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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1949
Page
2
Portland's two daily papers resumed publication Tuesday after shutdowns due to a pressmen's strike and a dispute with printers and mailers. The dispute was settled at midnight. the Journal produced first copies at 1:40 p.m. and the Oregonian ran on its regular schedule for morning editions.
In Washington indications point to Randolph Field as the likely site for the United States Air Academy. Backing cites support from Secretary of the Air Force Symington, General Vandenberg, and congressional voices including Rep. Kilday and Sen. Johnson, with administration backing to Congress choosing the site.
Dr J C Newman of the Public Health Service recounts examining a deported entrant from Mexico who wore a veil. The patient proved to be 17 year old Manuel Sanchez de Martinez from Uruapan who admitted dressing as a girl to avoid the draft after crossing the Rio Grande.
Washington reports on the Expectant Fathers Day event with James K. Trammell the 1,000,000th member of the club. The National Institute of Diaper Service touts the hour glass fold while photographers stage diapering demonstrations and a mishap with Dale Showalter adds humor to the proceedings.
In Los Angeles on March 15, the Pacific States Butter Eggs Cheese and Poultry Association wrapped a four day convention. President Thad R. Perry of Seattle warned that eggs and poultry have become a specialized industry. Only mass production can succeed with high costs and close margins. He advised small farmers to abandon dreams of a local chicken ranch.
An advertisement promises a free booklet on a new rupture support from William S. Rice Inc. It claims a comfortable, spring and strap free device that holds a hernia in place without hard pads or pressure. Send name and address to Adams New York for details.
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