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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
4
The Austin American Capitol staff notes the 51st Legislature faced a harsh financial picture after strong general legislation. Blame is not solely on rank and file or leaders, but politics affecting a broad program. Circumstances beyond control caused missteps on the final stretch, while some controllable factors fueled current tensions.
Lieutenant Governor Allan Shivers discusses the current Legislature with reporters providing a data rich outlook and future prospects. Florida press conflict and House Speaker Durwood Manford’s backing of the finance plan are noted amid broader Gulch gossip and civic observations.
Washington scene notes rising unemployment, labor unrest, and political maneuvers. Truman faced with grim payroll forecasts and a plan for public works relief as coal and labor tensions threaten economic stability.
An intra chamber fight delays a bill to require driver responsibility and public liability insurance. Debate centers on SB 71 and SB 70, with opposition from cities and a push by insurance interests, while a separate note covers dumping near Lake Austin hindering lake area development.
The origin of the term strawberry is unclear with possible ties to straw covering berry beds and early spellings such as streawbergean. Penicillin can treat nearly 100 diseases, according to medical authorities.
Washington. The Bendix plant in South Bend Indiana is at the center of a prolonged strike halting critical aircraft parts for Consolidated Vultee’s B 36 program. The stoppage has strained Air Force spare parts, raised unemployment jitters, and drawn FBI interest over alleged Communist influence within the industry.
Winchell on Broadway notes Dorothy Ford and James Sterling’s Las Vegas weekend annulment, plus socialite pairs, marriages, and reconciliations. It covers Beatrice Straight, Sonja Henie, Peter Cook, Howard Fast, and a string of entertainment figures. Also reports legal and political curios including O’Brien’s crackdown on a cop-door racket, plus estate settlements and libel threats.
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