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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1950

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Rumors swirl on Blair Cherry Texas coach future

Rumors in Austin claimed Texas head coach Blair Cherry would quit after the season. Cherry and Athletic Director D X Bible avoided confirming or denying the talk, focusing instead on the Baylor game.

University of Texas Blair Cherry Cherry D. X. Bible Baylor Bible Blair Alton Cherry Dallas Longhorns Oklahoma Wolves Longhorn Texas Austin The American Statesman United Press Southern Methodist Ponies Williamson Baylor Bears TCU Horned Frogs Fighting Aggies Texas A&m LSU Steers Bears

Red Chinese Retreat Puzzles U S General Staff in Korea

Seoul dispatch reports China’s 184th Division retreating from the Changijin hydroelectric complex while UN forces probe northwest and northeast sectors. A US Eighth Army spokesman notes reduced contact and ponders whether diplomatic moves shape the war as Red forces regroup and strengthen positions along the Chongcchon River.

Seoul Korea Eighth Army North Korea 10Th Corps Changijin Won Kum United Nations Chongcchon River Pyongyang

Ike Declares Possible European Duty for Ike

General Eisenhower said he could be in Europe soon for military duty. He spoke during a four day Texas tour and reaffirmed he will serve wherever needed. The Fort Worth Star Telegram noted it could mean command of Western European defense forces.

Fort Worth Ike Eisenhower Europe

Republicans Claim Voters Repudiated Truman Policies At Polls

Republicans say the Tuesday elections deepen friction between the White House and Congress. Democrats lose key Senate leaders Lucas and Myers, while the House shifts to about 35 Democratic seats. Southern Democrats may block major civil rights moves as pressure grows over leadership and Truman’s Fair Deal.

Congress Scott Lucas Illinois Senate Russell Georgia Anderson New Mexico McMahon Connecticut O'Mahoney Wyoming Dixie Kentucky Maryland Lucas Truman Everett M. Dirksen Myers Pennsyyvania Pennsylvania James H. Duff Millard Tydings D-Md John M. Butler Thomas C. Hennings Forrest C. Donnell Missouri Biemiller Wisconsin Burke and McSweney Ohio Jacobs Indiana Woodhouse Texas Ben Guill Vito Marcantonio New York

Norther Blasts Texas With Subfreezing Air and Snow Flurries

A blue norther sweeps Texas lowering temps across the Panhandle to the Gulf coast. By Thursday morning Austin expects 55 then 45 by day. panhandle ranges 20 to 24 degrees, South Plains 25 to 30, northwest 28 to 32 with snow flurries in Panhandle and South Plains.

Panhandle Texas Gulf Austin US Weather Bureau South Plains Dallas Fort Worth Mineral Wells Abilene Lubbock Amarillo Wichita Falls Childress

Baylor Bears Rampage and PEP Rally Buzz Rises

Baylor's Bears surge with two pep rallies daily ahead of clashes with Texas Longhorns. New publicity chief Dub King brings luck to the Bruins as page references note long rivalry and upcoming features.

Baylor Bears Wacoway Texas Longhorns Dub King Bruins

United States Pushes UN to Expel Chinese From Korea

Austin and the United States urge the UN Security Council to order Chinese Communist troops out of Korea. The council invites Beijing to send representatives to explain intervention charges, marking a shift as the U S votes to allow Chinese Communists to participate in debate.

Douglas MacArthur Peking MacArthur China Cuba Egypt Austin Korea Ales Bebles Yugoslavia

Leftist Britisher in Line For Nobel Physics Prize

London reports Wednesday that Professor Cecil F Powell of Bristol University, an atom and cosmic ray expert, is in line for the Nobel Prize in physics.

London Navy Cecil F. Powell Bristol University

Set for 6 A.M Phone Strikes Hit Nine Cities Ahead of Time

The CIO Communications Workers head declares a nationwide 6 am strike certain as some workers quit in nine cities ahead of the general walkout. About 300,000 phone workers may be affected while dial service remains largely intact. Wages and retroactivity drive the dispute with Western Electric, an AT&T subsidiary, amid 18 month contract terms and wage demands.

