock Gover Nor Ramsey Shivers Senterfitt Edmund Heinsohn Midwestern University Band Capitol University of Texas Capitol Rotunda Texas Public Employee Association Senate Bullock Agriculture John C. White Taylor Glass E. H. Perry Austin Pearce Johnson House Carlos Ashley Ashley

Gain weight with Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery

Ad claims the product helps skinny people gain weight by increasing appetite and digestion. It praises a physician developed medicine and urges readers to try Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, stating it starts stomachic action and adds pounds.

Dr. Pierce

Advancing Yank Troops Near Seoul in Korean War Push

Allied Third Division tanks lead a northward advance through snow along the Seoul Pusan corridor, probing defenses as Chinese forces mass below Seoul. Reports say frontline morale rises after a regained initiative, with warnings of new combat phases and enemy air activity across western Korea.

Heartbreak Highway Seoul-Pusan Pyongyang Eighth Army Stan Swinton Wonju Sobaek Korea Seoul Bill C. Barnard Seoul-Ichon Ichon Kumyangjang Tokyo Canton Manchuria Changhowan

Fort Worth Youth Crowned Mr Dallas of 1951

Fort Worth’s Bill Derrick, 22, a Texas Christian University physical education student, won the Dallas contest Saturday night beating five Dallas men. Derrick represented the Fort Worth Central YWCA in the event.

Fort Worth Jan Dallas Bill Derrick Texas Christian University

Truman Budget Proposal Calls For Seventy-One Billion

President Truman outlines a 71 billion dollar budget dominated by military and security outlays. Direct defense spending, international security aid, and expanded atomic energy programs comprise most of the total, with veterans programs and civilian cuts highlighted as offsets. The proposal also seeks extensions of Seaway, rent, export controls, and emergency powers.

Congress Truman St. Lawrence River Seaway Washington Export Import Bank

Two Austinites Injured in East First Street Crash

Two Austinites suffered minor injuries in a collision in the 1600 block of East First Street Monday. Andrew Cuevas, 27, and Georgia Cuevas, 23, were treated at Brackenridge Hospital and released. The cars were driven by Leonadro Cuevas and Alfred V. Davis, 1602 Willow Street, police said.

East First Street Andrew Cuevas Fast First Street Georgia Cuevas Brackenridge Hospital Leonadro Cuevas Alfred V. Davis Willow Street

Take Off Ugly Fat With This Home Recipe

An inexpensive home method promises quick slimming with Bargentrate mixed in grapefruit juice to a pint. Two tablespoons twice daily allegedly yields fast results without strenuous dieting. Contains no harmful ingredients, according to the ad.

Weather shifts bring snow in Maine and rain to Missouri

A brisk winter pattern stretches from Maine to Missouri with fresh snow showers and rain patches. The West Coast sees a damp front cooling California, Oregon, and Washington while Texas remains dry and pleasant.

Maine Robert Frost Missouri Upper West Coast Texas

NPA Construction Ban Impacts Dallas Area Projects

The National Production Authority bans new commercial building until Feb 15 with an exception process for hardship during the first month. Local permits lack validity unless a go ahead from the Commerce Department regional office is granted. Foundations may count as a start. projects underway avoid the freeze.

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Central Texas Weather Sees Fair Day Then Colder Change

Central Texas forecasts fair conditions with moderate temperatures. A colder spell is expected late Wednesday after cloudy skies and southerly winds Tuesday night and Wednesday. East and West Texas will be partly cloudy and warm on Tuesday with a partly cloudy Wednesday.

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