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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1950

Page

6

US Youngsters Knuckle Down For National Marbles Tourney

ASBURY PARK New Jersey June 18 youngsters from across the nation entered the 26th annual National Marbles Tournament Age nine to 14 traveled from Great Falls Montana and Augusta Georgia to register at hotels for a week of events After signing up many practiced on six cork topped cement marble rings on the beach More than 150 boardwalk strollers watched Official play begins Monday morning.

Asbury Park N. J

Exclusive Ventaire Awning Dealer Opportunity

Ventaire Corporation seeks a dealer in the area for its Ventilated Aluminum Awnings and Door Canopies. The exclusive Unit Construction system reduces equipment costs and there is no franchise fee. Promotions and advertising support are offered with potential for substantial earnings and a small initial investment.

Ventaire Corporation Ventaire

Osteopath Association Chooses 1951 52 Meeting Sites

Trustees of the Texas Osteopathic Association selected Houston as the 1951 convention site to be held the last week in April at Hotel Texas. A mid year meeting is set for Amarillo October 8 to 10 this year. The 1952 convention was awarded to Dallas.

Fort Worth Trustees of the Texas Osteopathic Association Hotel Texas Houston Amarillo Dallas

Chinese Reds Move To Stop Tax Dodging

Hong Kong report says the Liberation daily notes officials order businessmen in a line of work to inspect and verify each other’s tax returns. Those performing checks will be held responsible for accuracy of entries in neighboring organizations’ account books.

Hong Kong Liberation Daily of Stange

Compton Says Soviet A Bombs Do Not Boost War Aims

Berlin report quotes Dr. Arthur H. Compton, former Los Alamos physicist, arguing that Soviet A bombs do not offer a great Europe war advantage. He says atomic weapons deter distant aggression but are not needed for a home-front win, urging continued preparedness and world peace through a free society.

Berlin Arthur H. Compton Russia Europe United States Washington University St. Louis Berlin Society For Christian-Jewish Cooperation Atomic Energy World Brotherhood Winston Churchill Compton Japan West Germany Everett R. Clinchy New York City

Wire of Gold Brings Trace of Copper for Optimistic Fugitive

Bernard Doran’s money order tipped police to his location in Louisville Kentucky when Buffalo friends reported the telegram. Officials learned Doran, a parole violator, was wanted and he was arrested within twenty minutes after sending the money order request. He waived extradition and said he should not have sent the telegram.

Louisville Bernard Doran Buffalo Doran Batavia N. Y

Radio Schedule List of Morning Programs

The item lists a Spanish language radio clock schedule with program titles and times from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. including Alborado Musical La Banta Misa Blues Before Breakfast Premium Hour and other music segments. It reads like a daily lineup ordering by time in a historic broadcasting page.

KVET KTBC Amigos Pioneer Howell Wake Austin Johan Cecil Brown Perry Como Arthur Godfrey Betty Ker Illionaire Phil Reed Guerra News World Wea Porter Randall Chuck Man Hice Reet Crosby Smile Pringer Jesse James Dinahah Shore Kathryn Nelson Grady Cole Rosemary Nora Drake Seal Fulton Lewis Jr Beulah Rythm Ranch Meredith Wilson Texas Roundup Ack Smith Lone Ranger News of World Galeriel Heatter Club Richard Harkness Glenn Brown Edward RR Murrow Hollywood Star Nelson Hall Shivers Henry J. Taylor Barlow Dave Garroway New University Stuart Longwaem Artistas Favoritas Bign

Einstein urges international stockpile control for peace

In a United Nations radio interview from Princeton New Jersey Einstein calls for surrender of atomic bombs to a world authority and systematic disarmament under a world government. He warns that arms races bring catastrophe and endorses negotiated security and a strong executive agency.

Lake Success Albert Einstein United States Soviet Union United Nations Princeton N.J Mutual Broadcasting System Einstein

Austin Chamber Distributes Semi Monthly New Resident List

The Austin Chamber of Commerce releases a series of semi monthly lists of prospective new residents to local business firms. The notice indicates the effort aims to connect incoming individuals with local services and opportunities.

Austin Chamber of Commerce Ist

Minister grateful overcomes constipation with All-Bran

Retired minister E. H. Harmer from Snohomish Washington writes that eating an ounce of crispy All-Bran daily helps constipation. He promises to promote the product and invites others to try it. Kellogg's offers double money back if not satisfied after ten days.

E. H. Harmer Lincoln St Snohomish Wash Kellogg’s Battle Creek Mich

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