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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1948

Page

8

Marshall Says US Hunts Way To Help China

Koo urged action at the White House as China seeks aid amid Communist advances. U S aid plans discussed after Marshall’s Paris UN trip. Saudi oil shipments to China approved and China has spent over 2.5 million on U S arms in two weeks, bringing total military aid to 113 million under the 125 million program.

Marshall China United States Koo White House Chiang Kai-Shek Chiang Truman State Department Paris United Nations The Economic Cooperation Administration Saudi Arabia Congress

Queuille Wins Three Doubtful Confidence Votes in Assembly

In Paris Premier Henri Queuille secured three votes of confidence amid doubt over their strength. Anti Communist votes ran 316-164 and 379-180, while support for his handling of strikes stood at 315-215. The debate touched on Moscow's alleged influence over the French Communist Party and the Cominform funding claim.

Paris Henri Queuille National Assembly Moscow Russia Cominform International Communist Organization General de Gaulle Queuille

Rabies cases rise in Austin with multiple dog reports

A mad dog was reported Wednesday as Austin fights rabies. The State Health Department confirmed the animal at 1808 East 14th Street. Since May 1 there have been 38 cases. 37 dogs were immunized at Zavala School clinic, total vaccinations reaching 76 in two clinics.

Austin State Health Department East 14Th Street Zavala School John B. Winn School

Founder of Mother's Day Dies at 84

Anna M. Jarvis founder of Mother's Day died at 84 after a long illness in a suburban sanatorium near Philadelphia. Her memorial service on the second anniversary of her mother's death in 1907 grew into the annual observance now recognized in more than 40 countries.

Philadelphia Anna M. Jarvis H. S. J. Sickel Westchester

Aged Policeman Dies in Houston at 75

Thomas E. Garrett a police officer since age 70 died at his Houston home early Wednesday at age 75 Funeral arrangements were not listed.

Houston Thomas E. Garrett

Teen in Florida Dies in Two Weeks from Rare Disease

Fourteen year old Donald Young of Seffner Florida was diagnosed with dermatomyositis a rare metabolic disease. Doctors said there is no cure and he is expected to die in about two weeks. His family planned a small funeral procession with classmates to carry his casket to a Garden of Memories cemetery.

Seffner Fila Donald Younglove Donald T. F. Younglove Tampa Younglove New Orleans Ochsner Mayo Johns Hopkins Walter Reed Daddy Garden of Beautiful Memories

Football Turkey Take Over City

Austin observes Thanksgiving football day with SMU game crowds, closures of government offices and schools, and special church services across multiple congregations. Turkey sales remain strong though some households opt for cheaper meats amid higher prices.

Turkey SMU University of Texas Austin Council of Churches St. Mary’s Cathedral First Church of Christ Scientist St. Martin’s Lutheran St. John's Lutheran All Saint's Episcopal Temple Beth Israel St. David's Church Church of the Good Shepherd

Pasadena Sewage Plant Repaired by Houston Firm

Pasadena agrees to a $12,340 contract with Tellepsen Construction Company of Houston to repair the city sewage plant. The city council awarded the work Tuesday.

Pasadena Tellepsen Construction Company of Houston

Fees of College Measure Failed in Election Contest

Three Lubbock residents Clarence Whiteside Spencer Wells and Homer Maxey and Dallas resident H E Speer brought an election contest against Secretary of State Paul Brown. The constitutional amendment was challenged as invalid for comprising several amendments. The suits were consolidated and Wednesday’s action addressed only the contest against Brown.

Vne Daniel Paul Brown Brown Lubbock Clarence W. Whiteside Spencer A. Wells Homer Maxey Dallas H. E. Speer

Name Likeness Brings Kidding to Local Men

Neither Dr. T. B. Bailey nor his son, T. B. Bailey Jr., of 300 Vale Street, has run afoul of the law though they have faced light kidding from friends. The play on names arose after a man with the same initials was indicted by the grand jury on two forgery charges.

T. B. Bailey T. B. Bailey Jr 300 Vale Street

Cop Knew for Sure Prowler Was Lying

Fort Worth police officer A. C. Maclin testified he was certain a prowler he arrested near his home Tuesday night lied about taking his girlfriend home to a house nearby. The man claimed the girlfriend lived there, but Maclin did not believe him.

Prowler Fort Worth A. C. Maclin Maclin’s

State Education Group Pushes Special Session

The group endorses Gilmer-Aikin reforms with local district consolidation and opposition to a statewide reorganizing commission. A new elected board of education and an appointive commissioner are proposed to replace the current superintendent. Gov Jester may be asked to call a special session.

Gilmer-Aikin Dean B. F. Pittenger Sen. Taylor

Morrow Defends Demo Record and Cooperates on Funds

Morrow asserted the party’s fundraising was strong despite tough times and challenged critics to name concrete deeds. He said he would testify for Johnson, McGrath, or Black, noted support from Mayor Tom Miller, and defended his Truman Barkley stance as upholding sportsmanship and fair play.

Morrow Johnson McGrath Black Wright Louis Truman- Barkley Truman

Ammonia Gas Panic Strikes Lebanon Town

A truck ruptured an ammonia tank in Lebanon Pennsylvania causing white fumes to drift through streets. Citizens rushed to hospitals fearing a Donora like smog incident as police and volunteer firemen responded. one driver seriously injured and two dogs died from asphyxiation amid mass fright.

Lebanon Donora Edward Toms Pennsgrove N.J Consumers Ice Co Good Samaritan Hospital Lebanon Sanatorium

Oil to China OKed by Aid Cooperation Admin

Washington reports shipments valued at 22 million dollars of Saudi oil to China were authorized Wednesday by the Aid Cooperation Administration. The action clears oil transfers under wartime relief and economic assistance programs.

Washington Saudi Arabia China Aew Cooperation Administraion

Ministers Claim Nude Frat Footrace At Franklin College

Franklin Indiana November 24 A Baptist minister said he saw Phi Delta Theta pledges running nude on the Franklin College campus as coeds watched from dorm windows. Officials denied the report saying witnesses including 20 fraternity men and coeds saw no unclothed activity.

Franklin Ind Franklin College John Beyer Beyer Helmsburg Baptist Church Beyers Robert B. Sean Phi Delta Lybrook Jack Walters Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Phi Delts the College Charles Cochran Cochran Phi Delt Byran Hall

Longer Draft Urged By Attlee Cabinet

London reports Prime Minister Attlee’s cabinet urged the House of Commons to extend the 12 month training period for military draftees to 18 months in the current draft proposal. The recommendation aims to strengthen wartime manpower and readiness for ongoing defense commitments.

London Attlee House of Commons

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