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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1950
Page
2
Four Austin American photographer questions locals about whether the atomic bomb should be used in Korea. Responses range from urging decisive action to oppose use citing global destruction and reliance on conventional warfare. Some fear harsher consequences if Russia escalates.
UT professor Dr. DeWitt C. Reddick argues in Your Life July issue that self understanding is key to happiness. He outlines three portraits one must clarify: self image world view and future goals, urging honest self critique and alignment with ethical beliefs.
Granite Shoals and Marble Falls Dams under Brown and Root Construction rise 30 miles northwest of Marble Falls. They will produce 75 000 kilowatts for 11 rural co operatives, 33 cities and 250 smaller communities, with completion around Jan 1 1951. The lake will span 6 300 acres, feeding Mansfield Dam and boosting regional development.
Hillcrest Baptist Church at East 28th and Robinson hosts a new Conqueror's Class for adults in wheelchairs with a level floor entry. Teacher Mrs Holt Lewis notes perfect attendance and enthusiasm as they plan picnics and expand membership led by Rev Odis Rainer.
More than 190 educators from across the state began a conference on the Gilmer Aikin scholastic laws at the University Methodist Church. Dr. L D Haskew welcomed the group and lead groups will discuss including transportation costs in the minimum foundation program and other issues such as road policy and operating expenses. W Edgar state commissioner of education will speak Tuesday morning.
The Public Library reported 234 949 books loaned January 1 to June 30, up 22 404 from 1949. Main library, Carver branch, trailer and hospital libraries account for the rise, while the trailer branch fell from 37 274 to 25 881. Inventory stood at 69 896 books at June end.
Jaycees began selling Miss Texas Pageant tickets Monday at the Jaycee office in the Driskill Hotel lobby. New Braunfels serves as local managers for the two day event August 4 and 5 at Landa Park. Austin entries include Miss Margaret Sue Sommers as official contestant and Miss Mary Esther Haskell as unofficial entrant representing Seguin.
The Austin Housing Authority reports a waiting list of 1,012 families at year end June 30 and an operating deficit of 24,597 dollars for the year.
Austin firemen plan to circulate petitions seeking higher salaries despite City Manager Seaholm's request to pause. President Steen Smith said campaigns will proceed with a plan to seek a council vote or a referendum, possibly extending to all city workers. A survey of municipal pay scales is planned, amid talks of a large fall bond issue.
A study of Austin directory shows over 100 firms include Texas or Aus Tin in names and many begin with Austin or Travis. The list cites Texas State Optical, Capitol and Centex firms, University related businesses, Longhorn and Steer names, state associations, and quarrying firms like Texas Crushed Stone.
Beekeepers report about 6 000 colonies in Travis County benefiting from 19 51 inches of rain this year. Honey yields may exceed 90 pounds per colony with clover and cotton honeys favored for market.
The Travis County School Board set a hearing for August on a petition by 37 Manor district residents to move their land to Pecan Springs district. Frederick B.R. Isley, attorney for Manor, filed the petition. Pecan Springs maintenance tax rate is 80 cents per $100, Manor is $1.10. County Supt I. W. Popham urged students who will attend out of home districts to apply for transfer in July.
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