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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1948

Page

15

Reich Reds Demand German Peace Talks and Troop Removal

A Communist led move in Berlin demands an immediate Foreign Ministers Council to draft a final German peace treaty and removal of all occupation troops within a year of signing. The Provisional central government would oversee negotiations with five points including low reparations, war crimes punishment, demilitarization, and limited four power control.

Berlin Germany German People’s Council Kremlin Bib Four Foreign Ministers Council ADN Korea Foreign Ministers Council Russia United Nations Security Council People’s Council Otto Nuschke Social Unity Party

Soviet Atomic Physicists Labeled Idealsists by Gazette

The Literary Gazette in Moscow on November 24 charged Y. L. Frenkel M. Markov and V. Sviderski with spreading idealism in science. The allegations followed a previous piece criticizing Western bourgeois idealists and suggesting Soviet scientists could be included.

Moscow Literary Gazette Y. L Frenkel M. Markov V. Sviderski

Kodak Firm Agreement Halts Technicolor Suit

Attorney General Clark announced Eastman Kodak Company reached a consent judgment ending an anti trust suit. The agreement opens the color motion picture industry to competition and was entered by Judge William C. Mathes in the Federal District Court at Los Angeles. The suit charged Kodak, Technicolor Incorporated, and Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation with conspiring to monopolize professional color movie production.

Washington Clark Eastman Kodak Company William C. Mathes Federal District Court Los Angeles Justice Department Eastman Technicolo Incorporated Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation

Maybe She Went To Buy the Ring

Julian Rodriguez said his troubles began after meeting a young woman on Tuesday and deciding to marry. They drove to view the moon, ran out of gas, and he left his wallet with 43 in the car. He returned to find both woman and wallet missing. police assist in the search.

Harlingen Julian Rodriguez Rodriguez

Mrs White Remains In Very Critical Condition

In Houston on November 24, hospital attendants said Mrs. W R White wife of Baylor Universitys president remained very critical. She had been in the hospital since November 8 for treatment and her husband flew in from Waco after being notified of the seriousness of her illness.

Houston W. R. White Baylor University

Soviets Report Dinosaur Graveyard Discovered in Gobi

Soviet scientist I A Efremov announced a discovery in Evening Moscow of a vast dinosaur graveyard in the Gobi near Nemeget Mountain Range about 730 miles from Ulan Bator. He described 70 tons of remains including a 100 foot Zauropod, a giant turtle, a man eating bird, and two predatory dinosaurs.

I. A. Efremov Evening Moscow Gobi Desert Moscow Nemeget Ulan Bator Efremov

Early Christmas Party Planned for lis Child

Three year old Bobby Cobb in Longview diagnosed with abdominal cancer faces possible death before Christmas. En route from Gregg Memorial Hospital to Parkland Hospital he will visit his White Oak home for a Christmas party. White Oak High School coach Lee Mitchell will bring a football autographed for every White Oak team member.

Longview Bobby Cobb Gregg Memorial Hospital Parkland Hospital Dallas Bobby White Oak White Oak High School Lee Mitchell

Queen Elizabeth Abandoned Sail Plans Amid Strike

Cunard White Star Line halted the S S Queen Elizabeth voyage to New York due to dockers strike activity. About 1,500 passengers were kept aboard at the line's expense since Friday night. Crews supported by a sympathy strike and failed negotiations prompted the decision as New York talks deteriorated.

Southampton Eng Cunard White Star Line S. S. Queen Elizabeth New York

Mental Hospital Fund Needs Announced

Dr. Oro Wood of Dallas told a panel in Fort Worth that the State Legislature should double funding for staffing and operating state mental hospitals to provide nearer adequate care. He spoke at the Tarrant County Mental Hygiene Society meeting Tuesday.

Fort Worth Oro Wood Dallas Wood Tarrant County Mental Hygiene Society

King George May Have Buerger's Disease Illness

London report says the British press a long technical piece claims King George may suffer from Buerger's Disease or thromboangiitis obliterans, a deep artery inflammation. Medical experts doubt the diagnosis while insurers estimate losses from the king's postponed Australia visit.

