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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1950

Page

5

Teaneck Theater Bans Teens After Fire Scare

Teaneck New Jersey theater manager Al Harris bans teenagers under 18 from his lone cinema after three fires and disruptive incidents. Police report a 15 year old boy was arrested for starting the blazes and held for juvenile authorities. Preteen children may still attend matinees. local education leader Edward Allen supports the move. Teaneck, ten miles west of New York City, was recently selected for Army overseas exhibits.

Teaneck N. J al Harris

Production Pool Held Significant First European Economic Integration

New York was told by W Averell Harriman that six European nations agreeing to pool coal and steel production marks the first major step toward European economic integration. He testified in Congress on extending the mutual defense assistance program after returning from London, calling the move bold and politically significant while noting Britain's understandable hesitancy to join without more details.

New York W. Averell Harriman Economic Cooperation Administration Europe Harriman London England

Liberty Bell replica salutes savings drive tour stop

A 2,080 pound Liberty Bell replica drew crowds in Austin as part of the Independence Savings Bond drive. The tour reached 87 counties and 120 cities, to be presented to Governor Shivers by Treasury official John W. Snyder. Bonds in Travis County for the first week reached 31,432 dollars with a 478,000 goal. The event featured the Drum and Bugle Corps, Boy Scouts, and appearances by Jesse James figures, with tours continuing through July.

Ted Edworth John Weiler Austin Travis County Philadelphia Neal Douglass Jesse James Allan Shivers Treasury John W. Snyder Harry S. Phillips Central Texas Territories Washington, D. C Phillips Annecy France Paccard and Sons Britain Texas New Mexico West Fred C. Morse Sr Independence Savings Morse al Campbell Campbell Advertising Agency Drum and Bugle Corps Travis Post No. 76 American Legion Paramount Theater Peter and Ben Oliver Edward Mellon Jr Keith Grimes Leissner Raven Donald Beck Billie Coats Sherwood Sheffield James McFarland Norman Ross Harry Schultz London John Marshall Max Bickler Supreme Court Bickler San Francisco J. L. King

Residents seize beachhead at Lido Beach dispute

One hundred locals using hacksaws and hammers forced a gate entry to claim a 75 foot beach as private property. The Lido Beach Hotel owner, Milton Seiden, says he bought the beach from the US Government after wartime use. A meeting to seek a legal settlement was scheduled for Tuesday.

Long Beach N.Y Lido Beach Lido Colony Association, Inc Milton Seiden Leiden

Presidents Speech to businessmen at Better Business Bureaus meeting

President Truman will address American businessmen Tuesday at 7 p.m. EST during the Association of Better Business Bureaus 36th annual meeting. Delegates from over 65 bureaus in the United States and Canada have reserved to attend the event opening Monday at 8 30 a.m. EST.

Washington Truman Association of Better Business Bureaus United States Canada

Suez Canal Defense Talks Set Between Egypt and Britain

Cairo reports talks to begin Monday on canal defense with Egypt insisting it can guard the waterway and seeking removal of British troops. About 25 000 British troops guard the canal as Field Marshal Slim represents Britain and Haidar Pasha leads Egypt.

Cairo Egypt Britain Suez Canal Mediterranean Red Sea William Slim Imperial General Staff Haidar Pasha Ismail Sherin Bey Farouk Fawzia William Riley United Nations Palestine Marshal Slim

Improved dental powder for firm plate fit rests

An ad for ASTEETH dental powder claims it keeps upper and lower dentures firmer and more comfortable. It boasts no gummy taste or pasty feel, is alkaline to avoid sour odor, and is available now at drug stores.

Record Tourist Year Predicted for France

President Vincent Auriol announced France is on track for a record tourist year at the Touring Club of France banquet. He cited 1949 arrivals at 2.8 million versus 1.9 million in 1929, with port entries rising 14 to 20 percent in the first quarter.

Paris Vincent Auriol France Touring Club of France

Radio Transmitter at Tangier Nears First Use

The Navy announced the Tangier radio transmitter should be completed by October 1, enabling Voice of America broadcasts from the State Department to reach northern Europe the Balkans and the Near East. Construction on the Tangier station began last July.

Washington Navy North Africa State Department Voice of America Europe Balkans Near East Tangier

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