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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1950
Page
3
San Antonio and Fort Worth livestock reports show cattle, calves, and stockers higher with mixed gains across weights. Slaughter calves up 50 cents, good fed yearlings around 29 dollars, hogs and sheep also firm, cattle trade active in San Antonio and Fort Worth with assorted prices for bulls, cows, and stocker cattle.
Lampasas business leaders choose Armistice Day closing on November 11 and Thanksgiving Day closing on November 30. Paul Martin of the Lampasas Chamber cites merchant consensus and orders for local shops to close on both dates.
Twenty US soldiers from the Eighth Cavalry returned to Allied lines after a week in North Korean territory following a Oct. 31 surprise attack in the Unsan area. They endured bitter cold, hunger, and river crossings and arrived in two groups of nine and eleven. First Sergeant Roy Larkin and Master Sergeant Raymond J. Caplette led the men back with a South Korean companion. one American was killed during the advance.
Tokyo reports nine Texans received decorations for Korean War valor and service. Master Sergeant Dod M. Rains of Aspermont earned the Silver Star for commanding his machine gun section near Kumchon August 3. Master Sergeant Robbie K. Norton of Mineola earned the Silver Star for three days in an exposed post guiding friendly fire during the Pusan breakout. Sergeant William J C Curry of McCamey won the Bronze Star with V for valor in the First Cavalry. Capt. Jack W Upham of Mineral Wells Lt. L Adour of Albany and Lt. Thad L Farris of Waco earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. Sergeant First Class Horace J Saplington of Edna received the Bronze Star with V for valor. Sergeants George W Davis of Marlin and Warrant Officer George F Anderson of Longview earned Bronze Stars in the 159th Field Artillery Battalion of the 25th Division.
Dr. Frederick C. Elliott, dean of UT dental college, warns Texas lacks dentists as 93 cities with 1 000 or more people and 44 counties have no dental services. Houston school can train 55 students annually. at least 90 graduates a year needed to reach national averages by 1975.
Oscar Tschirky known as Oscar of the Waldorf died Monday night at his New Paltz cottage while playing checkers with his son. He served 50 years at Waldorf Astoria as greeter and foods supervisor, and his dishes included Oscar Sauce and Waldorf Salad. Burial at Dutch Reformed Church, New Paltz. estate left to Societe Culinaire Philanthropique.
On this day in 1807 nine men of Philip Nolan's expedition played dice for their lives after capture by Spanish forces. Luckless Ephraim Blackburn was hanged. Peter Ellis Bean survived to return to Texas, while Nolan himself had been warned about maps and alliances with Indians before dying.
Fishermen wear heavier spring clothing and rubber boots increasing danger from spills. The bulky attire reduces maneuverability compared with summer, heightening exposure to hazardous liquids and related risks.
Mineral Wells hosts the three day Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers convention with about two thousand delegates expected for the 42nd annual gathering. Mrs J H Moore of Deport presides as president with Mrs H H Stinnett of Plainview named to succeed. Idaho’s Mrs John E Hayes, national congress president, will discuss Youth in Democracy.
The Alaska Juneau gold mine once produced as much as 12,000 tons of ore in a single day, highlighting its historical scale and capacity as a major producer in the region.
American pilots fly up to three miles from Manchuria along the Yalu River with orders to attack only what is seen on the Korean side. The Air Force noted 16 enemy sorties including MIG 15s and Yak 9s, and identified tangent units at Kimpo and other southern fields. Navy carriers and Marine flights also operate along Korea's east coast from rear bases.
Ange lina County Hospital operated with several new nurses after 19 regular staff refused to work due to late pay. Superintendent Grimland said patients were cared for normally as shifts reported. Nurse Ruth Davis cited delayed checks and explained the payroll issue stemmed from last month’s revenue shortfall. A Texas Nurses Association emergency meeting pledged to maintain adequate staffing with 32 patients in the hospital.
August Wolff, a First National Bank employee in Giddings and University of Texas graduate, has been chosen as instructor of the distributive education course at the Lee County Vocational School. He is a military veteran.
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