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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1949

Page

12

Radiated Goiter Photograph Technique Revealed by Doctor

Dr George M Curtis of Ohio State University Medical School described a new method at Baylor College of Medicine using thin slices of surgically removed radioactive goiter placed on photographic plates. The procedure, timed after radioactive iodine administration, yields a self photographed image showing the goiter concentration and distribution for research purposes.

Houston Ohio State University Medical School George M. Curtis Ohio University Curtis Phi Beta Pi Baylor University College of Medicine

France Announces Italian Access to Geneva Tariff Pact

ANNECY May 3 France gave formal notice of the Franco Italian customs union to signatories of the 1947 Geneva Tariff Agreement France is among 23 states granting most favored nation tariff treatment at that conference Italy is among 11 new countries negotiating accession to the Geneva accord Under the Geneva terms customs unions must be approved by other member states

Annecy France Italy

Refugees from China criticize Nationalists as Communists gain

More than 1,000 Chinese refugees aboard the General W. H. Gordon in Manila report Nationalists cannot stop the Communist advance. They accuse Nationalists of self-enrichment and selling American supplies, while some say U.S. aid may be futile. Greek citizen Nicholas Katem abandons $1 million in Shanghai and travels with family to visit a USC student. Four hundred thirty passengers disembarked in Manila.

Manila China W. H. Gordon K. Harldane Texas Company W. F. Savale San Francisco Savale Bruno Kroker Shanghai Evening Post People of Shanghai Katem United States Alice University of Southern California

Ex Western Picture Actor Dies at Burbank

Ivan Christy, 61, former character actor in oldtime westerns, died Monday on the Walt Disney Studio lot in Burbank. He retired from acting about ten years ago and had been working as a studio guard. The death is believed due to a heart ailment.

Burbank Calif Ivan Christy Walt Disney Studio

Cotton Futures Hold Steady Amid Dull Trading

New York and New Orleans reports show cotton futures opening and closing with limited movement. Traders await export developments and Army purchases for Japan, with May and December contracts near steady levels. New Orleans notes mixed results and bids on certain price points.

San Antonio and Fort Worth Livestock Markets Mixed

Report from SAN ANTONIO and FORT WORTH on May 9 shows cattle steady to mixed with occasional higher bids. Hogs and sheep varied with steers and yearlings lifting in Fort Worth while Chicago markets offered broader price moves across weights and grades.

San Antonio Fort Worth Chicago Livestock Chicago

Spot cotton prices steady in Texas Galveston market

May 9 report shows spot cotton closing steady with 10 point gains. Grades ranged from good ordinary to strict good middling with middling at 32.90 to 33.50 cents per pound and a sale total of 7315 bales free on board. In New Orleans the May 9 average middling price rose 0.50 to 33.09 cents per pound, with 30 market days average at 32.99.

Galveston F.e.b New Orleans Roamen Exchange New York Great Britain Europe France Italy Sweden Latin America Argentina Brazil Mexico Airlines Atc Aviation Corp Beth Steel Braniff Airw Chrysler Corp Cont Motors Curtiss Casita Freeport Elec Gen Motors Goodrich (Bf Stygneune Corp Gul Houston Nat Harvester l No Am Avia Ohio Oil A Packard Motor Pan Am Airways Panhandle Phillips Pet Plymouth Oil Eigen Republic Steel Sears Roebuck Tex Gulf Texacts US Steel Woolworth

Rubinstein Granted Delay for Stock Market Rigging Trial

Serge Rubinstein, who recently finished a federal prison term for draft dodging, was granted a delay to June 7 for his trial on a charge of rigging the stock market to amass a $3,000,000 profit in New York.

New York Serge Rubinstein

Grains Drag Through Dreary Chicago Trading Session

Chicago Board of Trade opened dull as grains sagged amid light pit activity. Wheat firm then weak, corn volatile with late gains. oats, rye and beans mostly lower. lard edged higher. Fort Worth reports fair wheat demand and varied receipts, with price quotes and grades listed. New York wool markets showed irregular tops futures and steady spot values amid dealer activity.

Chicago Board of Trade New York Boston

Selling Lowers Stock Market In Dull Dealing

The stock market opened weak on Monday with liquidation pressure and scant activity. Prices edged lower across a broad range, 419 declines to 232 gains, total volume 610000 shares, lowest since March 2, with steels, metals, rubber, aerospace, utilities, and oil leading the retreat.

New York

Oldest Ranger to Visit Laredo Fiesta as Ex-Ranger

Noah Armstrong 97, a ranger from 1876 78, will visit Laredo next Sunday to play a role in the streets fiesta. He topped a field of oldtimers in a contest by fiesta officials seeking the oldest ex Texas Ranger. Armstrong was found by Miss Betty Alley, Coleman Democrat Voice news editor. He lives with Mr and Mrs W P James in Coleman.

Coleman Noah Armstrong Laredo Armstrong Betty Alley Coleman Democrat Voice W. P. James

New Jersey Boss's Power Hangs On Today's Election

Frank Hague a longtime New Jersey Democratic power, 73, faces a crucial commission race in Jersey City. Victory would sustain his grip on state leadership and aid gubernatorial hopeful Elmer H. Wene, with national implications for the party.

New Jersey Jersey City N. J Frank Hague Democratic Party Hague John V. Kenny Elmer H. Wene

Mountain Valley Water Promotes Health Benefit

Advert says Kidney Trouble sufferers should try Mountain Valley Health Water from Hot Springs Arkansas. Claims praise and tasty quality with a note about its popularity and refreshing taste.

Try Mountain Valley Hot Springs Ark

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