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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1948
Page
3
Mrs. P. L. Walker and Mrs. A. H. Evans entertained the Womans Tuesday Club at the Walker home in Hutto. Guests included Mesdames Eric Brown Hugh Davenport B N Downing S C Downing Carl Hanson Eric Eklund J A Highsmith Albert Johnson W T McCutcheon Oscar Olander Frank Sheppard Alice Stephens Jean Tinning Wallon Vought and several young ladies.
Washington reports quote Rear Admiral Barbey and other naval leaders suggesting the canal’s strategic role has diminished with a two ocean navy. Army views note economic and rapid vessel transfer benefits, while high level officers warn six major ships and a hypothetical 65 000 ton carrier could not pass.
Washington officials including Secretary Brannan unveil a reduced Government support level for the 1949 potato crop at 6 percent of parity and propose an acreage limit of about 1,038,300 acres to curb overproduction. He notes Congress has offered no alternative, aiming to align supply with demand and curb high farm costs.
Burglars broke into the Globe Fur and Novelty Company in Chicago on a Sunday, escaping with an estimated $100,000 worth of furs. Owners Harry Nodell and his son Joseph reported the loss, noting the coats were mainly Persian lambs along with mink and silver foxes, about 100 items in all.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met at Green's Prairie with host Mrs. Walter Moncure. President Dewey Turner led a brief business session. Plans were made for a Thanksgiving community night program and a Christmas party. Attendees included Mrs. Ben Moncure and Mrs. Gem Simmons. members listed include Rosa Turner, S. T. Simmons, Floyd Martin, Andy Alexander, and Dewey Turner.
Grand Rapids Michigan witnessed tragedy on the couple's wedding day as Juanita Gonom and John Kosiara wed at St James Church. After the ceremony the bridegroom's mother Elizabeth Kosiara suffered a fatal heart attack, collapsing as she entered the church, a shock kept from the newlyweds.
Edmond Oklahoma November 21 Central State College may play Ouachita of Arkansas in the Texoma football Bowl in Denison Texas on December 11.
HELSINKI Finland Nov 21 Edwin Linkomies and Vaino A Tanner were released from prison Sunday after serving half their sentences for leading Finland into war with Russia in 1941. Linkomies a former premier and Tanner a former finance and foreign minister were sentenced by a special tribunal in 1946 to five years and six months. Finnish law allows release after half the sentence.
At the first sign of a cold, three rules: rest warm and in bed, drink water and fruit juices, take CALOTABS. The product is described as a laxative antiseptic and diuretic that cleans the intestinal tract and kidneys to rid the body of toxins and aid recovery. Follow label directions.
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