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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1948
Page
1
The Manchurian city Mukden lay in silence as Red forces neared, official notes spoke of a great battle in the corridor to China while privately officials said it was over. Radio updates from Nanking showed fading artillery sounds and residents sheltering indoors amid fear.
Chinese Communist radio reports Red attackers breached defenses into Mukden as street fighting rages in the Manchurian city. Peiping quarters fear a successful Dunquerque style breakout from the port of Yingkow, 100 miles south of Mukden.
US Consul Ward and nine American dependents remain in Mukden as warnings urge Americans in Peiping Tientsin to depart. Chinese leaders flee or plan new commands while questions mount about Nanking and Chiang Kai-shek amid shifting power and the Red advance. Meanwhile Israeli forces push into Lebanon after clearing Galilee and continue northern offensives despite a late cease fire.
Charlotte Johnson Twining 71 died at her home 2203 Lake Austin Boulevard. A lifetime Austin resident she is survived by two daughters Mrs. Charles Horning of Hollywood and Miss Jennie Mary Twining of Austin two sons Goodall W. and Wilson L. Twining of Chicago two sisters Mrs. Metilda Bergren of Los Angeles and Miss Mary Johnson of Austin four brothers Gustaf Julius F Fred W and Walter W Johnson all of Austin. Body at Weed-Corley Funeral Home awaiting funeral arrangements and arrival of out of town relatives.
Washington reports Russia has boosted shipments of manganese and chrome ore to the United States despite a six month trade ban. Eight month totals show Russian shipments at 50.4 million dollars, while US shipments to Russia fall to 26.0 million.
Athens reports indicate Prime Minister Themistokles Sophoulis will delay quitting for eight to ten days after a reported truce with Liberal deputy Venizelos. Sophoulis said he will not resign unless a no confidence vote occurs while a king advised postponement of a showdown.
Smoke and fog linger over Donora Pennsylvania as the death toll climbs to twenty with at least thirty two in hospitals. Health officials warn of a possible pneumonia epidemic linked to toxic fumes from the zinc smelter and call the air danger a form of murder while air tests are planned.
The Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation District and the Brazos River Transmission Electric Cooperative, Inc. sealed a five year power sale deal for 257 500 dollars annually starting June 1 1947. The agreement ends a bitter dispute and awaits Rural Electrification Administration and Federal Power Commission approval. The cooperative will drop suits in McLennan County court and before the Federal Power Commission.
Seoul Korea October 31 The main strength of the South Korean rebellion of October 20 has been put down but many Americans and Koreans expect savage small scale fighting to continue through the winter. Rebels fled to barren mountains with weapons and are expected to raid to support themselves and to weaken the infant republic. Most rebel leaders escaped.
The Voice of America will provide 24 hour radio reports on the elections. Assistant Secretary of State George Allen announced special foreign broadcasts beginning at 8 15 p m CST Tuesday and continuing until 9 a m CST Wednesday.
At Brackenridge Hospital three new polio ward patients were admitted marking the 43rd case this year. Helen Latham aged 28, Norman Carr aged 7, and Gloria Mae Sneed aged 1 were listed as fair condition Sunday night.
Laredo October 3. Henry D. Kahn 47, prominent Laredo businessman, died late Saturday night of a heart attack suffered while dancing. He was co owner of United Appliance Company and brother of Adolph R. Kahn, assistant collector of customs for the Laredo Customs District.
Democrats and Republicans battled to a near finish for control of the US Senate as 10 states held decisive races. Forecasts showed Democrats favored to gain seats in West Virginia Oklahoma and Minnesota while Republicans aimed to hold Kentucky and Montana with uncertainty in Tennessee Wyoming and Iowa.
The decayed body of Levi Jones known as Smoke Stack Jones, 35, who terrorized West Dallas, was found Sunday at the Trinity River edge about 3-4 miles west of Irving. Authorities suggest he may have been shot by deputies during a chase last month. clothes matched those worn then.
Harry S. Truman arrived in Independence with an affectionate reception after a two month campaign. He plans to vote Tuesday and rest before returning to Washington for trips to Key West. He will give a final non political Shrine speech from his Independence home.
Washington dispatch notes voters face a crucial decision at the polls next Tuesday between Truman and Dewey for the next four years. The piece frames the contest as choosing the nation’s leader during a period of global tension and domestic unrest, with party implications for control of Congress as a second major question.
In a CBS debate Taft predicted Dewey would win the presidency with four to five million votes, while Democratic chairman McGrath backed Truman. The exchange covered Truman policy, inflation, and the 80th Congress as voters prepared for Tuesday elections with campaigns and last minute appeals nationwide.
In Longview on October 31 194? the endurance plane Miss Texas driven by Dallas pilots Fred Vinmont and Bert Simons remained aloft over East Texas on its 12th day. They aimed to surpass the world endurance record of about 725 hours and push toward 1 500 hours as of 6 01 p m Sunday the crew reported 264 hours airborne.
The eight amendments listed on the General Election ballot cover workers compensation for county employees creation of an automatic redistricting board if the Legislature fails to pass a redistricting act a community property tax treatment a governor elect succession if death occurs before inauguration a $3 000 homestead exemption protections salaries for sheriffs and officers a cap on state ad valorem taxes with counties allowed 30 cent local roads and flood control tax and a retirement system for appellate and district judges.
Texas faces heavy turnout for the November General Election with 100000 to 135000 ballots predicted in Harris County and at least 100000 in Dallas. The U S Senate race between Lyndon Johnson and Coke Stevenson dominates the race, with Porter predicting a two to one Johnson win and Stevenson endorsing Porter. GOP hopes linger for Governor contest in Dallas with Beauford Jester facing Alvin Lane amid intra party strife.
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