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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1949

Page

9

Demo Leaders Urge C10 AFL To Cooperate

Two Democrats urge labor unity to salvage Truman fair deal, urging AFL and CIO cooperation in politics. Maurice Tobin and Hubert Humphrey push joint action in 1950 elections, despite AFL policy against CIO collaboration. They warn disunity harms labor gains and call for unity as the only path forward.

ST. Paul Truman AFL CIO Maurice J. Tobin Hubert Humphrey Dminn Humphrey Tobin Labor Federation

Public service urged as citizen universal program

Atomic Energy Commission head David Lilienthal urged a citizen universal public service over 30 years to staff government roles and enrich private life with public experience. He warned of tension but advocated fluid public service and democracy built on reason, intelligence, and faith, not doctrine.

The Atomic Energy Commission AEC Lilienthal

State Auditor Moore Lynn Named Dallas County Auditor

Moore Lynn former state auditor has been selected as Dallas County auditor by the district judges of Dallas County. He was the first appointee to fill the office when created and later served as auditor of the Tennessee Valley Authority before entering private practice in Dallas.

American Capitol Moore Lynn Dallas County Joint Legislative Audit Committee House Senate Lynn Tennessee Valley Authority Dallas

White Herons Influx Attributed To Conservation Efforts

Ennis Garden Club conservation committee notes a rapidly growing heron population in the area. They attribute the increase to soil and water conservation projects.

Ennis Ennis Garden Club

Reds Threaten Two Key Cities North of Canton

Canton Oct 4 report says Communist forces threaten Hengyang and Kukong as a large Red drive moves south from Sinhwa. Private and official notices claim 50,000 Reds may be involved, with civilians fleeing Kukong and Hengyang under threat of railway disruption.

Reds Strong Drive Canton South China Hengyang Kukong Defense Ministry 16Th Danes Kwangtung Sinhwa Central Shaoyang Hunan- Kwangsi Kwangsi Pai Chung-hsi Anjen Tunan Chihkiang Ankiang

Dimes for Judy Drive Aids Skia to Okla Community

The Dimes for Judy campaign in Skia to Oklahoma concluded after a pie supper. Rev Charles Shelhouse organized the effort to help Judy Smith, daughter of Rev Robert Smith, who underwent brain surgery in Tulsa. Over 700 dollars were raised by about 250 attendees to support the six year old fighting convulsions. Judy expressed thanks and gratitude, saying she loves everyone.

Skiatook Okla Judy Tulsa County Judy Smith Tulsa Robert Smith St. Johns Hospital Charles Shelhouse Skintook Shelhouse

Blohm and Voss owners arraigned in dismantling evasion case

Rudolf and Walter Blohm, along with four firm members, faced British high court in Hamburg on charges of evading dismantling orders. Prosecution says 65 machines were moved to Bay and Montage premises to hide ownership and misstate origin from the Soviet zone.

Hamburg Germany Rudolf Walter Blohm Otto Dalldorf Heinrich Lorenzen Max Andreae Blohm Karl Heidenreich Blohm and Voss Harburg Bay and Montage Company

Jessen Participating In Petroleum Parley

Frank W. Jessen of the Austin Area Economic Development Foundation attends the national petroleum branch meeting of the American Association of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers in San Antonio. Prominent oil techs and government officials are listed among attendees this week. Jessen previously served as chief engineering consultant to the Mexican petroleum industry.

Frank W. Jessen Austin Area Economic Development Foundation American Association of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers San Antonio Jessen Ag Ee Ange National Petroleum Ustry

Coffee Origin Uncertain Story Dates to Abyssinia

The origin of coffee remains unclear but a traditional account places its first preparation in Abyssinia around 875 A D.

Abyssinia

Chinese Control Blasted as Part of Soviet Plans

Canton reports Premier Yen Hsi shan and acting President Li Tsung jen denounce Soviet recognition of Peiping's Communist regime as part of Moscow’s world aggression. Foreign Minister Yeh condemns the act as aggression. Chinese diplomats plan transit via Hong Kong and Stockholm as Russians depart Canton.

Yen Hsi-shan Red Government Li Tsungjen Communist International George Yeh China State Department Washington Peiping Yen Russia Communist Shanghai Chou En-lai Canton Hong Kong Siberian Vladivostok Europe Siberia Stockholm

Woman Fined $16 In Stabbing Case

Perline Alexander, 26, was fined $16 in corporation court Tuesday on a charge of simple assault. The charge related to the stabbing of Woodrow Burnstein, 24, Monday night in the 1600 block of Rosewood. Burnstein, of 1182 Coleto, was treated at Brackenridge Hospital and released Tuesday morning for a head wound.

Perline Alexander Corporation Court Woodrow Burnstein Burnstein Coleto Rosewood Brackenridge Hospital

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