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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1950
Page
2
AFL and CIO pledge unity in legislation political action and international relations through the ICFTU to strengthen democracy. They joint claim 14 million members in 141 unions and set talks to address jurisdictional disputes and proposals for organic unity in the American labor movement.
Senator McCarthy labeled a high State Department official a Communist and named Edward G. Posniak a Moscow born economist as the man discussed. Morse, who had previously backed Posniak, affirmed his loyalty affidavit. Posniak, naturalized in 1939, worked as an economist and had prior service in the Justice Department and OSS.
The Texas Employment Commission reported 6500 workers involved in labor management disputes at end of June, up 87 percent from May. Sixteen disputes remained unsettled, with 266 workers in eight settlements. Six carryovers from May and two new June disputes were settled, TEC said.
FCC rescinds order halting Radio Station KTXN operations and recognizing sale to Edward C. James Sr. Frank Stewart, manager, reports Washington attorney confirmation. Sale previously questioned. investigation found sale valid. James also owns Eagle Rock Ranch Club in Wimberley and a Houston venetian blind company. Plans for a 300 seat studio are postponed due to the Korean situation.
Lieutenant Colonel Walter J. Brown told the Enfield Breakfast Club that more Korean War manpower bullets armor and a 7000 mile supply line are needed before an American offensive. He said reverses exist but the situation looks encouraging and the retreat has been a delaying action.
Residents in a 25 block area within the Tenth Ward Civic Club collect 290 signatures for an 80 block paving plan in lower east Austin. The group aims for 1,000 signatures by their next meeting and plans to present the effort to the City Council. Metz Park committee adds croquet tournament to raise funds for a new set and park operations. The event starts Monday at 7 p.m. at Metz Park.
The County Democratic Executive Committee will meet Saturday at 9 30 a m as a credentials panel to resolve a precinct convention mix up at the Blanco Street fire hall before the county convention in 53rd District Court. A canvassing committee was also chosen to tally the election count for reporting to the convention.
Two Austin youths were questioned by police after burglaries including a Randy's Circle R Barbecue Stand burglary at 501 East Fifth. About 15 pounds of meat were stolen. Other thefts included a boarding house break in at 2613 University Avenue, a typewriter stolen from a second story window, field glasses, a .38 pistol, and $56 from a Guadalupe Street filling station.
American Legion state commanders met in Indianapolis to launch a four point program urging Congress to pass a universal military training bill. National leaders traveled to Washington to press UMT passage while calling for veteran benefits parity and restraint on nonessential government spending amid the Korean conflict.
Tuesday was E Day for Austin policemen as efficiency reports were issued to all patrolmen detectives and superior officers. The six month evaluations judge each member’s work and are required under civil service law for police and fire departments.
A House Senate conference panel approved a wide reaching social security reform expanding coverage by about 10 million people and boosting average benefits from 26 to 45 dollars monthly. Payroll taxes rise to nine dollars yearly for workers and employers. benefits target October implementation with eligibility widening next January. The measure, opposed by Truman’s aims for broader inclusion, would raise program income to about 2.5 to 4 billion dollars through 1954 and extend coverage to state and local government workers, self employed, farm laborers, domestics, and other groups forthcoming.
The poem Portrait speaks of striving and defeat but urges perseverance. It ties to a health message that on the morrow again they began and reached their goal in restored health. The ad proclaims The New Way to Health as a path for readers seeking recovery.
A chiropractic clinic reports a case where spinal analysis identified a cause of a baby’s distress and adjustments restored normal health. The ad promotes LeMond Chiropractic Clinic as the New Way to Health.
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