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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1950

Page

4

Thanksgiving Day football moves to December 1 1951

Austin reports that Texas and Texas A&M will not play on Thanksgiving 1951. Athletic Director Dana X. Bible confirms the Longhorns Aggies game is set for Saturday December 1 1951 at Texas Memorial Stadium. The note discusses Thanksgiving scheduling and possible observation dates.

Austin Texas Texas A&m College Dana X. Bible Longhorns Aggies Bible Congress

Odd Fragments Describe Mergers And Social Quirks

The text lists random statements about mining and manufacturing mergers over eight years and the proliferation of new companies. It also notes perceived gender advantages, political remarks about a tomato, and stray sentences about payments and work, all in a disconnected, satirical voice.

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Pearl Harbor Reflections on a New World War Threat

The Editor's Notebook warns Texans that another full scale war could erupt from a now friend nation, triggered by aid to a besieged ally. It notes past wars, urges better warning and preparation, and doubts intelligence and judgment can prevent ruthless steps that threaten liberty.

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Haven't Seen Anything Yet By Smith on Pearl Harbor Day

The piece warns of treachery and rule violations and urges decisive steps to deter aggression. It notes slow progress on combat and political fronts and laments unpreparedness for a possible total war, urging readiness as the hour approaches the black marked Pearl Harbor Day.

Pearl Harbor

Truman pivots to Tobin as next CIO ally in 1952 race

In Chicago reports claim President Truman plans to shift the Democratic National Committee toward labor leader circles, naming Maurice Tobin as a top‑tier ally and potential labor‑leaning party chief. The piece also details wage and price freeze strategy discussions, steel negotiations, and Communist influence fears tied to the CIO convention.

Chicago Truman CIO White House United States Steel Phil Murray Mr. Truman Democratic National Committee Maurice Tobin United States Tobin National Committee Chet Bowles Connecticut Murray Peiping CIO Telephone Chinese Union of Postal and Telegraph Workers Korea Wan Hy Moscow Washington Mutual S CIA

Q and A: Birds warmth signals and historic curiosities

Questions cover whether birds are warm blooded with notes on heart and temperature ranges among species. Additional items discuss parlor car origin, Luke the painter, Weimaraner origins and AKC recognition, shortest path on a sphere, Washington Crossing Delaware painting error, and Mississippi letter permutations.

Home Doctor Book booklet offer for health guidance

Todays booklet offer promotes the Home Doctor Book a 460 page guide with authentic information on over 50 common ailments. It covers care of the sick diet personal hygiene home medicines and care of infants arranged alphabetically and costs 18 cents to Austin American Information Bureau Washington 2.

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Isolationism grows to hamper foreign affairs in Congress

Washington report notes similarities between 1950 and 1918 as McCarthyism fuels isolationist sentiment in Senate. It details GOP factions backing and opposing McCarthy, Vandenberg’s absence, and shifts in foreign policy influence, with Wisconsin results questioned for payoffs.

Washington Capitol Congress Woodrow Wilson Wilson House of Representatives League of Nations Capitol Hill United States Europe Korea Truman Senate McCarthy State Department Lodge Massachusetts Warren Austin Walter Gifford London John Foster Dulles Acheson Senator Lodge

Broadway Week Review Highlights Mixed First Nights

Walter Winchell on Broadway reviews six premieres the busiest week of the 1950 51 season. Prides Crossing flopped at the Biltmore Booth a divided verdict on Edwina Black while The Relapse drew praise as lively comedy A Round the Moon Guys and Dolls and Black chiffon among notable entries with varied fortunes Golden State ballot opens and Broadway rumors color the week with film and stage crossovers including Arsenic and Old Lace All About Eve and Out of This World headlines plus notable performances by Powell Abbott and Karloff in the spotlight.

Critics’ Circle Prides Crossing Biltmore Theater Edwina Black London Booth Brooks Aisteman Chapman Fry Dick Watts Guys and Dolls Getering Rothes Golden State Hollywood Theodore Dreiser England Palladium Danny Kaye George Abbott Cole Porter Philly Rose Perfect Chez Vito John Alexander Boris Karloff Josephine Hull Jean Adair South Pacific Myron McCormick Henry Slate Gary Coop

The Associates Press Dispatch Policy Note

A note stating that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publication of ESTS in this newspaper and that AP dispatches are used.

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