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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1950

Page

3

AFL's Green Promises Drive for 1950 Wage Boost

Philadelphia May 10 President William Green pledged an all out AFL drive in 1950 to raise wages and lower prices to curb unemployment. He argued higher purchasing power expands markets and boosts efficiency, urging ongoing price reductions to avoid a hostile reaction. He announced a pension study and warned unemployment numbers though not critical still require action.

PRM Adelphia William Green Green AFL

T-4-L Athletes Foot Remedy at Renfro Drug Stores

An advertisement promotes T-4-L as a penetrating athlete’s foot medicine with undiluted alcohol base. It claims faster germ elimination, full strength application, and relief for foot odor itching and sweating. Available today at Renfro Drug Stores.

Renfro Drug Stores

Pulitzer Prize Poet Found Dead in Pond Near Home

The body of John Gould Fletcher, Arkansas born Pulitzer Prize winning poet of 1939, was found in a pond near his Little Rock home Wednesday. Chief Deputy Sheriff Sam Hallam reported the discovery.

Little Rock Ark John Gould Fletcher Arkansas Sam Hallam

Rita Sees Princess Fatima Wed in Moslem Ceremony

Vincent Lee Hillyer, 25, of California, married Princess Fatima of Iran in a Moslem ceremony at the Iranian legation conducted by the Aga Khan. Rita Hayworth witnessed the marriage, which followed a civil vow in Italy on April 13.

Paris Vincent Lee Hillyer Fatima Iran Aga Khan Rita Hayworth Prince Mahmoud Hillyer Miss Hayworth Rita Aly Khan Citavecchia Italy Riviera Aga Imam Shirazi Leroy Hillyer Los Banos Calif

Pazo relief for piles advertised in San Antonio notice

Mrs A W of San Antonio Texas praises Pazo for relief from piles detailing pain itching and swelling. The ad touts suppositories and ointment options promising soothing fast relief and urges doctor consultation.

A. W San Antonio Texas Luly

Draper Granted Court Hint In Libel Suit

Hartford May 10. Dancer Paul Draper bolstered by a federal judge ruling as cross examination began in the $200000 libel suit brought by Mrs Hester McCullough. The judge barred further proving Draper and harmonica player Larry Adler are pro Communist by citing publications identified as communistic. Draper denied most affiliations but admitted occasional benefits and a small fee for a New Masses show. He asserted his mother is not a Communist and pledged that questions will not sway his stance.

Hartford Conn Paul Draper J. Joseph Smith Hester McCullough Draper Larry Adler Frederick H. Wiggin Wear Russia United States New Masses Toussia Joseph E. Davies Muriel Draper

Texas City Harbor Ruin Cleared Away

Three years after the Texas City disaster the wreckage of two ships, the Highflyer and Wil son B. Keene, has been cleared from the harbor. Work began June 20, 1949 under the Army Engineers Galveston district. About 1,300 tons of debris were removed with 300 tons remaining to cut up. The project cost about $220,000 and featured major salvage equipment.

Texas City Highflyer Wilson B. Keene Galveston The Army Engineers W. A. Bisco Jr

Mineral Society Head Speaks Here Tonight

Jesse Burt of San Antonio will address the Austin Gem and Mineral Society at 8 p m in Room 203 Physics Building University of Texas Burt is the newly elected president of the State Mineral Society The event highlights state and local mineral groups proceedings

Jesse Burt San Antonio Austin Gem and Mineral Society University of Texas Burt State Mineral Society

Sick Ailing Carpenter Recovers with HADACOL

Mr. W. P. Patterson of Houston Local 213 could not work but after taking 20 bottles of HADACOL he reports daily carpentry, relief from digestive issues, and renewed appetite. He praises the medicine for addressing deficiencies and notes a life improved with the product sold under a money back guarantee at $1.25 or $3.50 for larger sizes.

W. P. Patterson Houston Texas Patterson The LeBlanc Corporation

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