New York CIO Communications St. Louis Boston Denver Pittsburgh Kansas City Philadelphia Cleveland Los Angeles Louisville Ray Akers Division 18 OWA Washington CIO Communications Workers of America Western Electric Co Big One Telephone & Telegraph 0 Western Electric Western Electric Equipment Distributing Centers Wilson Beirne CWA

Slim Demo Margin in Senate Dims Fair Deal Plan

Republicans claim a repudiation of Trumanomics after gains in Senate and House. Democrats retain narrow control in both chambers, with 49-47 in the Senate and 233-199 in the House, amid unease over foreign and domestic policy. Credited voters cite Korea reverses and wage concerns as reasons, while close races in states like Connecticut and Ohio prompt recounts and debate.

Senate House

Austin Responds as Community Chest Surpasses Goal

Austin residents donated a total of 187 754 to the Community Chest surpassing the 182 863 goal. Chair man Tom Miller said pledges not yet signed would delay closing while noting strong support from state workers University of Texas faculty and staff and local agencies. Other totals include Bert Maloney led gifts 16 183 Price Daniel staff 11 534 and campus drive 10 589.

Austin Tom Miller Miller A. J Bert) Maloney Price Daniel University of Texas A. B. Swanson Don Richardson O. D. Weeks Sandi Esquivel Austin Public Schools Bergstrom Air Base East Austin

Murder Trial Tired Carlino Faces Jury In Texas Case

In Travis County the 12 jurors began deliberations after 15 days of testimony in the Houston murder case tied to Vincent Vallone. The prosecution sought the death penalty, arguing a Mafia like conspiracy, while the defense claimed coerced confession and manufactured testimony.

Diego L. Carlino Houston 53Rd District Court Travis County J. Harris Gardner Texas Carlino Vincent Vallone Chocolate Bayou Road Harris County A. C. Winborn Peter Reno C. V Buster) Kern J. J. Klevenhagen Winburn C. N. Bloodworths Studebaker Louis J. Marino Marino Percy Foreman Reno

Taft Sees Great Things Possible For GOP in 52

Senator Robert Taft won re election in Ohio by more than 400000 votes and said the results may mean great things for 1952. He cautioned there is no speculation yet while noting favorable conditions for a Republican presidential bid. Governor Lausche was re elected with about 140000 margin over Don H. Ebright. Taft’s win, along with Ohio’s turnout, could influence GOP presidential slate deliberations. CIO PAC director Jack Kroll noted Ohio voters did not align as expected with their group’s aims.

Korea House Senate Mr. Truman New Haven Conn Clarence F. Baldwin William Benton Prescott Bush Baldwin Benton Cepetors Pass Millikin Cole A. YD Warren Calif Lucas Illinois Myers Pennsylvania Tydings Maryland Thomas Utah Ohio Taft Pres. Truman State Department Leonard W Hall New York National Republican Congressional Committee Guy Gabrielson Republican National Committee Columbus INS Robert A. Taft Joseph T. Ferguson Ferguson Frank J. Lausche Don H. Ebright GOP Jack Kroll Cio-Political Action Committee PAC

Demo in Mental Ward Polls 6 000 in Election

MARQUETTE Michigan November 8 The Democratic candidate T Edward Aho learned in a state mental hospital ward he had lost the county treasurer race after polling nearly 6 000 votes Aho campaigned from the ward and did not withdraw Republican Bining A Bjork won by about 11 000 votes This item highlights an unusual campaign location and result.

Marquette Mich T. Edward Aho Aho Bining A. Bjork

Truman Cheerful Despite Losses as Congress Remains Uncertain

Aboard the yacht My Mary Gail on the Potomac Truman aides report the president is very cheerful despite Democratic losses in the off year elections. He is disappointed by the defeats of leaders Lucas and Myers but praise from staff notes Democrats will retain Senate control and a comfortable House majority.

Potomac River Truman Charles G. Ross Senate Scott W. Lucas House Williamsburg Mary Gail White House Ross Illinois Francis J. Myers Pennsylvania Missouri Thomas C. Hennings Jr Ross Replie Congress Washington

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