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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1951

Page

2

Budget Board proposes 10 million cut in next two years

The Legislative Budget Board recommends a 10,031,947 drop in biennial appropriations across colleges, state departments, hospitals, courts, and junior colleges totaling 153,490,650. Hearings move quickly with 15 minute agency slots, while salary cuts target UT Texas salaries and select doctor pay in state hospitals.

Senate Legislative Budget Board Senate Finance Committee Senate Finance Howard Carney Atlanta Vernon McGee McGee University of Texas Chance Carney Oed

Budget Sought By Lawmakers On Tax and Fees

The session's second loan shark regulation bill was proposed by Representative Charles G. Davis of Bellevue. Also introduced was Representative Deno Tusfies' $55 million tax measure, aimed at raising revenue with new levies on natural gas lumber retailers football tickets salt and sand and other products to fund state services for the next two fiscal years starting next Sept.

Charles G. Davis Bellevue Deno Tufares

Johnson National Ticket Room Suits Shivers for Senate Group

Texas Democrats and Governor Allan Shivers supporters plot to push Lyndon Johnson onto the 1952 Democratic national ticket. They discuss Johnson as a potential vice president or president and how Shivers could maneuver a Senate replacement if needed. The plan envisions Texas delivering a united delegation to back Johnson in the national race.

Raymond Brooks Capitol Lyndon Johnson Texas Allan Shivers United States Senate Lyndon John+n Johnson Senate Coke Stevenson Lee O'Daniel United States Democratic State Executive Committee Shivers

Hedy Lamarr Plans Retirement After New Film

Hollywood reports that Hedy Lamarr 35 says she will retire after one more film with Bob Hope as she finished a wardrobe fitting. The star, a sensation since her early German film days, announced the plan Tuesday.

Hollywood Hedy Lamarr Miss Lamarr Bob Hope

Marines join local March of Dimes drive

The Marines join the local March of Dimes effort with a Marine clown entertaining officers and spectators at Seventh and Congress to boost participation. Ken Jackson, drafted by the Yankees, enlisted in the Navy Tuesday.

Seventh Congress Navy New York Yankees Ken Jackson Yankees

Deer Pose for Food in Drought Stricken Texas Neighborhood

A New Braunfels cameraman captured 10 deer feeding on corn in a backyard amid severe Central Texas drought. Local ranch managers note water scarcity and browsing pressures, while state officials warn the food shortage may reduce deer numbers if rain does not come.

Texas New Braunfels Rudie Seidel Bernie Dillon Oscar Haas Highlands Hays County Ed Oleskie Herman Heep John Dedgen Fitzsimons Llano County

Rites for Mrs. Jean Galvin Held Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Jeanette Galvin are set for Wednesday at 8 30 am at Cook Funeral Home changing from Thursday as previously reported. She died Tuesday morning in a local hospital and is survived by husband Leonard and two brothers Joseph and Herman Weston of Chicago. Rabbi Bertram Klausner will officiate with pallbearers Leonard Kaminnett Charles Powell W J Bell Koen and Dewey Smith. Burial will be at Mission Burial Park in San Antonio.

Jeannette Galvin Cook Funeral Home Austin Statesman Galvin Leonard Galvin Joseph S. Weston Herman Weston Chicago Bertram Klausner Leonard Ka- Minett Charles Powell W. J. (Bell) Koen Dewey Smith Mission Burial Park San Antonio Nadie

Owners Fight Reactivation of Camp Swift Lands

Landowners oppose reactivation of Camp Swift with a three member committee reporting petitions and signatures from Bastrop Smithville and Elgin protests. They urge Gen Lutes for clarity while noting a state claim and a federal freeze on land sales. Ten thousand acres were settled back to owners with remaining government held lands and a Texas National Guard use plan.

Swift Bastrop Smithville Elgin Austin Chamber of Commerce Fort Sam Houston LeRoy F. Lutes Fourth Army Gen. Lutes A. T. Buescher J. Gordon Bryson J. W. Ash Jr Bower Crider R. 0. Miller E. A. Woods Jr A. W. Haenel Jr A. B. Spires Walter E. Long W. C. Harwell The Camp Swift Department of Defense Austin Bs Genoa Louis J. Linenberger United States Lyndon B. Johnson Homer Thornberry Texas Texas National Guard Linenberger Camp Swift Jands

Rubber in Tires May Be Cut Again

The government signaled possible further reductions in natural rubber used in auto tires and study of eliminating rubber from non essential products. The National Production Authority said 22 rubber industry branches would meet with NPA officials to draft recommendations.

