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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1950

Page

9

Chiang Orders In-Laws Off Bank Board In China

Chiang Kai-Shek removes two of his brothers-in-law and a sister in law from the Central Bank of China board. A new board is named as old directors including T. V. Soong and H. H. Kung are ousted. Wan-shan Islands fighting continues with nationalist blockades and recent court sentences for Pingtan loss.

Taipei Formosa Chiang Kai-Shek Central Bank of China Chiang China T. V. Soong T. L. Soong H. H. Kung Madame Chiang Kung New York United States Kuomintang Wanshan Islands Hong Kong Official Central News Agency TAF Pingtan Island Foochow Lee Yen- Nieh Lee Tien-Hsia Chu Shih- Ching Pingtan

Strike cripples Daily Worker delivery in London

A Thursday night strike by 15 warehousemen halted the Daily Worker delivery system in London. The workers protested the hiring of a new foreman in the delivery department, disrupting newspaper distribution.

Red Paper London Daily Worker Britain Communist Party

100 On Cancer Research Harvard Scientists Work On Cancer

More than 100 Harvard University scientists are actively engaged in cancer research, advancing understanding and treatment options across disciplines and institutions.

Harvard University

Austin Police and Firemen Urge Pay Raises

Agitation for higher salaries continues as Austin officials consider raises to align with other cities. Firemen demand base hoseman pay of 250 dollars, while detectives may gain promotion to sergeant with a 21 dollar raise. Longevity pay and off duty bonuses are also proposed.

Austin W. S. Drake R. D. Thorp John Woody Walter Seaholm Seaholm Drake Thorp Police Department Corpus Christi Red Cross Trueman O’quinn O’quinn

Castro County Child Dies in Hart Farm Fire

Carol C. Walker age two died when a house four miles east of Hart Castro County burned Thursday. The child slept as three siblings played inside while parents H B Walker and wife worked in a nearby field. The cause was undetermined. the family also lost their car and possessions.

Amarillo Carol C. Walker Hart Castro County H. B. Walker

Rural Texas counties lose population in 1940 to 1950 census

Texas rural counties show net decline with Brazos in the Sixth District gaining 11,287 people to 38,264 while eight counties overall drop 35,575 since 1940. Amarillo Panhandle and Fort Worth areas report mixed gains and losses including Lufkin and Newton counties.

Corsicana Texas Dstrict Amarillo Panhandle Fort Worth Lubbock Hockley Stonewall Brazos Texas A&b College Station Ellis Hill Freestone Leon Limestone Navarro Robertson Bryan Waxahachie Ennis Hillsboro Mexia Hearne Deaf Smith County Castro County Roberts County Hall Motley Palmer Wheeler Pine Miami Hereford Dimmit Memphis Paducah Matador Roaring Springs Turkey Shamed Friona Hood Somervell Parker County Corpus Christi Kleberg County Seminole Seagraves Brownfield Slaton Amherst Colorado City Loraine Aspermont Lufkin Angelina County Newton County Louisiana Newton Tyler County Woodville

Byrd Wins Part Of Fight To Bar Foe From FIC

Senator Byrd won the first round in blocking Martin A Hutchinson from a Federal Trade Commission seat as the Senate commerce committee voted 5 to 3 against confirmation. Byrd and Senator Robertson urged denial citing political motives and lack of qualifications. Committee members Johnson Hunt Tobey Brewster Capehart Bricker Williams supported the adverse report.

Washington Byrd D-Va Federal Trade Commission Senate Commerce Committee Senate Martin A. Hutchinson Richmond Sawyer FTC Robertson Hutchinson Edwin C. Johnson D-Cole Commerce Committee Lucas Johnson Senator Myers D-Pa McFarland D-Aziz McMahon D-Conn Lyndon Johnson D-Tex Magnuson D-Wash O'Conner D-Md Hunt Tobey R-Nh Brewster Rme Capehart R-Ind Bricker Williams R-Del Nelson Lee Smith New Hampshire Federal Power Commission

Health Officers File 2 Sewerage Charges

Two cases charging insanitary sewerage facilities set for trial in Corporation Court. Warrants issued in three others. Complaints filed by the city health department allege four persons failed to make sewer connections and a fifth failed to repair plumbing. Jeff Roberts of 2316 Santa Rita was fined $20 for a second offense zoning violation for not removing a sow away from a residence.

Clark Bill Williamson City Health Department Jeff Roberts Santa Rita

Central Texas forecasts heat with scattered sprinkles this weekend

The Weather Bureau reports hot days and mild nights across Central Texas with light morning sprinkles Friday and Saturday. East and West Texas expect fair conditions with minimal temperature changes, while Austin notes a sunrise at 5 28 am and sunset at 7 34 pm. Highest temp since January reached 93 degrees on May 30. rainfall 24 hours ending 6 30 pm shows trace and yearly total 19.51 inches. Colorado River levels near Montopolis at 2.4 feet and Lake Travis at 650.74 feet are recorded amid ongoing forecasts and temperature readings across major cities.

US Weather Bureau Texas East Texas West Texas DRS Austin Colorado River Montopolis Lake Buchanan Lake Travis Marshall Ford Tme Abilene Amarillo Galveston Austin Brownsville Corpus Christ el Paso

Fire Chief Hart Dies in San Antonio at 61

Fire Chief A. H Hart of San Antonio died at his home Thursday morning aged 61. Hart served 35 years with the city fire department and was a victim of leukemia.

San Antonio INS A. H Hart Hart Fire Department

Jaycees Drive Aims For $10,000 Softball Stadium

Austin Jaycees target $10,000 for a 3 500 seat softball stadium in South Austin to host the world ASA tournament. The drive has 6 500 collected so far with 5 300 in ads and 1 200 in donations. City council earmarks 10 000 but funds held until Jaycees raise half the total.

Arthur Joseph ASA Austin Jaycees Jaycees

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