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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1948

Page

7

North Austin Lions Charter Presented by Governor

The North Austin Lions Club received its charter in a ceremony at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. District Governor Vo Minear presented the charter to W. T. Williams Jr. Lions International official Herb C. Petry spoke on Lions growth and global peace. The club, formed Oct 1 with 43 members, now lists 55 plus. meets at Hyde Park Christian Church. Austin Lions gave a bell and gavel.

North Austin Texas England Lions Internations Austin Perry Lions In Lions International Hyde Park Charles A. Sumners Austin Lions Club Marlowe Fisher

Truman and aides map broad peace outlook at White House

President Truman meets with Defense Secretary Ross and other top officials to outline a bipartisan foreign policy approach and a forthcoming review at the White House. Rayburn visits, Marshall and Harriman prep for talks as China and UN policy issues loom. Forrestal cites China evacuations and Chiang Kai-shek appeal.

Ross Rayburn D-Tex Bonham Texas Defense White House Washington Marshall W. Averell Harriman ECA Forrestal Tsingtao China Chiang Kai-Shek State Lovett

France Angers Allies Over Ruhr Control Plans

France protests to Britain and the United States over the Ruhr action and seeks international control of Ruhr production and planning. In Dunkerque, 2000 Moroccan troops faced 2000 dockworkers during a general strike led by a Communist union. infantry did not move as dockworkers barricaded the port. Government claims the Communist International Information Bureau ordered and financed the strike to wreck the European Recovery Program. About 8 percent of coal miners were back at work.

Andanaiet John Foster Dules Thomas E. Dewey United States United Nations Secarshall Britain France Belgium Netherlands London Ruhr Dunkerque Communist International Information Bureau

Dallas Symphony Pleases in Community Concert at Hogg Auditorium

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra under Antal Dorati impressed 1200 Austin patrons with Bach Brahms Wagner and Richard Strauss in a well prepared program. Wagner's Tristan and Isolde Prelude and Love Death and Strauss Der Rosenkavalier Suite drew high praise for the ensemble. Minor flaws in Bach Weiner arrangement and Brahms Symphony No 2 were noted but offset by solid phrasing and Dorati's restrained conducting.

Austin American Amusement Dallas Symphony Orchestra Hogg Auditorium Antai Dorati Austin Dorati Richard Wagner Richard Strauss der Rosenkavalier Handemith Johann Strauss Johann Sebastian Bach Leo Weiner Dallas Symphony Brahm Antal Dorati

Educator Says Teaching Pay Has Just Caught Up With HCL

Dr. Willard Elsbree of Columbia University told officials that national teaching wages have regained 1939 purchasing power after recent raises. He praised the current salary schedule as sound and proposed changes for higher principals pay, doctorate-linked raises, and broader leadership compensation to attract talent.

Willard Elsbree Columbia University Teachers College Elsbree Advisory Committee On Elsbree Asid Columbia Austin

Hertzog Talk on Bookmaking at University Tonight

Renowned El Paso designer Carl Hertzog speaks on Bookmaking as a Fine Art in the Stark Room at 8 p m as part of the Public Lectures series. A tea at 4 p m in the Stark Library precedes the lecture with Jose Cisneros showcasing 27 Hertzog pen and ink pieces from Red River Then and Now. An exhibit of Hertzog’s 25 years of work and notable collaborations with Tom Lea is on display in the Rare Book Collections.

Carl Hertzog el Paso Stark Hertzog Jose Cisneros Red River Southwest State Historical Association Texas Folklore Society Tom Lea Peleliu Landing Walter Manly Dr. Pratt

Plane Smuggling Suspect Found in Palestine Plot Case

Charles T. Winters, 35, of San Juan and Miami, an indicted plane smuggler, surrendered to the US marshal. Bond set at 10000. Atty says his actions would be treason in wartime. Prosecutor accuses Winters of selling two planes to be used in Palestine via Czechoslovakia behind the iron curtain.

Miami Fila Charles T. Winters San Juan Puerto Rico Palestine US Marshal’s Office John W. Holland Fred W. Botts Winters United States

Battle for Benny Ends With CBS Nearing Purchase

CBS appears close to buying Benny's Amusement Enterprise, owner of Jack Benny Productions, in a deal valued around 4 million dollars. The contract would grant CBS perpetual rights to Benny's services and firm productions, while Benny's current American Tobacco sponsorship remains unaffected. NBC earlier claimed talks had ended.

New York Benny Columbia Broadcasting System CBS Jack Benny Amos 'N Andy National Broadcasting Company NBC Benny's Amusement Enterprise, Inc Phil Harris Jack Parr American Tobacco Company

Sponsor decision on switch to CBS during current contract

The sponsor holds the option to move the subject to CBS while the existing contract remains in force. This choice hinges on sponsor approval and contractual terms.

Strong Earthquake Shakes Costa Rica

A strong earthquake struck San Jose Costa Rica at 7:07 p m Thursday no damage was immediately reported and authorities were assessing aftershocks and impacts in the capital.

Costa Rica San Jose San Joel

Three Nations Agree on Standard Screw Threads

The United States Britain and Canada signed an agreement to standardize screw threads on bolts and nuts. The pact aims to save millions of dollars and ease production cooperation for peace or war. After 30 years of discussion nuts and bolts from any country will fit machines and appliances from the others. It should boost trade and address wartime industrial problems.

Washington United States Britain Canada

Kidneys Clear Excess Acids Impact on Health

If the blood carries too much acid, kidney tubes fail to remove poisons, leading to backache rheumatic pains fatigue and loss of energy. Night sweats swelling and puffiness may occur as a result of poor kidney function.

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