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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1950

Page

7

Eisenhower Heads to Fort Worth and Texas A M Visit

General Eisenhower travels by rail from Chicago to Fort Worth and then to College Station for the inauguration of Dr. Harrington as Texas A M College president. He will be hosted by Amon Carter and Sid Richardson and attend a cadet corps review before Houston and Dallas stops.

Chicago Eisenhower Fort Worth College Station M. T. Harrington Texas A&m College Texas Chief Amon Carter Sid Richardson Santa Fe Caldwell Auto Cadet Corps Houston Dallas Oklahoma City A. W. Schaultz

Daytime Radio Clock Schedule Broadcast

The listing outlines a daytime radio clock with programs from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. including Alborado Musical, Santa Misa, Blues Before Breakfast, Premium Hour, Saludos y Serenat, Canta E Cora fon, Cantos a Mujer, America Musical, La Familia Borrego, Musical Alegre, Hora Del Premio, Caminos TXAN 1370 de Mexico, Actualidades Deportivas, Nuestras Discoteca, Hillbilly Hit Parade, Musica Para El y Para Elia, Studio Program, Oferta Musical Mexene, Felicidades, Noticiero Del Aire, Evening Serenade, Stuart Long News, and Sign Off.

Delay Foreseen For Reopening Suit Hearing

The Houston phase of the Brown and Root versus AFL building trades injunction case may delay to Monday due to illness and venue issues. Master in Chancery E L Banknight would start Wednesday with three weeks of Houston testimony before the hearings shift to Beaumont.

Houston Brown and Root, Inc AFL Building Trades Unions E. L. Banknight Brown and Root Austin Bauknight Beaumont

Parley To Choose Creager Successor

The Republican State Executive Committee meets in Austin on November 20 at 10 a.m. to nominate a successor to the late R. B. Creager as Texas Republican national committee man. Henry Zweifel chairs the call amid endorsements from Mrs. Carl G. Stearns and Mrs. Buck West, with Jack Porter of Houston as the sole announced candidate. The Driskill Hotel will host the meeting.

Capitol Republican State Executive Committee Austin R. B. Creager Texas Henry Zweifel Fort Worth State Committee Jack Porter Houston Carl G. Stearns Buck West Zweifel Creager Driskill Hotel

Bully Boy Lost Bully Boy Dog Missing in City

Twelve year old Michael Preston seeks his 12 month old bulldog Bully Boy a toy screw tail Boston terrier lost Monday. The dog was last seen near the 700 block of Red River Street. Call 8 0775 if found.

Michael Preston Bellview Place Bully Boy Red River Street Michael

Canadian Klondike Gold Discovery Reported in 1897

In 1897 news reports describe gold discovery in the Canadian Klondike region drawing prospectors and attention from across the territory. The event ignites a flood of searches for mineral wealth and new settlement opportunities.

Klondike

Emergency US French German supply route created for occupation

Paris reports an emergency military supply route from the French coast to Western Germany to support American forces amid fears of communism. Troops begin movement toward La Pallice and Bordeaux as supply dumps prepare along the 500 mile corridor with Bremen as the main US base. routes via Bordeaux Angouleme Tours Orleans or Bordeaux Lyon Colmar Strasbourg are noted.

Paris Germany la Pallice Bordeaux Bremen North Sea United States Forbach Alsace France Angouleme Tours Orleans Chalons-Sur-Marne Nancy

Murder Trial Ends In Acquittal For 2

In New Orleans, a criminal district court jury acquitted Carlo Quartararo and Lucille Cotta of murder in the death of Robert Dunn Jr. after four hours of deliberation. Dunn, found dead at Quartararo's nightclub on New Year’s morning, was alleged to have been doped to permit robbery, but the defense argued death was a heart attack.

New Orleans Criminal District Court Carlo Quarteraro Lucille Cotta Robert ©. Dunn Jr Miss Cotta Quartararo Nashville, Tenn Dunn

Aircraft Machinists To Vote Strike Date

EAST HARTFORD Conn Nov 7 The International Association of Machinists Ind has voted 4956 to 446 in favor of a strike at the Pratt and Whitney engine division of United Aircraft Corporation A meeting to set a strike date has been scheduled for Sunday.

East Hartford Conn International Association of Machinists Ind Pratt and Whitney United Aircraft Corporation

Eight-year-old Judy Aids Santa in Every Way

In Hobbs New Mexico on November 7 an eight year old girl Judy Crume sent a hurry up letter to Santa Claus. She listed her wants and copied the catalog code numbers for each item in the mail order catalog.

Judy Santa Hobbs, N. M Judy Crume Santa Claus

Austin Chamber Prepares for Annual Membership Meeting

Directors of the Austin Chamber of Commerce authorize President W L Thompson to form a general arrangements committee for the January meeting and to appoint a nominating committee for 1951 officers and directors. New members include Mears Studio Blair and Randle Al Campbell Enterprises and Butlers Inc. Dues may be suspended during military service and for three months after return. Texas A&M representatives will visit for pre game arrangements for the Thanksgiving Day game. November conventions in Austin totaling 22 events are planned with an expected 4 585 attendees and first eleven month convention revenues projected at 1 702 465 dollars.

Austin Chamber of Commerce W. Luther Thompson Chamber of Commerce Mears’ Studio Blair and Randle al Campbell Enterprises Butler's, Inc Noble Prentice Armed Services Texas A&m College Austin Louis N. Goldberg

Salmon Cannery Capital of the World Name

Ketchikan Alaska asserts it cans more salmon than any other city worldwide, highlighting its status as a leading salmon processing hub. The claim paints the town as an industry center with major fishing and cannery activity.

Folger Folger’s Ketchikan Alaska

Prominent Ex Minister of Breckenridge Dies

Reverend Andrew Jackson Morgan former Baptist pastor mayor and county judge died in Breckenridge hospital Tuesday Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm burial in Breckenridge after graveside rites by the local Masonic Lodge Morgan a Mississippi native moved to Parker County in 1891 and came to Breckenridge in 1919 serving as mayor and county judge and as church pastor for five years before retiring due to ill health.

Breckenridge Andrew Jackson Morgan Masonic Lodge Morgan Mississippi Parker County

Taylor's West Point Cadet Receives Honor

Taylor cadet Raymond EineigI at West Point has been named distinguished cadet for the year and may wear Military Academy stars. He is the son of Mrs. Edith Eineigl of Taylor.

Taylor ANS Raymond Einergl West Point Military Academy Edith Eineig

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