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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1948

Page

3

Three Photography Firms Sued Over 300 Million Color Film Rights

In New York on November 19, Kellar-Dorian Colorfilm Corp. sues Bestman Kodak and Technicolor along with two other firms in federal court. The actions seek 250 million dollars for alleged conspiracy to monopolize color photography and cinema. The suit cites a 1927 contract breach and frames claims under antitrust laws.

New York Bestman Kodak Kellar- Dorian Colorfilm Corp Technicolor, Inc Technicolor Motion Picture Corp Kodak

Helps You Overcome False Teeth

An advertisement claims FAS TEETH an alkaline powder makes loose dentures feel firmer and more comfortable. It promises soothing gums and reduced embarrassment from loose plates and urges readers to buy PASTERTH at any drug store.

Light Cattle Sales Weak At Bexar Mart

SAN ANTONIO November 19 AP Midday cattle sales shown weak with common calves and light stockers in limited demand. Hog prices steady to firm with butchers at 180 to 280 pounds. Fort Worth market reports cattle activity fair. hogs steady. sheep scarce with moderate lamb demand noted in Chicago and New York markets.

Bexar Mart San Antonio Fort Worth Chicago

Post Election Rally Lifts Wall Street as Markets Edge Higher

New York reports a post election stock market rally with many issues inching to fractional gains and the Dow near, but not above, 1,000. Trading showed 524 advances to 249 declines on 1,016 issues. Erie Railroad dividend helped lift prices while Goodyear and other leaders climbed. trading volume rose to about 230,000 shares.

New York Erie Railroad Penn Tidebaker Sithoush Eecattan Jersey Pottgnel Salt Dome Oil McCord Corp Humbie Oil Gien Aiden Coal Catalin Pantepec On

Wheat advances to new high as profit gains lift markets

Wheat rose to fresh highs for the week amid aid signals and heavy snows that could trim shipments. Corn and oats rose modestly while soybeans hit new Tuesday peaks. Wheat futures gained 2 to 3 cents, with May and December contracts above loan levels as cash demand steadies despite reduced offers.

Ceicago Commodity Credit Corporation Kansas City

Reds Fail To Halt UNESCO Conference in Beirut

In Beirut on November 19, about 40 Lebanese communists fired on police outside the UNESCO third world conference venue. The meeting continued with no injuries despite the pistol fire. Police did not fire back and arrested ten people, including one woman.

Beirut Lebanon United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization Lebanes Unesco

Eire British Alliance Report Denied

Dublin government denies Paris report that Eire and Britain will negotiate a close military and economic alliance early next year. The information office says the claim has no foundation and no negotiations are contemplated.

Dublin Government Information Office Paris Eirie Britain

Big Cherry County Nebraska Could Be Split Into Five States

A claim that Cherry County in Nebraska might be divided into five states the size of Rhode Island is presented as a speculative idea with no official action described.

Rhode Island

Oklahoma Governor Roy J. Turner Heads to Kerrville Hunt

Oklahoma Governor Roy J. Turner and two state officials traveled by air to Kerrville Texas for a weekend deer and turkey hunt. W Russell Bergman and Moss Patterson accompanied Turner aboard a Beechcraft twin engine plane departing from Municipal Airport at 10 45 a m. The trip proceeded despite a near blizzard affecting takeoff conditions on the day of departure.

Oklahoma City Roy J. Turner Oklahoma Kerrville Texas Municipal Turner W. Russell Bergman Moss Patterson State Board of Affairs Patterson

Twelve Indicted Over Draft Violation Instigators

A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico indicted nine Americans and three Puerto Ricans on charges of urging nonregistration under the Selective Service Law. Named defendants include Robert Pope of Houston, his wife Lillian Pope of College Station Texas, and Harland Gibson of Lamont Idaho.

San Juan Puerto Rico Robert Pope Houston Texas Lillian Pope College Station Harland Gibson Lamont Idaho

US Aid to Citrus Exports AbroadGay Subsidy Planned

The Agriculture Department announced it will subsidize fresh and processed citrus exports to European Marshall Plan countries. The subsidy covers one fourth of the gross sales price for citrus exports, not to exceed the domestic market price, excluding limes.

