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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1950

Page

5

GOP Solons Call Lie a Red Tool Over UN China Seat

Senators Bridges and Knowland, both on the appropriations panel, condemned Trygve Lie for proposing to seat a Chinese Communist delegate on the UN Security Council. They urged US veto if needed and urged Acheson to unite free nations against Soviet pressure, warning of a UN collapse if China is seated.

Washington Trygve Lie United Nations Bridges New Hampshire Knowland California Lie UN Security Council Senate Appropriations Committee United States Russia State Department Acheson China Indo-China Korea India Burma Siam Indonesia Philippines Soviet Union

Fiery Wreck Claims Four On Busy Cedar Lake Road

Four persons died when an automobile stopped behind a Greyhound bus exploded after a rear end crash. A fifth occupant, Mrs. Helen Freischlad of Chicago, survived with burns and was hospitalized. The victims are believed to include Mrs Freischlad's husband, mother, and two children. Police found three bodies in the back seat as bystanders fled. The crash occurred on the Lake Lowell road edge of Cedar Lake. The wrecked car bore Gary license plates issued to Foster Cain.

Cedar Lake Ind Greyhound Helen Freischlad Chicago Methodist Hospital Freischlad Foster Cain Gary

Howel the Good Sets Century-Old Mouser Prices

The Welsh king Howel the Good issued a price list for mousers in the 10th century. A newborn kitten cost one penny an inexperienced mouser two pence and a cat with a recorded capture four pence.

Howel the

Chinese Execute Ruthless Former Formosan Ruler

In Formosa, General Chen Yi, once the postwar ruler, was executed as a Communist traitor. He was shot at Sintien parade ground after a military trial, declined a final statement, and asked for cremation. His funeral was marked by a $200 casket provided by Tang En-po, his former ally turned rival.

Taipei Formosa Chen Yi China Chekiang Tang En-po Shanghai-Nanking Chen Tang Sintien

Malaya War Enters Second Year Amid Heavy Toll

Singapore reports Malaya anti-Communist campaign entering its third year with 2,350 lives lost. Guerrillas killed 1,250, including 800 civilians, 300 policemen, and 150 officers. Bandits suffered 1,100 killed and 600 captured. nearly 500 surrendered and 869 hanged. about 400 civilians and 300 police wounded. 300 kidnapped.

Singapore Malaya Guerrilas

Grand Jury Urges Ban on Essential Service Walkouts

The Los Angeles County grand jury urged Governor Warren to call a special session of the Legislature to enact laws prohibiting strikes against essential public services. The request follows a session probing the streetcar and bus drivers strike that paralyzed the city’s transportation system.

Los Angeles Los Angeles County Grand Jury Warren

Four Die As Car Hits Bus In Cedar Lake Crash

A Chicago family of five perished when their car, struck from behind by Foster Cain of Gary, burst into flames and hit a stopped bus on Lake Lowell Road near Cedar Lake Indiana. Helen Freischland survived with minor burns. The bodies of William Jr., his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Schwellenbach, and two children, Sarah seven and William three, were recovered from the wreckage.

Cedar Lake Ind Chicago Leo Clayton Lake County William H. Freischland Jr Elizabeth Schwellenbach Sarah William S. Aberdeen St Freischland Helen Methodist Hospital Gary Clayton Freischlands Lake-Lowell Greyhound Foster Cain Cain

Boys Town Founder Honored in Berlin

Berlin authorities unveiled a plaque honoring Edward J. Flanagan founder of Boys Town Nebraska. Flanagan died in Berlin on May 15 1948 while visiting Cardinal Konrad von Preysing, the plaque donated by German and American Catholics hangs at the 297th US Army Hospital.

Berlin Konrad Cardinal von Preysing Edward Joseph Flanagan Boy's Town Neb Father Flanagan Cardinal von Preysing University of Innsbruck Austria

Iran faces political chaos and growing Communist influence

James D. White analyzes Iran's unstable politics amid low living standards, peasant displacement, and a rising Tudeh party financed from Russia. He notes oil payments delays, a weak Tehran government, and U S efforts including a $10 million arms pledge and a new ambassador to Tehran to stabilize the regime.

Iran Azerbaijan Tehran Ispahan Russia King of Kings Chiang Kai- Shek China United States America Henry F. Grady Grady Athens Ali Mansoor Mansoor Ali Marmara Greece

Man seals self in lake tank to protest taxes

Paul D. Abbott a 27 year old ex GI sealed in a 10 by 10 foot glass and steel tank beneath Lake Shafer to urge Washington action on hidden taxes. The stunt funded by local businessmen drew crowds despite chilly rain and faces a Labor Day deadline as Abbott vows to stay until Congress acts.

Monticello Ind Paul D. Abbott Lake Shafer Congress Abbott Washington Labor Day

MacArthur Plea For Arms Aid To Formosa Likely

Tokyo dispatch reports General MacArthur will press Defense Secretary Johnson for immediate arms aid to Formosa and Southeast Asia. briefing officials say the island's defense hinges on rapid American equipment and a possible military mission similar to Greece's aid structure. The talks with Johnson and General Bradley are set for Monday morning.

Tokyo MacArthur Defense Johnson Formosa Southeast Asia Far Eastern Omar Bradley US Joint Chiefs of Staff America Johnson and Bradley Japan Far East Greece United States Aleutians Okinawa Philippines Joint Chiefs

Farm Problem Reappears in Time on Ag Economy

Reuben notes the renewed Farm Problem as Time Magazine analyzes agriculture politics. He argues farmers face weather and government as top forces, with large-scale producers dominating output while current policy shields inefficiency. a new farm plan aims to weed out weak producers, risking disruption for communities and livelihoods.

Reuben Time Magazine Brannon Luce Fortune

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