Washington National Production Authority NPA

LCRA restricts access to dams and power plants with permit rule

LCRA General Manager Max Starcke announced near war time restrictions on all dams, power plants, switchyards, and substations. Public entry now requires a permit. 600 foot restricted zones surround each dam. Some limited access remains at Mansfield, Buchanan, and Austin facilities with specific conditions.

Lower Colorado River Authority Max Starcke LCRA Starcke Board Mansfield Dam Buchanan Dam Austin Dam Lake Austin Boulevard

Senate Confirms Economic Heads in War Mobilization

The Senate confirmed Eric Johnston as Economic Stabilization Administrator and William Harrison as Defense Production Administrator, under Charles E. Wilson. The ESA will oversee price and wage offices, with the Office of Price Stabilization and Wage Stabilization Board moving to impose nationwide price freezes and wage limits, possibly allowing up to a 10 percent wage rise from last June 1 before adjusting further with living costs.

Washington Senate Opeh Eric Johnston William H. Harrison Johnson Harrison Charles E. Wilson Johnston Economic Stabilization Agency ESA Congress Office of Price Stabilization OPS Michael V. di Salle Wage Stabilization Board WSB Cyrus S. Ching

Grandmother of Solon Succumbs at Nocona

Mrs. Rosa M. Brown 86 grandmother of State Representative Wayne Wagenseller died Tuesday at her daughter Gene Cook's home in Nocona. Funeral services will be held Wednesday.

Wichita Falls Rosa M. Brown Wayne W. Wagenseller Gene Cook Nocona

Wonju Retaken As MiG Jets Clash Over Korea

In Korea a reinforced UN force recaptured Wonju and its airstrip as 16 MIGS attacked 32 Thunderjets. Four Reds were shot down, seven damaged, while Americans suffered no losses. Ground action reported near Yongwo with rifle women observed. no large enemy concentrations found.

Tokyo North Korea Wonju Wonju and Its Airstrip In Central Korea Yongwo Anju Highway Bridge City Chongchon River Pyongyang Yongwel United Nations William J. Waugh Eighth Army Korea

Bergstrom AFB Pilots Star in Korea Jet Battle

Five Bergstrom Air Force Base veterans helped the 27th Fighter Wing engage in a major Korea era air battle south of the Manchurian border. American pilots claimed several MIGs while suffering no losses, with details naming Lt. Jacob Kratt Captain William W. Slaughter Captain Allan G. McGuire Captain Burton Wilder and Captain Allen J. Gilbert among others.

Texas Bergstrom Air Force Base Korea Bergstrom Austin 27Th Manchurian AIR Force Jacob Kratt South Milwaukee Wis William W. Slaughter Lexington Allan G. McGuire Pequeno Burton Wilder Kirkwood Allen J. Gilbert East 38Th Street Wilder Chamber of Commerce McGuire Allen Jr Mary Ellen Patrick Kratt Antung

Austin High School Class Receives 177 Diplomas

A mid term commencement honors 177 Austin High School graduates. Dr. L Nelson from the University of Texas urges education for all and notes many withdrawals, proposing more business shop and math courses. Six top scholars named and Harriett Bangston receives the Student Council Scholarship. Diplomas granted to a long list of graduates led by Hall Wayne Agnew and Joanne Crowell among others.

Bill Woods Austin High School L. Nelson University of Texas Nelson Joanne Crowell Katherine Barlow Emma Jean Verchan Kale H. Williams Phil Nelson Mack Bailey Cawthorn Harriett Bangston John Austin High School Maroon Brecemuens R. B. Sweet The Ty Church Christ Dave Witless Eeme Cne J . Ray Betty Jean Richardson Dolores Sobeck Irby B. Carruth Dr. Nelson Hall Wayne Agnew Lupe Albn Dorothy Darlene Allen Robert Vernon Allen Thomas Grover Allen Roger Neil Ayres Richard Dale Barbour Katherine Buford Barlow Harris Parker Bates Eddy David Bayer Dorothey Harriette Bengtson Rose Charlotte Bergfield del Raymond Binion Arthur Nolan Birdwell Constance , Clarke Joe Wendell Coffey Vee Coe Bert Crowell Arthur Doyle Gene Davis

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