Washington Agriculture Department Marshall Plan Couuntries Department

Courthouse Records and Guardianship Filings Compilation

Court entries list divorce petitions in 98th and 126th districts with judges Betts and King, guardianship and executor appointments in county court, and estate matters for Rosa Stern Cohen Fred Eck Dorletha Mortimer and others. Marriage licenses issued and cars registered appear under clerk Limberg and collector Hefti with multiple names and vehicle makes.

FE. C. Stewart Dorletha Mortimer Marths Banks Senanse Nancy Jane Todd

Spot cotton climbs across 10 Southern markets

At New Orleans on Friday the average price for middling 15-16ths inch cotton at 10 spot markets rose to 31.63 cents per pound, 35 cents higher than Thursday. The 30 day average is 31.28 and middling 15-16ths inch averages 29.53.

New York The Associated Press Am Tel Tel Am Woolenee Chrysler Corp Seeee Russ Wright Snes Freeport Sylph Elec Gen Motors Goodrich BF Greyhound Corp Ionniliueibs Kan City Evallinim Lockheed Airc Monts Ward Ohio Oil Kelden Packard Motor Panhandle P Pa&r J3y i Va Penney JC Phillips Pet Eee Repab Radio Coxe of Amae Sears Nee Socony Son Pac Tex Co Gulf West UN Woolworth Fw Pew York Curb E Ark Natl Servi Numbie Lone Star Gas New Y Press He’ Associated Ot. Louis SF ECA United Kingdom Germany ICA Eeveer Eeeee New Orleans

Riches of God Topic Takes Sunday Sermons

Dr Edmund Heinsohn will preach The Riches of God at 11 am University Methodist Church with choir under Archie N Jones, organ by Eldon Sutton and a 7:30 pm sermon From Guttermost to Uttermost. Ves per Choir performs the anthem.

God Edmund Heinsohn University Methodist Church Archie N. Jones Eldon Sutton Heinsohn Guttermost Uttermost

Special Services End Week at Mexican Presbyterian Church

The Mexican Presbyterian Church at 706 Navasota Street hosts two evangelistic services to close the week. On Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. the Rev. C. C. Acevedo of Victoria leads with the theme The Personality of Christ. Open to the public.

Mexican Presbyterian Church Navasota Street C. C. Acevedo Mexican Presbyterian Church of Victoria Christ

Magnesium Plant Nears UT Ownership for Research Center

The University of Texas is nearing permanent title to a war time magnesium plant north of Austin for use as a scientific research center. A three year lease with option to buy, about $8 million, has progressed with $100,000 already invested in labs. The center plans a supersonic wind tunnel and a 20 year research plan, with nine projects active and more to follow after title transfer.

University of Texas Austin University Cal J. Neils Thompson Washington War Assets Administration WAA

Thanksgiving Sermon Dates at Wager Memorial Church

The Rev. Gus J. Craven of Wager Memorial Presbyterian Church will preach Sunday on "A Christian's Thanksgiving" and end with "The Supreme Tragedy of Life" at the evening service. Next week the church women observe a special season of visitation per president Mrs. W. R. Johnson.

Gus J. Craven Wager Memorial Presbyterian Church W. R. Johnson

Giddings Junior Class Seeks Funds With Domino 42 Party

Giddings High School junior class plans a domino and 42 party in the gymnasium Monday at 7 30 to raise money for the upcoming junior senior banquet.

Giddings Giddings High School

Hair Clinic Offered by Texas Trichologist S J Mueller

Texas trichologist S J Mueller offers home treatment methods to cure dandruff prevent baldness and grow hair. He holds a clinic at the Driskill Hotel today and tomorrow from 10 am to 7 pm with free examinations for those seeking consultation.

S. J. Mueller Texas Mueller Mueller Laboratory Houston Dallas San Antonio Mr. Mueller

Govalle Choir to Sing at Govallie Methodist Church

Govalle Methodist Church to host a Thanksgiving service with special choir music directed by Sandford Ragsdale. Sermon topic is Thanksgiving and the 7:30 p.m. service titled The Glory of Service.

Govalle Govallie Methodist Church Sandford Ragsdale

Sermon Titles From Rev. F R Dill at Ridgetop Baptist

The Rev. F R Dill, pastor at Ridgetop Baptist Church, announces Sunday morning sermon Overcoming Evil With Good and Sunday night sermon Gods Transforming Grace.

F. R. Dill Ridgetop Baptist Church

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