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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1949
Page
6
Texas lawmakers planned to hear Dr. M. E. Sadler president of TCU but he declined the invitation on medical advice He has not spoken since last November and will not speak again until next fall He appreciated the invitation but wished they had consulted him first.
A former Army officer who helped provide evidence used to convict German storm troopers in the Malmedy massacre denied employing terror tactics. He spoke Thursday, defending his methods and the trial's proceedings.
A Houston truck driver, 35, shot himself after a woman he loved slammed her apartment door in his face. Joe Brown fired seven bullets into the door then two more shots. Police report he was found unconscious and in critical condition. The woman had ended their eight month relationship and was later married.
A US Army nurse died and another was severely burned in a blaze that swept the 49th Hospital Annex quarters in Tokyo early Thursday. Names withheld until next of kin notification.
Moscow radio announced the four power agreement to lift blockades in Berlin and to convene a Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Paris May 238. Russian leaders and diplomats react with guarded optimism hoping for broader settlements on East West tensions.
Eighty two residents of East Westmoreland vote unanimously to boycott the post office over the appointment of Mrs Publicover as acting postmaster. They pledge not to buy stamps and plan an RFD route so boycott participants can receive mail at Keene. Mrs Publicover defends her 10 years in town while a committee plans action. telegrams will be sent to New Hampshire representatives.
Grand Prairie Texas May 5 Politically charged dismissal rumors surround Dale Woods principal of Grand Prairie Junior High School along with his wife and four teachers who were removed by the school board. 60 other teachers had contracts renewed. Woods and others say no reason was given. A local political figure and the Citizens Group call for explanations with a mass meeting set for May 16.
Houston reports a nightwatchman E A Bailey had a thief steal his $65 watchman's clock and a $65 saddle along with his horse on Wednesday night. Bailey continued guarding Thursday hoping for their return.
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