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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1949

Page

4

Forgotten Ones Remembered By Lawmakers

Texas lawmakers push a Youth Development Council to reform delinquency policy by closing Gatesville Gainesville and Brady State Schools. A diagnostic center would screen children for proper placement and rehabilitation, separating feeble minded and psychotic cases and redirecting others to vocational or private settings.

Texas Austin Pearce Johnson Carlos Ashley Senate Gatesville Gainesville Brady Board of Control Texas Training School Code Commission Commission

Power to settle strikes debated in Washington

In Washington a major labor law clash centers on presidential power to end national strikes. Labor leaders seek seizure of paralyzed mines plants or docks and control of profits, wages, and government role to preserve the nation during emergencies.

Washington Midwest Department of Labor House Rayburn Truman White House

Questions and Answers from the Public Notebook

A series of Q and A items cover Civil Aircraft by state with California leading at 10 741 totals and New York 4661 while total U S aircraft reach 95 997. Other questions address Mohammeds cat Lib eral Arts walking heel and toe and isolation of women on Fernando de Noronha plus telegraph disease theories.

E.r-H. A California Texas New York Fernando de Noronha South Atlantic Brazil Athos Greece Aegean Sea

Uncertainty on State Pay Hike Sparks Legislative Debate

The Editor's Notebook reports mixed signals from the Senate finance committee on two year pay bills for state workers. Some groups retain the 15 percent emergency boost, while others may receive varied increases. Jurisdictional bills for judiciary and general departments loom as officials weigh permanent raises and county salaries face planned boosts.

Senate Finance Committee Senate Judiciary House

Fish Ranching as a Practical and Enterprising Venture

The article details fish ranching as a viable business in which landowners stock artificial ponds to grow and sell fish. It notes semi luxury setups with guest fishing, tackle rental, and bait charges plus optional on site food service. Demand drives heavy stocking and operators may retail fish while charging for the fishing experience.

Austin

Common Household Pests booklet offer drives sale

United States Government experts summarize pest warfare in aтол booklet with illustrations. The guide includes a four page section on DDT as a Household Insecticide. Send 15 cents to Austin American Information Bureau 316 Eye Street N E Washington DC to order.

United States Austin American Information Bureau Eye Street N. E Washington, D. C

Letter of Memory for Mother on Mother's Day

Washington Merry-Go-Round writer shares a memory filled note to his daughter about visiting his grandmother's grave in Romansville Pennsylvania. He recalls family lineage from Kansas to California and discusses his mother’s quiet strength, wartime sorrow after Pearl Harbor, and regrets over not spending more time with her. He ends with affection and hopes for a great granddaughter.

George Arnold Los Angeles California Romansville Swarthmore Ellen Grandmother Pearson San Francisco Ventura Calif Truman Harry Truman Missouri Kansas Humboldt Kan Santa Fe Indian Territory Andreas Wolf Philadelphia Germany Lancaster County Susquehanna Madison County Ohio Grandfather Wolf Friends’ Meeting Mother Pearl Harbor Hitler Washington Bell Syndicate, Inc Manhattan Seventh Avenue Copain Horace Greeley 66Th Street Borracho 3Rd Avenue Jack Benny 5Th Ave Sixth Ave Anna Maria Bera Airlines Italy Newark

Broadway Breezes and Celebrity Spotting on the Town

On Broadway, stars mingle with crowds in lively snapshots. Jimmy Durante, Madeleine Carroll, Nanette Throckmorton, and Judy Canova draw laughs and headlines at clubs and brunches while reporters like Malcolm Johnson celebrate Pulitzers for waterfront coverage.

Broadway Jimmy Durante Hollywood Madeleine Carroll Dinty Moore Nanette Throckmorton le Ruban Bleu Judy Canova Morton Downey

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