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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1950
Page
9
President Truman on Monday received the first sheet of a three cent stamp issue featuring the White House and balcony. The stamps are the second in a series commemorating the national capital sesquicentennial.
Farm Ranch Editor reports Ben Donop of Llano contracts a carload about 30 000 pounds of hair representing 75 percent of the hair in the area with prices around 80 cents to $1 per pound. Bee Caves barbecue set for June 17 at 6 p m. Gift horse tales from Castell Llano and Llano county feature a Tennessee walking stallion given to Leonard Oestreich and a polo bound Thoroughbred filly for John Dodgen. A Jersey cow named Draconis Sparkling Gypsy arrives for Mrs R W Gamble near Georgetown. Cyclone and hail damage noted near Georgetown with farmers recounting losses. Poultry prices listed for Austin markets.
SAN MARCOS June 12 Enrollment at Southwest Texas State College climbed to 2104 for the first term of the 47th summer session as five new faculty members join to handle overflow. Veterans comprise 510 of the total with many teachers returning to school under Gilmer-Aikin pay-raise provisions. The education department adds staff with anticipated English and library hires.
Miss Fredda J. Bullard daughter of Dr and Mrs Fred M Bullard of 903 West 30th Street graduated from Vassar College during Monday exercises as part of the senior class.
Ocean perch has gained economic importance after being found to produce excellent fillets, signaling a potential rise in demand and utilization of the species.
Cadet Raymond J. Eineigh of Taylor Texas is cited as outstanding in military efficiency and leadership at West Point. Representative Homer Thornberry announced that Eineigh was congratulated by the superintendent and awarded a $25 Series E bond funded by the Association of Graduates, recognizing his work as a fourth class cadet.
Registration at the 17th annual Rockdale Homecoming Association reunion totaled 400 in Rockdale Texas. The 95 year old Sally Simmons of Houston attended every reunion. Officers were elected during the morning program and luncheon followed.
The article notes that only a fraction of Africa remains independent from imperial influence with Egypt Ethiopia and Liberia cited as examples of nations with direct or historic independence. It discusses lingering colonial legacies and the varying paths to sovereignty across the continent.
The term oxen of the see is used by Spaniards to describe Bay of Biscay crabs reaching weights up to five pounds, highlighting a striking marine harvest image.
Pan American World Airways launched a luxury service from Honolulu to Tokyo and Manila. The new route offers sleeper accommodations on double decked clippers with sleeperette or berth options at no extra cost alongside conventional seating.
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