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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1950

Page

2

Chiang Planes Bomb Mainland Reds Taipei

Nationalist air raids hit mainland bases where Communist forces regroup for attack. 90 junks and craft were sighted and bombed near Foochow while Luichow Peninsula targets were struck. Nationalists report actions around Hangchow Bay and Chushan Island as they defend Formosa and deny Red incursions.

Taipei Formosa China Foochow Formosa Strait Luichow Hainan Gulf of Tonkin Reds Hangchow Bay Shanghai Red Chushan Island Chushan Defense Ministry Namoa Swatow

Jail Trusty Jailed For False Pay Claim

Long Beach California Jan 17 A jail attendant Donald H Bedford 25 began a six month sentence for drawing unemployment benefits while working as a jail trusty. He was assigned to city hall parking lot during a 60 day traffic term and was arrested after walking to the unemployment office to file a claim and obtain two checks.

Long Beach Calif Donald H. Bedford Bedford

Cattle and livestock prices steady at Texas sale

At Bexar and San Antonio listings, cattle calves and yearlings showed moderate activity with steady to uneven demand. Buyers reported steady to slightly lower bids on many classes as stockers and feeders were scarcer. fat cattle, cows, and bulls varied with some declines. Sheep and goats sold mostly steady. lambs and woolly sheep attracted moderate interest.

Antonio Erent

Lint Futures Fall as Spot Demand Backs Decline

Lint futures slipped 20 to 35 cents as the market failed to gain momentum amid weak trade demand. Merchants hedged spot cotton and some liquidated futures to cover purchases, while demand for spot cotton and textiles remained strong in parts of the market.

Japan Aot United States Pric New York Great Britain Italy Latin America Argentina Brazil Mexico

Stock Market Sees New Comeback Surge On Gains

The market regained vigor with broad gains across sectors led by industrials and utilities as investors bought on signs of a turnaround. Active issues included General Motors Chrysler and Westinghouse while Radio-Keith-Orpheum and American Broadcasting rose with others, as bonds and government notes held steady.

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Hebrew Court's Rebirth Proposed by Israel Minister

Israel's Religion Minister I L Maimon urged restoring the Sanhedrin to govern Hebrew religion. He proposed a 71 member council with 23 permanent members in Jerusalem, a body with supreme religious authority. Tiberias was noted as its historic seat and the great Sanhedrin was once split into 71 and 23 member bodies.

Tiberias Israel I. L. Maimon Ancient Hebrew Temple Court Maimon Jerusalem

Bevin Sails From Colombo For Egypt Italy Visit

British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin left Colombo aboard the Birmingham after attending the Commonwealth foreign ministers conference. He will visit Egypt and Italy before returning to London.

Colombo Ceylon Ernest Bevin Birmingham Bevin Egypt Italy London

Liberal educators oppose US bases in Japan and urge early peace

A group of liberal educators and politicians in Tokyo on January 17 urged against leasing Japanese bases to the United States or any other country. They argued such pacts violate Japan's no war constitution and would lead to destruction, favoring instead a peace treaty and end to occupation. They claimed the public does not seek a separate peace with Western Allies, fearing closer ties with China or Russia and economic dependence.

Tokyo United States MacArthur Japan China Russia

Color TV Receiver Now in Blair House

President Truman reportedly can view CBS color broadcasts at Blair House, the temporary White House, as CBS tests its color equipment in Washington. Officials deny confirmation but sources indicate a receiver was installed. Truman reportedly prefers black and white programs he finds interesting.

Washington Truman Blair House White House Columbia Broadcasting System CBS

Sneeze Averted By Dallas Man Losing Teeth

An unidentified Dallas resident dropped his lower false teeth after a sneeze on a street corner. The teeth slid through an iron grate into a storm sewer before a city worker retrieved them. He paid $74 for the teeth.

Dallas

Grains Steady on Board of Trade Short Covering

Grains held firm on Tuesday as short covering and buying supported activity. Wheat and oats edged up while corn and soybeans showed modest gains amid government weather notes and export yard expectations.

Chicago Board of Trade Kansas Oklahoma

Communist warning to Belgian Titoists and Red Party

The Communist Party Central Committee warned Belgium's communists to be vigilant. A two day conference resolution blamed ideological weaknesses for militant errors and inactivity, following Edkar Lalmand's attack on Titoists in the Belgian Party ranks ten days earlier.

Brussels Belgium Communist Party Central Committee Edkar Lalmand

Endocreme Hormone Cream Promises Proof for Younger Skin

A vintage advertisement touts Endocreme as a hormone cosmetic proven by doctors and used by thousands since 1937. It claims major anti aging benefits and urges consumers to demand proof rather than promises, pricing at $3.50 plus tax.

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