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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1950

Page

3

France Presses for Quick Action on Indochina Aid

Paris reports a high French source says France must obtain a rapid decision on military aid for Indochina at the NATO foreign ministers meeting in London next week. French officials warn uncertainty harms strategy as Ho Chi Minh’s guerrillas and Chinese forces threaten the region.

Paris France Indochina North Atlantic Pact London Europe Ho Chi Minh Oriental Hainan Island Mao Taze-Tung Guerrila Vietnam Ho Mif&h Leon Pignon Rene Pleven

NY Red Investigators Suspend 8 Teachers

Eight New York City public school teachers were suspended on May 3 as investigators probe alleged Communist activities within the city school system.

New York New York City

Former East German police witness tests arms to unit

Wilhelm Roloff testified that Russians issued at least 40 German cannons to his East German battalion last winter. He said the East zone people's police became a military organization with 36,000 men in training, and that cannons, machine pistols, and assault rifles were issued from old German Army stores under four power agreement.

Berlin Wilhelm Roloff East Zone People's Police Heinz Nocht Roloff Nocht Fritz Kaul Brandenburg

In Future Dont Use And-Or in Car Title

The attorney general ruled that a motor vehicle title cannot be issued to two or more persons joined by or or by and-or. The opinion, written by Dean J Capp, says future titles must show certainty of ownership and not rely on disjunctive language.

Price Daniel DeWitt C. Greer Dean J. Capp Greer

Acheson Presses Russia on Austria Treaty Action

Secretary of State Acheson criticized Soviet stalling in Vienna talks urging a prompt Big Four pact with Austria. He warned Moscow may seek a new delay as London negotiations resume, while the North Atlantic Council meets May 15 to review West defenses and Germany issues. He noted cross Allied talks with Bevin and Schuman and indicated bipartisan foreign policy support.

Washington Acheson Russia Austria London Britain France Soviet Union Moscow Europe North Atlantic Council Bevin Schuman Paris Germany Konrad Adenauer

Texas Weather Summary and Local Temperature Report

A Texas region weather brief notes warmer trend with partly cloudy skies and new rainfall near Austin. It cites Tuesday and Thursday temperatures, astronomical timings, and records including a high of 88, a low of 26, and rainfall since January 1 totaling 1.18 inches with 1.36 inches excess. It also lists river gauges on the Colorado River and Lake Travis elevations at Marshal Ford, with city-by-city temperature readings for major Texas cites.

Lake Buchanan Lake Travis Marshal Pord Colorado Texas Roifen Galveston Aredo Antonio Paso

Russians Seize British Trawler

Grimsby reports that the British trawler Etruria owned by Standard Steam Fishing Co was boarded by Russians near the Scandinavian Peninsula and taken to Murmansk. A second trawler relayed the radio message. government confirmation followed amid a trend of such seizures tied to Arctic coast security measures.

Grimsby England Scandinavian Peninsula Murmansk Etruria White Sea Standard Steam Fishing Company Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Soviet Union Arctic Baltic

It’s No Wonder They Demanded a Recount

Beaumont census scene ends in a tally of 23 persons after a household head reveals his brother and his wife plus ten children were counted. The exchange highlights counting discrepancies and the final census total.

Beaumont

Negroes Ready To Cast Ballots In Jaybird Vote

Richmond May 3 Interest in Saturday's Fort Bend County Jaybird Democratic primary rose as Negro residents prepare to vote for the first time after the Jaybird association opens its white man primary to poll tax receipt holders of any race. The race centers on county treasurer clerk and sheriff with several incumbents and challengers. An injunction hearing indicated that poll tax receipt holders may vote, challenging the status of the election.

Richmond Fort Bend County Jaybird Association Houston T. M. Kennerly Mattye Schulze Association Minnie Brown Nellie Nelson Kennerly

Rafts Ex Girlfriend Freed on Dope Charge

Betty Doss 27 ex girlfriend of actor George Raft had narcotics charges dismissed by Municipal Judge Leroy Dawson. Norma Jasper 27 who was arrested with her faced trial on similar charges after police said Jasper named where the marijuana came from in a San Fernando trailer court.

Los Angeles Betty Doss George Raft Leroy Dawson Miss Doss San Fernando Norma Jasper Miss Jasper

USCC Urges Tax Reductions Based on Federal Economies

The United States Chamber of Commerce calls for substantial tax cuts funded by rigorous federal economy to spur production and 600000 new jobs yearly. It backs tax reform including lower corporate and personal rates, reduced estate and excise taxes, and repeal of wartime levies while urging budget discipline. Otto A. Seyferth elected new USCC president, with Harry A. Bullis named vice president as the group presses for policy overhauls.

Washington United States Chamber of Commerce Truman National Chamber Otto A. Seyferth West Michigan Foundry Co Muskegon Herman W. Steinkraus Bridgeport, Conn Europe Chamber Seyferth Grand Rapids Michigan Economic Development Commission Ripon College Wisconsin AFL Trades and Labor Council Bonbright and Co New York Austin Trailer Equipment Ie Austin Oa Michigan

Lost Cocker's Owner Offers Reward for Missing Dog

Mrs. E. G. Murray offers a prize pup to the person who returns her five month old black female cocker spaniel missing since a week before Easter. The dog with brown paws and brown spots over the eyes wore a red collar. The owner says the dog is the last survivor of a treasured family and promises a puppy from the next litter to the finder.

E. G. Murray

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