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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1948
Page
4
The piece notes Lyndon Johnson's growing power in Texas after his Senate victory, with speculation he could receive a Cabinet post if offered. It highlights Truman’s support in Texas, the cross currents with Tom Clark, and Johnson's strong district ties and service mindset for a statewide role.
Victor Riesel reports the post election push to jail 40 labor leaders for contempt after refusing to answer congressional questions. He notes potential Supreme Court review and compares actions against left wing union officials with the Walter Reuther led auto unions. He details large scale mobilization, sizable expenditures, and cross country political campaigning by unions bypassing Taft Hartley limits.
A mixed set of Q A items covers Browning collection at Baylor University Texas coal origins shifts from abroad to domestic sources old method of thumb for measuring size Uranus moons total five horses world decline Damascus steel qualities and blade forging George Sand and other 19th century notes Stripping and discharge cases during WW II and a DC court case involving Dulles and American Bosch factory ownership reveal historical curiosities and legal intrigue.
The column compiles film and theatre gossip with noted names such as Petrillo Goldwyn and the Runyon Fund. It references Broadway theater changes, radio and press agents, and remarks on figures like Ingrid Bergman Helen Hayes and Mark Hellinger, plus anecdotes about ads and public notices.
The article argues that voter choice in rejecting Wallaceism confirms liberalism in its Roosevelt era sense. It credits President Truman with embracing liberal principles and notes the populace acted as a mature force, correcting political ills through democratic ballots and individual conviction rather than party mass campaigns.
A government publication titled Slip Covers for Furniture provides up to date illustrated instructions for making slip covers and choosing materials and colors. Readers are urged to order by sending 10 cents to The Austin American Information Bureau in Washington D C.
Washington report highlights public anger over Congressman J Parnell Thomas using salary kickbacks from low paid clerks and stenographers and keeping men away from combat. The piece details war service dodging, calls to testify in the American Bosch case, and a cloaking deal involving Swedish industrialists and Wallenberg heirs.
The notice lists subscription pricing for one month and three months with figures 3.75 450 and 6.00, along with a mention of the Associated Press as the paper’s news provider. No further local news details are present in the readable text.
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