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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1950
Page
5
Servante J Garza a 36 year old professor of law at the University of Mexico died at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. He was admitted May 24 for treatment of third degree burns from a fire in Mexico City on April 2, hospital officials said.
A medical note explains over breathing or hyperventilation can trigger dizziness chest pains numbness and fainting. Dr. Rice cites studies showing one in ten visit doctors suffer from this condition and offers therapy to break gasping sighing and swallowing habits.
A vintage ad promotes 3D nerve relief for headaches using several fast acting ingredients. The BC product combines multiple pain relievers for stronger relief than single ingredients, claiming effectiveness for simple headaches neuralgic pains and minor muscular aches. Available as tablets or powder at 10c and 25c.
A Pacific Greyhound bus overturned after skidding on a slick rain slick on US 40 east of Battle Mountain. Nine passengers were injured but none seriously. they were taken to Battle Mountain Hospital. State Trooper Ronald L. Smithers reported no serious injuries.
Santa Monica officer Robert E. Clark recalls 25 years on patrol and the changing pace of speeders from Model T chases to modern hot rods. He notes more drunk drivers, radios, and shifts in patrol locations as youths still push limits.
Georgetown will see business houses close on July 4 with no official celebration. A single notable event is the Riverside Pool program at 2 p.m. featuring 20 events in swimming and diving for all ages, with 40 prizes and multiple judges.
In Caracas a mob of about 30 Communists or sympathizers attacked the US embassy, smashing windows as Frederick Kuhn the press attache left the building. Kuhn helped disperse the crowd and police captured two demonstrators, one by handcuffs.
The Anglo-Iranian Oil Company says it has nearly 400 wells in England and Scotland with some producing moderately. Sir William Fraser, chair man, notes in a Monday issued report that 14 years of oil sinking have occurred, and 1943 was the best year with 112700 tons of petroleum drawn.
Alvin York East, Austin poultry merchant, unveils a revised fryer and egg classification plan. Beginning Monday, fryers move to large breed and small breed with set prices of 27 and 22 cents per dozen for eggs, while Grade A and Grade B eggs are defined by weight and cleanliness.
Monday's Austin poultry prices show hens at 18c and 16c for under 4 pounds while fryers average 22c. Turkey, duck and rabbit quotes listed with grade C eggs at 20c per dozen. Casualty report notes Brady Hereford sale results with 66 dry cows and heifers averaging 455 dollars, top 20 at 646 dollars, total gross 30,015 dollars.
Detroit reports three and three quarter million vehicles produced in six months marking a new industry record. If the Chrysler strike had not occurred total output would exceed four million by midyear. Forecasts predict nearly 1.5 million in July and August and about two million in the last quarter, potentially pushing 1949 production above last year’s peak by nearly a million.
Kyle Lions Club held a banquet and ladies night at Immanuel Baptist Church. Dr. Walton Hinds, superintendent of Gelena Park public schools, spoke as officers were installed: Adolph Hill president J A Neal first vice president Norman C Schlemmer second vice president Cecil Bales third vice president R C Parks secretary treasurer S T Causey lion tamer Charles H Young tail twister W A Ward Vernon Cox W D Dalton and Joe Stewart directors. Young had been president last year. Parks serves his third year as secretary treasurer.
Premier Tage Erlander described the Communist assault on South Korea as an act of aggression that could endanger world peace. He spoke on July 2 in Stockholm, stressing the threat to international stability.
A Greyhound bus carrying holiday passengers overturned on a curve eleven miles southeast of Bowling Green Ohio. Twenty injured including two seriously. State patrol reported the Detroit bound bus struck a bridge culvert, then skidded and overturned.
Mies B Green of Davis Oklahoma writes that three weeks of Cuticura Soap and Ointment cleared her face of large pimples caused by an external condition. She suggests others consider Cuticura and asks readers to buy it at their drugstore.
The coffee industry remains the main livelihood for millions in Latin America. Coffee cherries are small red fruits. the bean is the seed. One hundred pounds of cherries yield about twenty pounds of green coffee beans.
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