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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1951

Page

13

Patrol Report Sees No Large Enemy Push In Korea

Eighth Army reports no contact along 45 miles of west coast 90 miles of irregular line and 40 miles to east coast. Troops clash in Yongwol while Chechon and Tanyang host larger spy of enemy units moving toward Wonju Chechon and An Dong. Artillery and planes back armored hunter teams as Red air activity rises from Manchurian bases.

Eighth Army Yoju Wonju Andong Yongwol Waugh Chechon Tanyang Korea United Nations Taegu Pusan Chechen Chungju West Korea Sunchon Pyongyang

Group Confers With Gen Lutes On Camp Swift Reactivation

A Austin Bastrop County committee led by A B Spires discussed Camp Swift reactivation with Gen Lutes. Landowners report fences cleared and cattle on farms while awaiting government action on possible re acquisition. Lutes gave no priority order and emphasized lowest cost and fastest return as key factors. Camp Swift's WWII use included five divisions and a demobilization center.

Lutes Texas Camp Swift A. B. Spires Chamber of Commerce Austin Bastrop

Austin High School Brings 177 Graduates in Mid-Term

Austin High School reports 177 graduates at mid term ceremonies. The list includes students such as Frances Jean Luck singer Walter McDuff Lilly Pearl McFadden and many others, with several families and hometown ties noted.

Austin High School Barbara Ann Perry Pozelle Phi Thomas Joe Presley Lyman Eugene Preston Virgil Sullivan Rabb Wanda Ruth Raby Flora G. Ramirex Bobby King Ramsey Shirley Rankine Gerald Benny Ray Julia Janice Ray Betty Jean Richardson Marcelina Rivera James Aubrey Robertson Dorothy Vosburg Rountree Beverly Ann Ryan Conneen Sanders Robert Henry Schmidt Wilma Marie Schuessler Jimmy A. Serens

South Austin Lions Plan March for March of Dimes

South Austin Lions will go all out on Congress Avenue Saturday collecting for the March of Dimes. Club president J. B. Malone said the group will hold an all-out drive and sell tickets to the Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament. The Geezinsian Brothers will entertain at the March of Dimes show at 7th and Congress.

South Austin

Mayor In Doubt On Tying Knot at Zoo

Dallas January 23 The city's mayor Wallace Savage considers performing a camel wedding at the Dallas Zoo on February 3 uniting Josephine and Napoleon. The zoo seeks a high profile ceremony but the mayor awaits a legal ruling from the city attorney before proceeding.

Dallas Wallace Savage Hell City Zoo Josephine Napoleon Los Angeles

Breckenridge Housing Cancelled by Official

Public housing for Breckenridge has been cancelled by the Public Housing Administration. A. E. Sweeney, chair of the Breckenridge Housing Authority, said he received a cancellation letter from C. J. Stenzel, field director of the PHA in Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Breckenridge Public Housing Administration A. E. Sweeney

Master Plan Outlined for San Angelo City Growth

Poca reports Koch and Fowler of Dallas preparing a master plan for San Angelo. The first step is an aerial map of Tom Green County seat, with O. H. Koch of the engineering firm commenting on the project.

City of San Angelo Dallas City of San Angelo En da Koch and Fower Tom Green County O. H. Koch

Mostly fair and dry with a colder front nearby

A cold front sweeps toward the Canadian border bringing snow and rain to parts, but most of the country stays fair and dry. The only moisture is in the northwest snow region and the Texas cool front is not forecast to drop freezing temperatures in Austin.

Texas Austin

Nimitz Named Security Panel Head by Truman

President Truman creates a nine member internal security commission to fortify laws against treason espionage and subversive acts. Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz named chairman with eight other members to be announced. The panel will review loyalty and security programs for government employees and operate on a non partisan basis.

Washington Truman Internal Security Commission Chester W. Nimitz Naval Operations State Department Tydings D-Md Senate

27th Triumphs In Air Battle

In a dogfight over the Yalu a pilot described breaking into a MIG formation as tracers passed. Captain Slaughter led a Thunderjet squad to engage the four Reds with Captain McGuire on his wing, closing to 700 yards and shooting one plane down after it spun out of control.

Kraft Slaughter Captain McGuire McGuire Yalu

Baker's Hair Tonic hailed for dandruff relief in Kingsville

Mrs. D. Stroud of 502 N 2nd Kingsville reports Baker's Hair Tonic relieves dandruff and itchy scalp and leaves scalp clean and hair lustrous. She urges others to try it and promises refunds if not satisfied. The ad promotes Baker’s Hair Tonic and Baker's "Lathernist" Shampoo available at drug stores, barber shops, or beauty parlors.

Kingsville Tex D. Stroud 2Nd Baker's

More Fair Dry Weather Coming For Central Texas

The weatherman foresees more fair dry weather with cooler temperatures Wednesday across Central Texas. Expect partly cloudy skies in East and West Texas with highs near 60 and lows around 36. Moon phase и ndays, and past temperature extremes noted with scattered rainfall totals and forecast changes through the week.

Central Texas East Texas West Texas Papciser Austin Colorado Atauet Polis Lake Nevis

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