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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1950

Page

3

Ex Dutch Captain Sought in West Java Uprising

Federal troops and police joined Tuesday night in chasing Dutch rebel leader R P P Turk Westerling, 30, whose forces killed many during Monday’s raid on Bandoeng. Premier Hatta called him an enemy as Dutch deserters and Indonesian troops clash in Java.

Jakarta Batavia USI Bandoeng Turk” Westerling West Java Mohamed Hatta United States Donesia East Indies Netherlands Westerling Java Simatupang E. Engles Sultan Hamengku Buwono Indonesia

What is it like to die and be brought back to life

February Reader's Digest explores death and near death experiences with medical accounts and scientific observations. The feature compiles 39 condensed articles from Liberty and other sources, presenting deathbed statements and insights from those revived by medical skill.

Reader's Digest Liberty Current Books

Nylon vanishings baffle mayor as city hoses clean streets

Jacksonville mayor Haydon Burns faces a bizarre nylon disappearance mystery as stockings blouses and undergarments vanish within seconds. Health officials link the pattern to moisture and soot creating a corrosive acid. street crews flood downtown to wash away the problem amid public uproar.

Jacksonville Fla Haydon

Neuphrosis Victims To Get Texas Melons

Two boxes of watermelons from Falfurrias were shipped by air Tuesday to neuphrosis patients in Lafayette and Jeanerette Louisiana Nashville and Knoxville Tennessee. Patients named include Barnard Wiltz Agnes Stanisbury Rusty Green Charles Nikilia and J F Young. Melons were found at Brownsville Raymondville San Perlita Weslaco Falfurrias and Harlingen for relief.

Brownsville Lafayette Jeanerette Nashville Knoxville Tenn Barnard Wiltz Agnes Stanisbury Rusty Green Charles Nikilia J. F. Young Raymondville San Perlita Weslaco Falfurrias Harlingen

Princess Margaret Eyes US Tour For Hopeful Ambassadorship

Princess Margaret seeks a US visit to see sights and visit New York venues like 21 and the Stork Club. She aims for court consent this year, possibly late summer, and may stop at the Douglas ranch in Arizona. Her critics note a move toward a more compliant public role as an ambassador for British fashion.

London Margaret King George New York Canada Sharman Douglass Lewis Douglas America Sharman Douglas Ranch Arizona Prince of Wales Italy Britain

Bull Montana Dies Veteran Actor Wrestler at 64

Los Angeles reports Bull Montana veteran wrestler and film actor died Tuesday of heart disease at 64 after hospitalization since December. Known for his heavy tough guy roles and recognizable cauliflower ears, he was famous to wrestling fans and moviegoers alike.

Los Angeles Lewis (Bull) Montana

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