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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1950

Page

5

O'Daniel gubernatorial bid rumors swirl in Texas capitals

Rumors fly in Austin and Dallas that former Senator Lee O'Daniel may enter the Texas governor race or stay coy. Observers note his move from a Tarrant County ranch to a Dallas apartment and inquiries about block radio time as signs, while party groups split in their stance. The piece reminds readers only 70 days remain until the first primary, with filing deadlines approaching for various offices in June.

Capitol Lee O'Daniel Tarrant County Dallas Congress Avenue Texas O’daniel O'Daniel San Antonio Pappy Courts of Civil Appeals Congress

Nation Call for Saner Investigations in Mental Health

Editorial urges deeper inquiries into public safety and criticizes releasing mentally ill individuals without thorough assessment. The piece warns that in a cold war mindset, media pressure can supply endless ammunition against policy mistakes.

Mock May Day drill ends in tragedy in Mosinee

A May Day mock seizure by American Legionnaires in Mosinee led to deaths including the mayor and a participating priest within a week. The event raised questions about civilian defense planning, evacuation, medical response, and leadership under emergency conditions across cities and states.

Mosinee Texas Red Cross

Broadway temperaments and stars share stage tales

In a Sardi’s chat, Sol Hurok recalls volatile artists from Tallulah Bankhead to Escudero and Isadora Duncan. Marian Anderson’s greatest moment, she says, was telling her mother she wouldn’t have to do washing anymore.

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Questions and Answers on Watches and History

A compilation of general knowledge questions with concise answers. Topics include watch winding duration about 40 hours, coal loss per mined ton, bone living tissue, origins of chambers of commerce, decalcomania removal, ivory billed woodpecker status, crocodile attack on land, lumber seasoning times, Jenny Lind spool beds value, and gypsy draft status with rough U.S. population estimates.

Trygve Lie Seeks Break in Cold War Deadlock in Moscow Visit

Trygve Lie heads to Moscow to push a breakthrough in the UN deadlock amid U S Soviet tension. He argues the UN’s survival hinges on decisive talks, and internal U S opposition has weakened his influence as he negotiates with Britain and France to align European powers.

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Broadway gossip and star romances fill the season

Winchell on Broadway reports Bette Davis family romance honeymoon with Captain Budd. George Raft and Coleen Gray flame on stage while Yvonne de Carlo joins Dean Acheson staff. Lily Pons’s niece Vivane weds Gerard Sabbat in Paris. Various Hollywood figures and stage stars untouched by the public eye share headlines of elopements, money, and theatre upheaval across the season.

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Note on newspaper affiliations and AP rights

The Austin American and The Austin Statesman are members of the Audit Bureau of Circulation, certifying their circulation. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for AP news dispatches and focal pens printed in this newspaper.

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