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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1950
Page
6
In Knoxville on June 11 farmer Echie Beeler attempting mule castration was stabbed when the mule kicked his right arm causing him to jab his left arm with a knife. A severed artery proved fatal. coroner ruled the death accidental as the operation was not finished.
Commerce Department reports April personal incomes at a 12.8 billion dollar annual rate, excluding life insurance refunds of 34.5 million. Wage gains stem from durable goods manufacturing with higher employment and longer workweeks. Farm proprietors see a $0.7 billion fall. total farm income down one fifth vs year earlier.
Alvin Frederick Ribbeck Jr. of Thrall made the honor roll at Southwest Texas State College San Marcos for his sophomore year. He majors in agriculture and belongs to the Agriculture Club. He is a Thrall High School graduate and the son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Ribbeck.
Santa Monica, June 11. Joseph H. Schulte, Kaiser Homes research director, launches a one man crusade to bring new home products to the public by building a California style model house. The home features 24 volt wiring, dual master panels, radiant ceiling heaters, gas central heat, semi circular revolving bedroom closets, outside venetian blinds, louvre kitchen and bath windows, tankless quiet toilets, a stall shower with adjustable spray, automatic water temperature control, fast hot water return, rubberized floor coverings, enameled aluminum cabinets, sliding breakfast table top, radio controlled garage door, reels for hoses, a built in deep freezer and an indoor incinerator. He plans to expand to firms from Pennsylvania to California and says new products need wider public notice.
In Lewes Delaware on June 11 two young couples planning a double wedding died when their car skidded into a tree. Dorothy Elzey 24 and Oscar Collins 22 were killed. Patricia Purse 23 and Floyd Cantrell 23 were hospitalized in serious condition. The fatal pair were to wed in the same ceremony as the other couple.
Iraq outlines a national development program to restore prosperity. An eight member Development Board will oversee a $700000 resource survey and plan water storage irrigation flood prevention industry mining and communications. The board will be appointed by the Council of Ministers for five year terms.
Political informants in Tehran predict a cabinet fall or major reshuffle soon. General Ali Razmara, head of the general staff, may succeed Prime Minister Ali Mansoor. The press criticizes the Mansoor government for months of inaction since taking power.
A high official reports a 10 percent decline in Communist numbers in Atlantic Pact nations over nine months, from about 2,599,800 to 2,430,000. The study, based on an unpublished table, notes France, Britain, Canada, and other pact members show reduced party strength while Kremlin campaign against arms aid continues.
Four states share roughly a quarter each of the United States rice harvest with Louisiana Texas California and Arkansas contributing sizable portions. The distribution reflects regional farming strengths and market patterns across the South and West.
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