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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1949

Page

16

Solon Quits Pact Hearing in Anger

Washington May 93-i An angry Watkins walks out of Senate foreign relations hearings on the 12 nation pact accusing Chairman Connally of a gag rule. Watkins pressed for questions and later said he will question witnesses from the Senate floor. Donnell remains to probe witnesses as the debate over the treaty begins.

Washington Senate Orest Connally Texas Senate Foreign Relations Committee Watkins Utah Donnell R-Mo Kathryn H. Stone US League of Women Voters Connell

Two Lost Dogs Sought After Sunday Wander near Cullen Avenue

A 3-year-old 135 pound Harlequin Great Dane and a seven-month-old Airedale have wandered from home on Sunday. Tracks lead to Burnet Highway. People who know the dogs are urged to call Pfeffers at Hobby Horse Stables.

Cullen Avenue Burnet Highway Pfeffers

Austin Chamber Directors Celebrate Fried Chicken Week Dinner

Austin Chamber of Commerce directors and guests gathered at the Thornhill lodge to celebrate Fried Chicken Week. Sponsors Purina Mills and Bridges firms announced a new mass chicken production program while city leaders discussed widening Congress Avenue Highway Bridge and a $7,150,000 revenue bond to fund utility expansion. The meeting also set the June 23 membership election and approved by law changes expanding the board to 24 members.

Austin Chamber of Commerce Robert Bridges Sr Purina Mills Robert Bridges Jr Alvin East G. F. Thornhill Chamber of Commerce Joe C. Carrington C. B. Smith Industrial Bureau Austin Development Foundation Austin William J. Kaen Civic Affairs Bureau Congress Avenue Highway Taylor Glass First W. Luther Thompson Carrington Smith Ben Lee Chote Victor Cluck Lou Sweet Youngblood’s Fried Chicken Clarence Rapp J. W. Lawless F. K. Eidelbach H. R. Fischer Airport Motel Pittsburgh Plate Glass Austin Meat Company W. H. Slack R. W. Bridges Robert T. Donahue Grand Finance Company

Chicken Eaters Clash Tomorrow at Driskill Hotel

Civitan Club president Bob Pinkston announces a chicken chompin contest Wednesday at noon in the Crystal Ballroom of the Driskill Hotel. Ex Mayor Tom Miller hosts and serves as judge along with Governor Beauford Jester and Railroad Commissioner Olin Culberson. Contest entrants include Tom Harper Mac Hull Johnny McNamara and State Senator Gus Strauss.

Bob Pinkston Civitan Club Crystal Ballroom Driskill Hotel Tom Miller Beauford Jester Olin Culberson Texas Tom Harper Mac Hull Johnny McNamara Gus Strauss Hallettsville

$20,000 Check Paid in Texas Antitrust Judgment

A $20,000 check was delivered to the anti trust division of Attorney General Price Daniel's office in payment of a judgment against Servel Inc. by Travis County District Judge Jack Roberts. Servel's attorneys indicated there will be no appeal from the permanent injunction against the challenged practice.

Anti-Trust Division Price Daniel Travis County Jack Roberts Servel, Inc Daniel Servel

Child and Family Service Report to Board Luncheon

A statistical report on casework services will be distributed to the Child and Family Service board of directors Wednesday at noon during a luncheon at the Driskill Hotel.

The Child and Family Service Driskill Hotel

Ancient Age Bourbon Ad Claims Triple Classification

An advertisement promotes Ancient Age as a 5 year old Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey. It asserts it is Straight Whiskey, Kentucky Whiskey, and Bourbon Whiskey, urging fair comparisons and claiming it to be the best value and a trusted old standard. It targets longtime buyers and emphasizes flavor and loyalty.

Storm Hattens Electra Section Storm Hattens Electra Section

A spring hailstorm near Electra Texas caused about 200000 in damage in 30 minutes. Crops were a total loss with wheat potential lost and 75 to 90 percent damage to others. The storm ripped a 10 mile wide path from the Waggoner Refinery to Red River As hail lay two inches deep in spots, gardens and row crops must be replanted and the city lake rose three inches.

Waggoner Red River Clark Flippen Electra

3-Year-Old Girl Struck By Auto In Front Of East 14th Street

A 3-year-old Negro girl was listed in very critical condition at Brackenridge Hospital after an auto pedestrian collision late Monday afternoon. Patrician Lorene Lane, of 900 Lincoln, suffered a fractured skull and deep lacerations when struck in front of 2104 East 14th Street. Driver Joseph W. Bulkley, 5018 Shoalcreek Boulevard, remained at the scene. Investigating officers were J. C. Hester and M. E. Mobley.

Brackenridge Hospital Lorene Lane Lincoln East 14Th Street Joseph W. Bulkley Shoalcreek Boulevard J. C. Hester M. E. Mobley

Pope Urges Cooperation Between Workers and Employers

Pope Pius XII, in a Vatican speech, urged free initiative over socialism and called for cooperation between workers and employers. He warned against the idea of irreconcilable conflict and stressed balancing employer authority with broad prosperity, addressing Catholic business leaders from various nations.

Vatican City Pius XII Britain Canada Chile France Belgium The Netherlands Spain Austria Germany Italy United States Switzerland

Rains Lift Lake Travis Toward Operating Level

Wet conditions in West Texas fed Buchanan Dam releases as the Lower Colorado River Authority raised two gates at Buchanan Dam on Monday. The lake rose about five to seven feet is forecast by week’s end, with Lake Travis at 655.5 feet and an operating level of 680 feet.

Lake Travis West Texas Lower Colorado River Authority Buchanan Dam Buchanan LCRA

Reservists Mountain Training Classes Open at Camp Carson Colo

Mountain training courses for organized reservists open again this year at Camp Carson Colorado. Colonel Oscar B. Abbott announced Monday that six two week courses begin June 4. Officers under 40 eligible. Information and applications available from the Organized Reserve Corps Instructor's Office 5011 Barton Springs Road.

Camp Carson Colo Oscar B. Abbott Texas Military District Organized Reserve Corps Barton Springs Road

UN panel approves Israel admission to the UN

The United Nations special political committee voted 33 to 13 with one abstention to admit Israel. Final seating requires two thirds of those present. The Assembly, a 58 nation body, meets at Flushing Meadow Park Wednesday after the tenary session is scheduled.

1948 Cadillac Club Coupe Hydramatic with 3600 miles

Cadillac 1948 Club Coupe with Hydramatic radio heater and only 3600 actual miles priced at 3495. Includes additional listings for a 1947 Fleetwood Sedan with Hydramatic and heater, 1947 Oldsmobile 76 with radio heater and 17000 miles, and other cars offering radios heaters tires and standard transmissions.

Oldsmobile Buick

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