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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1951
Page
8
Finland mourns the death of Marshal Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim at 83 after heart failure following surgery. His body lies in state in Lausanne and will be flown to Finland for burial, with President Paasikivi praising his dual roles as warrior and statesman.
General Eisenhower will deliver a series of reports from West Point to Washington on Atlantic Pact nations and Germany. He aims to persuade Congress to back American troop commitments under a new international command as Truman shifts to a forceful briefing. He meets with leaders and committees, with a nationwide radio address planned Friday.
DETROIT January report states Motor Car Company will manufacture aircraft engines for Navy aircraft. The Wright R3350 reciprocating engine will power types including the Douglas Sky Rider Lockheed Neptune and Martin Marlin. The engine may also be supplied to the Air Force for installation in the Fairchild Packet.
At the 1951 Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show the grand champion steer will be chosen Monday after judging opens at 8 a.m. Mixer Boy, a 940 pound Hereford, is a noted entry. The day features intercollegiate meat judging, Palomino horses, sheep and poultry events, plus two dinners and rodeo activities.
In Lake Success on January 28 1950 India's Sir Benegal N. Rau refined a draft for a peace conference with Communist China. The proposal seeks a Korean cease fire first and would include the United States Russia Communist China France Britain India and Egypt. The US position remains to label Red China as aggressor and oppose the Indian compromise while supporting a good offices approach and parallel settlement efforts.
Captain Don S. Gentile a World War II ace nicknamed Captain Courageous by Roosevelt was killed when his 133 jet trainer crashed near Forestville Maryland after takeoff from Andrews Air Force Base. Witnesses reported a steep approach and crash into trees as parts of the aircraft scattered over a wide area. Gentile, a Piqua Ohio native, flew 182 combat missions in Europe and earned the British Distinguished Flying Cross in 1942. He later served with the RAF and US Air Force, and was attending the University of Maryland as part of the Air University program.
An American rescue helicopter from US Fifth Air Force flew about 40 miles behind front lines to pluck a crash landed British naval pilot. The patient suffered injuries but is listed in stable condition. Pilot Lynden E. Thomason led the rescue near Suwon as planes covered the operation while ground fire limited recovery efforts.
Georgetown January 28 The mid semester convocation at Southwestern University Lois Perkins Chapel honored about 40 graduates including veterans. President Dr W F Finch urged faith courage and dignity and called for hope that the country can meet its spiritual and material ideals amid a difficult world situation. The class plans to pursue service and spring campus plans as a mid summer commencement was considered.
Six members of a Woonsocket wedding party died when their auto plunged off a dismantled drawbridge into 40 feet of water near Boston. The group, headed to celebrate the marriage of Henry Gauthier and Doris Cote, included the bride and groom and four others. The car struck the old ramp after missing the new bridge, nine hours elapsed before recovery, and last rites were given as bodies were moved to a Navy lighter.
Local ad lists cars including a 1949 Cadillac and a Chevrolet model under trade and sale terms. The notice urges buyers to act before prices rise and mentions Roger Lord & Co as the contact for the sale amid a busy feast season.
One owner car with clean interior and features like radio ocean pigalic seat covers sun visor white sidewall tires and 2 miles on odometer. Priced at 1195 call Mr Gage at 53-2143 or B-2671 for details.
An advertisement touts over 100000 dollars worth of automobiles including 49 Ford 4-dr 49 Nash 2-dr and 39 Merc 4-dr pre war models. It promotes 1 and 2 owner post war autos at wholesale prices with selections from Chevrolet Ford Buick Pontiac and Olds and various pick ups. Open weekdays and Saturdays until 7:00.
Crowd gathers at Hicks Trailer Sales to view a grand line of trailers. Satisfied customers line up as the dealer urges visitors to inspect the inventory and buy soon for mutual benefit.
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