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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
4
A noisy Texas House clashes over reform bills and budget issues as Governor Bill Jester and legislative leaders confront Gilmer-Aikin era science debates. Amid protests, chairs replace worn furniture, while vendors voice fears of tax hikes impacting small businesses.
A New York Post report outlines secret Communist plans for the labor movement. It cites a March briefing for union officials, mentions leaders abroad, and predicts strikes and demonstrations to pressure big business. It notes CIO tensions with Phil Murray and possible independent action if expulsions occur.
A compiled Q A from readers covers origin of life liberty and happiness to the Bikini natives status and turquoise color. It notes Jefferson authored the phrase, the rose as the most cultivated flower, copper hardening, Bikini relocations, Joe Dobson’s finger injury, turquoise color from copper aluminum, Yellowstone travel season, Hopper’s Casey recitations, amended tax returns, and Byron’s Maid of Athens translation.
The Edttor's Notebook urges citizen participation to defend elections against bossism. It cites New Jersey Tennessee and Chicago examples where machines fell to public pressure. It stresses informed turnout to safeguard government and denounce dictatorlike control. Texas relations with Washington and a Supreme Court dispute over suing the state are noted.
The piece argues Perlman and federal officials seized Texas property despite 102 years of Texas status under annexation law. It notes Texas lawmakers moved to end federal rent control and discusses a proposed five member House efficiency committee led by Representative Jimmy P. Horany to study state agencies. The Hoover Commission influences calls for modernization and streamlined administration.
Government booklet Fireplaces and Chimneys offers plans for outdoor fireplaces and barbecues plus indoor chimney guidance. Cost 15 cents and send to Austin American Information Bureau, 316 Eve Street, N E Washington 2 DC.
President Truman celebrated his 65th birthday at the Larz Anderson mansion with 70 intimate guests including Speaker Rayburn and Vice President Barkley. He unwrapped 70 gifts, enjoyed a piano duet with Iturbi, and heard a musical revue before ending the celebration at 2:05 a.m. with guests notably drowsy but content.
Richard Crowe and wife discuss a front-page item while Leopold Loeb parole interest looms. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz plan a church wedding. Natalie Choremi rumored elsewhere. Gaekwar of Baroda cut to 3000 weekly. Eisenhower plate DDE. Royal gossip, politics and showbiz mix in this Broadway gossip column.
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