London George Buerger The Daily Mail Leo Buerger Buckingham Palace Lloyd's Association of Insurance Australia New Zealand

Divorce Judge Seeks One for His Honor

Atlanta court hears Judge Virlyn B. Moore request a divorce from his wife of ten years and custody of their seven year old daughter. He claims a 13500 dollar salary while his wife alleges alimony and accuses the marriage of being a business arrangement. The judge’s case is under advisement.

Atlanta Virlyn B. Moore Moore

Business Is American Hope, Sullivan Warns

Navy Secretary Sullivan warned that the US form of government would struggle to survive without the type of American business that supported the war. He also defended plans to build a 65,000-ton aircraft carrier, the largest warship afloat, to be started late this year or early 1949, noting that only a third of one sinking during World War II was by land-based aircraft.

Boston INS Navy Sullivan

Former show girl marries New Braunfels doctor

The San Antonio girl Evelyn Peterson, daughter of Mrs. Fay Peterson of San Antonio, who left a New York show life, married Dr. Jack Bergfeld in New Braunfels on Tuesday night. A reception followed at the doctor’s parents home.

New Braunfels San Antonio Jack Bergfeld Evelyn Peterson Fay Peterson Jack Bergeld Bergfeld

Man Dies at Movie in Groesbeck Cemetery Plan

Porter P. Brown 80 died of a heart attack Tuesday night while watching a motion picture in Groesbeck. He was a former county clerk and funeral services were planned for Wednesday.

Groesbeck Porter P. Brown Brown

Britain Revises Holy Land Plan Amid International Debate

Britain announced revised Palestine proposals aimed at addressing American objections. A conciliatory commission would set boundaries based on Bernadotte conclusions and the 1947 UN partition plan, while ensuring Jewish Arab settlement negotiations. Arab delegates planned talks in Cairo as Soviet bloc allies opposed both British and American approaches.

Paris Britain Palestine United States Assembly Israel Negev Desert Gallilee United States Assembly Negev Russia Ukraine Holy Land U. 1 Burma Viet Nam “Democratic Republic Indochina

Smoke from Downtown Fire Hits Abe Sadoff Theater

SIOUX CITY, Nov. 24 Abe E. Sadoff, operator of a local theater, learned his venue was among several downtown buildings damaged by flames in a $150,000 fire after a porter called reporting smoke and his inability to see.

Sioux City Abe E. Sadoff Sadoff

Classified Rates and Deadlines From The American Salesman

Advertising details for 1948 in the American Salesman classified section. It lists rates per word, minimums, display rules, box numbers, blind ads, and deadlines for insertions, cancellations, and corrections, with office hours and contact at the Seventh and Colorado office.

Evening Statesman Nday Dial Sialesman Seventh Colorado

Camp Hood Troops Charter Two Planes for Thanksgiving Return

Ninety-nine US troops from Camp Hood Texas chartered two C46 transport planes to fly home for Thanksgiving at a total cost of 12375 dollars. Each soldier paid 125 dollars for the round trip. Another 52 troops were expected to arrive in New York later today.

New York Camp Hood Texas

Buick Special 4-Door For Sale In Chicago Area

Auction note lists a 1939 Buick Special four door for sale at 42nd Street area. Contact details are unclear. potential buyers are directed to inspect the car and negotiate price locally.

Buick

Autos for Sale in Plymouth Area

Buick 1940 Super with 46 motor new tires radio heater and battery in excellent order at 614 Lamar Broad and 2203 Indian air after Co. m. Ph. 2-2409 or 7-4118. 1935 Studebaker sedan with 53 000 miles in excellent condition radio and new tires priced at 350 00.

BUICK Lamar Broad Indian Air Co. m Studebaker

Clark's Used Cars Ad Lists Wide Range of Classics

W. R. Clark's Used Cars at 207 East Second promotes a large assortment of prewar and late 1940s autos. Listings include 1940 Packard four door, 1947 Buick Sedanette, 1947 Plymouth Special Deluxe, 1948 Packard, 1942 Pontiac Tudor, and multiple Chevrolets, Buicks, Fords, and Nashes with details on condition, miles, radio, heater, and price. Contact numbers and nearby location in Bastrop Texas appear in the brief.

