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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1950

Page

5

Confusion Always Present In Mock War War Games

James J. 8Strebig reports on Portrex a large peacetime war game in Vieques Puerto Rico detailing a joint all service maneuver. The exercise aimed to test coordination among Air Force Navy and Army forces with 18 000 troops 44 000 Navy and 3 000 Air Force plus 600 aircraft.

James J San Juan P. R General Sherman Snafu Vieques Island Air Force Red Beach General Butner Maneuver Command Ramey

US May Contain Large Source Of A-Bomb Material

Washington reports suggest a substantial domestic uranium supply for atomic bombs may exist beyond prior estimates. The AEC notes many finds, Colorado mining growth, and a major Bear Lodge discovery near Sundance Wyoming. Talks with Belgium and South Africa continue for foreign sources, with Belgium possibly seeking a price raise.

Washington America International Dickering United States Belgian Congo The Atomic Energy Commission Colorado AEC Sun Dance Wyoming Bear Lodge South Africa Britain Congo State Department Belgium Congress Capitol Hill Russia North Atlantic Defense Alliance Africa

Torbett Reburial Set at Fort McPherson Cemetery

The Army informs Mrs. Bertha Torbet that her son First Lieutenant Odis B. Torbett will be reburied March 22 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery Maxwell Nebraska. Torbett died June 18 1945 in the Philippines after serving since 1941 and being commissioned in 1942. Attending will be his mother Kathleen Sumner sister. other survivors include brother D Gene Torbett and father Walter O Torbett.

Department of the Army Bertha Torbet W. Gibson Street Odis B. Torbett Fort McPherson National Maxwell Nebr Torbett Philippines Austin High School Texas A&m Air Force Kathleen Sumner Austin D. Gene Torbett Walter O. Torbett Albuquerque N. M

Planting of 500 Pecan Trees Now Complete

The City Public Works Department announced the completion of planting 500 budded pecan trees donated by civic clubs and organizations. City crews planted 209 trees over two days at Zilker Park and other parks including Bailey, Ramsey, Shipe, Rosewood, Zaragosa, Govalle, plus the Pan Center and Metz areas. the parks division will maintain them.

City Public Works Department Zilker Park Bailey Park Ramsey Park Shipe Park Rosewood Park Zaragosa Park Govalle Park Pan Center Metz

These Women by d Alessio excerpt shocks readers

An excerpt features a xenial accusation exchange with a young lady dismissing manipulation through appearance. The dialogue highlights social tension and gendered commentary reflected in period speech.

Italy Moves Toward End of Tax Evasion System

Rome reports Italy plans major tax reform to end government citizen guessing games over income and holdings. Four separate tax systems will be unified and banking secrecy limits access to individuals finances. The first phase, tax equalization, is before Parliament as reform aims to curb evasion and overtaxation.

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