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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1950
Page
5
A long letter recalls early Austin reform efforts and public health struggles. The writer, a former civic activist, discusses epidemics, housing, and sanitation while condemning harsh social divisions revealed in a local controversy. She urges understanding, responsibility, and cooperative action.
March Reader's Digest previews a new Velikovsky book offering revolutionary explanations of miracles from Joshua to Jericho. The N Y Herald Tribune calls it a work of superlative interest while urging readers to buy the Digest with 38 condensed articles of lasting interest.
Charlie Birdwell thanks Chester W. Smith and Bob Hill for leadership. He credits the Austin American for publishing their views and expresses hope neighbors understand union efforts better through their writings.
Dr John Weaver outlined Travis County Medical Society cancer clinic work at Brackenridge Hospital noting over a year of operation serving indigent patients and private consultations. Texas American Cancer Society aids financially. TB Association directors set a committee led by Charles Granger with Mrs Timmerman Mrs Smith Mrs Davis Dr Morrison and Oliver Bruck to prepare for the state meeting on April 7 8 at the City Library.
Central Texas CAP headquarters establish in Austin under Colonel James L. Camp as wing commander. Mayor R J Morey named group commander guiding eleven county squadrons including Travis Bell Burleson Hays Williamson Milam Bastrop Blanco Burnet Lee Caldwell. Revival of air search and rescue squads planned with CAP planes and member aircraft for aviation education and training. Interested joins directed to Major Morey at 411 Nalle Building or 8 5611.
Colonel Ashley B. Packard commander of Bergstrom Air Force Base will speak on The Mission of the Strategic Air Command at a noon luncheon of the Austin Chapter Reserve Officers Association. The PK Grill mezzanine hosts the meeting with advance reservations through Colonel Jack M. Jordan.
The appeal of Dr C H Roper an Austin dentist convicted of murder will be argued before the Court of Criminal Appeals on Wednesday. Former Governor Dan Moody and Polk Shelton will argue Ropers behalf. The case stems from a rifle slaying in Ropers yard last year of McCreary Crow of Dripping Springs.
Edison Brothers Stores opens its 216th shoe shop at 709 Congress this Friday and Saturday. W. E. Forman designed the building with cocoa turquoise and orchid tones. The shop sells Qualcraft shoes at 5.99 and 6.99 and offers a complimentary pair of nylon hose with purchases of 3.99 or more on opening days.
Nancy Olson and Bill Molden reunite with Gloria Swanson in the new thriller Union Station. The re pairing brings former Sunset Boulevard romance origins back to the screen as the cast tackles a suspenseful plot.
The National Geographic Society notes sea slugs show color diversity ranging from sandy and pink to dark red and black across species.
City Manager Guston Morgan announced the public dock on Lake Austin will start within weeks. The 50 by 10 foot piling platform on the east side will serve privately owned boats free of charge and require a lease on University land to be approved March 24. Access will be via University property.
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