W. O. Miley Bastrop Texas Allison Buick Packard NASH Blanco Street

Vintage Car Classifieds Spotlight Texas Market

Multiple listings for used cars across brands and years. Notable entries include 1947 Chevrolet Tudor sedan for 1 125, 1941 Buick Special Sedanette 1 195, 1940 Chevrolet notes like new with options, and 1949 Ford custom sedan with heater. Additional offers include 1941 DeSoto, 1939 Plymouth, 1935 Ford pickup, and a 1947 Studebaker Champion with 17 000 miles. Local contact details and prices vary.

Chevrolet Texas Oldsmobile Guadalupe Magnolia Studebaker Alice Ave Hollywood Nash Lamar Bird

Clearance sale at 4th & Neches with multiple vehicles

Grand Finance Co advertises a clearance of used cars and trucks at 4th and Neches. Listings include 1941 Buick Sedanette and 1937 Buick Sedan, with various down payments and weekly terms, plus several 1940s and 1950s models and a 1942 Ford Dump Truck, all offered with trade options.

Ford

Austin Motor Truck Co. Ad Listings 1940 Dodges and More

One owner 1940 Dodge with new paint in excellent condition listed for 985 dollars. Also offering a very clean 1941 Studebaker for 750 dollars. 1941 International station wagon with new tires and solid mechanicals, needs woodwork, bargain at 495 dollars. Contact 7-8122 at 506 Lamar and 55 San Areos.

DODGE Studebaker International San Areos

City Dads Pass Quick Anti Noise Law In Merritton

In Merritton Ontario on November 24 Mrs Ruby Lawrence woke by roosters crowing. She phoned Mayor Leslie Skipper and council at 4 a.m. to hear the noise. Councillors quickly enacted an anti noise by law placing responsibility on rooster owners to act.

Merritton Ont Ruby Lawrence Leslie Skipper

Classic Used Cars Include Buicks Chevrolets and Fords

A reader listing presents multiple used cars with descriptions and prices. Includes Buick Super Sedanette, Buick Special Sedanette, Mercury Convertible, Studebaker Champion and Commander, Pontiac 8 Sedanette, Ford Tudor models, Chevrolet Convertibles and Town Sedans, Black colors noted, several low mileage or new tops, and a few comments on condition.

Father and Two Sons Charged in Railroad Station robbery

A 59 year old man Robert William Cleary and his two sons Charles 32 and Carl 23 were charged with robbery with firearms for hijacking the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad station at Eddy Texas 20 miles south of Waco. Katy Special Agents E T Butler W J Lewis and Waco Patrolman James Simon arrested them after an all night search.

Waco Eddy Robert William Cleary Charles Carl Katy E. T. Butler W. J. Lewis James Simon

Del Valle Family Plans Thanksgiving Guests

Del Valle family will host guests for Thanksgiving and attend the Texas A M game with Mr and Mrs J E Schanhals of Del Valle plus Mr and Mrs Charles Wolf Jr of Bay City and Mr and Mrs E L Goerner and son Charles Louis of Austin.

Texas A&m J. E. Schanhals del Valle Charles Wolf Jr Bay City E. L. Goerner Charles Louis Austin

Japanese War Commander Convicted by Shanghai Court

Lieutenant Kinoshita Kiichi, former wartime Japanese secret police chief in Shanghai, was found guilty by a war crimes court for abusing prisoners at the Shanghai bridgehouse. The sentence was not fixed.

Hong Kong Kinoshita Kiichi Shanghai Shanghai Bridgehouse

Guaranteed Used Cars

A dealer advertises several used vehicles including Buick Dynaflow convertible new Chev Freetine Chev Pleetmaster Clup Ce Buick Super conv Ford Delux Tudor Buick Sedan and Chev S needs deluve sedan with a note to see these new cars available now.

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