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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1949

Page

3

Soviet Shakeup Seen as Normal Reorganization in Foreign Policy

Western diplomats viewed Moscow shifts as internal reassignments affecting Molotov and Mikoyan, with no anticipated change in Russia's long term policy. The moves move their duties toward policy making while upgrading departments and signaling cautious continuity amid Cold War tensions.

Russia Molotov Kokoyan Europe Politburo L. P. Beria NKVD Mikoyan Ministry of Trade Economic Council Stalin Associated Press

Juan Sebastian Elcano Ships on Annual Cadet Cruise

The four mast ship Juan Sebastian Elcano sailed from Cadiz with 49 naval and marine cadets aboard for an annual cruise. For the first time in 15 years she will make an official visit to Annapolis.

Cadiz Spain Juan Sebastian Elcano Annapolis

Missouri Hood Threat Recedes Nebraska Rises

Ice jams released along the Missouri River flood area easing major disaster risk while Nebraska faces renewed flooding from the Platte and Elkhorn rivers. Thousands homeless in the Missouri Basin, two college students missing in Nebraska, two drowned in Iowa, and crews evacuated dozen farm families as ice moves downstream toward Kansas City.

Chicago Missouri River Nebraska Missouri Iowa Omaha Neb Nebraska City Grand River Kansas City Wisconsin Michigan Superior Platte Ashland National Guard Salt Creek Elkhorn River Seward St. Joseph

50 Hot Rod Drivers Cited After Livermore Speed Meet

About 50 hot rod drivers were to appear in Livermore justice court for a speed meet on a county road. Some 75 enthusiasts gathered before dawn and blocked a four lane section until six highway patrolmen and 15 deputies dispersed them. Citations totaling about 1200 dollars were issued for aiding abetting or conducting a speed trial on a public thoroughfare. the violation carries a five dollar fine.

Livermore Calif INS Livermore Justice Court

Pakistan Constitution Takes Step Forward

The Pakistan Constituent Assembly adopted a resolution outlining objectives and decided the Federation of Pakistan will be composed of autonomous provinces and states. The move marks the first step toward drafting a constitution.

Karachi Pakistan Pakistan Constituent Assembly Federation of Pakistan

High Court Affirms Marzani Conviction On Party Ties

The Supreme Court upheld Carl Aldo Marzani’s conviction for concealing Communist Party activity from loyalty examiners in a 4-4 ruling. The case highlighted questions over party associations and government service during wartime. Justice Douglas did not participate.

Washington Supreme Court Carl Aldo Marzani Communist Party Marzani Office of Strategic Services State Department Tony Whales Douglas Wisconsin United States Bermuda Oklahoma Justice Jackson Jackson Italy Scranton Williams College Oxford University New York University Court of Appeals

Red Education Setup Defended by Joliot Curie

Paris report says Frederic Joliot Curie testified that Victor Kravchenko’s book misrepresented Soviet education. He cited his 1936 Kharkov visit and 1945 return, noting Russia’s efforts to educate people in all fields. Kravchenko seeks 1,000,000 francs in libel damages over Les Lettres Francaises articles about I Chose Freedom.

Paris Frederic Joliot- Curie Victor Kravchenko Russia Kravchenko Les Lettres Francaises Joliot-Curie

Girl Olympic Swimmer to Marry Parisian

Brenda Helser 23 San Francisco swimming star and Jose Waechter Paris businessman will marry in San Francisco June 4. The couple met in Paris after the Olympic games in London and plan a ceremony at Old St. Marys Church.

San Francisco Brenda Helser Jose Waechter Paris Helser Waechter London Old St. Mary's Church

Fire destroys dormitory at Farmville State Teacher’s College

A Sunday morning blaze leveled the white house a dormitory auditorium at Farmville State Teacher's College. Fire gutted the building forcing 60 coeds to flee in nightclothes. College president Dr. Dabney S. Lancaster estimated losses at 300000 dollars.

Farmville White House Farmville State Teacher’s College Dabney S. Lancaster

Fourth Blast Suit Filed Against Gas Company

Charles Johnson a 52 year old Negro filed a $45,344 damages suit in 98th District Court against the Texas Public Service Company over the Jan 28 1948 Nussbaum Barbecue Market explosion. He alleges injuries to the spine chest lungs hip and knee and seeks relief for lifelong disability. The petition cites negligence in gas mains maintenance at Sixth and Nueces and states Johnson was a city sewer department worker at the time.

Nussbaum Texas Public Service Company Charles Johnson 98Th District Johnson Paul Holt Shelton

Firestone Chief Details Bus Firm Investment Deal

Firestone vice president Lee R. Jackson testified that the company invested 250000 in a bus concern to gain exclusive tire business. The Akron, Ohio executive is a defendant in an antitrust trial alongside National City Lines Inc and six other firms and eleven individuals accused of conspiring to monopolize transit in 42 cities.

Chicago Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Lee R. Jackson Akron Ohio Firestone National City Lines Inc

Texas GOP Boss Gives Up On Unseating Johnson

Texas GOP official R B Creager told reporters there is no chance to unseat Senator Lyndon B Johnson in a future Republican controlled Senate. He said hopes the 1951 contest could reopen are dashed and Johnson’s victory over Stevenson by 87 votes in the August primary stands as a closed chapter. A protest against the primary results was referred to a Senate committee and pigeonholed.

Texas GOP Senator Johnson Washington Republican National R. B. Creager Brownsville Lyndon B. Johnson Senate Creager Johnson Dolge Stevenson Stevenson

Kellogg’s All-Bran Endorsed For Constipation Relief

A Fort Clark North Dakota reader, J. M. Bedwell, praises All-Bran for irregular stools and urges daily use. The ad promises an ounce each morning with plenty of water and offers a double-your-money-back guarantee if not satisfied after ten days.

J. M. Bedwell Fort Clark N.D

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