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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1949

Page

2

Atomic Talks Among Allies Report Good Progress

US Britain and Canada reported good progress in their first round of atomic talks held in Washington from Sept 20 to 30. The three nations will reconvene to decide on joint policies and future cooperation before year end. Other participants included James Webb Oliver Franks Hume Wrong Sumner Pike and a policy committee will review results.

Washington United States Britain Canada State Department Michael J. McDermott Senate Scott W. Lucas Congress Russia McDermott Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committee Aeabada James E. Webb Sir Oliver Franks Hume Wrong William Webster Defense Department Sumner Pike Atomic Energy Commission Lucas

Houston Symphony Fund Drive Reaches Goal

A 16 day campaign in Houston raised 163000 dollars toward the Houston Symphony Orchestra budget, which totals 375000 for the year. Fund Chairman Stanley Shipnes announced the successful finish on Friday.

Houston Houston Symphony Orchestra Stanley Shipnes

528000 Steelworkers Walk Out as Union Steel Talks Fail

The 528000 steelworkers walk out after failed union steel company talks. President Truman ends mediation attempts as strike looms. Murray and Fairless clash over a 30 cent wage demand and a company financed pension plan.

Truman Mr. Truman Charles G. Ross

Low-Water Bridge Reopens Ahead of Weekend Traffic

The new low-water bridge over the Colorado River will reopen to traffic by noon Saturday. County Engineer Ian Morgan said paving on the approach roads would be completed in time for weekend use. Collins Construction Company began paving the shortcut to the west side of Lake Austin Thursday morning. The road runs from Wake Austin Boulevard to West Lake Drive.

Colorado River Ian Morgan Collins Construction Company Lake Austin Wake Austin Boulevard West Lake Drive

Prospects Good For US Dropping Deeper Into Red

Washington reports the first quarter of the new fiscal year shows a deficit near 400 million dollars with projections of a larger shortfall as Congress delays many appropriation bills. Officials fear total 1950 spending will exceed the peacetime record while revenues trail January forecasts, with foreign military aid adding to the red ink potential.

Washington Congress Truman Treasury

Youth Questioned In Cleaners Burglary

An Austin youth was questioned by police Friday about the burglary of clothing from Brown Cleaners at 1710 East 12th. Officers said some of the stolen clothing was recovered.

Austin Brown Cleaners East 12Th

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